CIVIC TRUST INC

52ndANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

15th MAY 2018

ANNUAL REPORT

Contents:

Page 1 Agenda

Page 2 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 26 May 2016

Page 4 Chairman’s Report

Page 8 Treasurer’s Report

Page 9 Audit Report

Page 10 Financial Statements including Notes to the Accounts

Page 16 Report from TheNurses' Memorial Chapel Trust

Page 18 Report on Beca Heritage Week 2017

Page 19 Report on the Civic Trust 2017 Annual Awards

Page 20 Report from The Port Hills Park Trust Board

Agenda

Present Apologies Minutes of the Previous Meeting Chairman’s Report Treasurer's Report Appointment of Auditor Election of Board Members Guest Speaker

Contact Us Postal: The Christchurch Civic Trust Inc. P. O Box 1927 Christchurch 8140 Email: [email protected] Website: www.christchurchcivictrust.org.nz

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST INC

51st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6th June 2017

At the WEA Hall Gloucester Street

The meeting opened at 6.00pm

PRESENT Bruce Alexander, Vivien Bishop, Lynne Campbell, Lindsay Carswell, Ross Gray, Tim Hogan, Chris Kissling ( Chair ), Trevor Lord, Joanna Mackenzie, Penny Orme Neil Roberts, David Thornley and other members of the Trust and invited guests. (a total of 43 persons were present)

APOLOGIES Chris Marshall, Margaret Austin, Graeme Ford, Tim Armitage, Malcolm Douglass, Oscar Alpers, Peter Dyhberg, Judith and Charles Knibb, Maxine Kissling, Sara Templeton, Anne Galloway, Lianne Dalziel, Mark Gerrard, Eugenie Sage, Megan Woods, Ian and Lynne Lochhead.

Moved by the Chair That these apologies be accepted. Carried.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Moved by the Chair That the minutes of the AGM meeting held 26 May 2016 be accepted as a true and correct record. Carried.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Chairman, Chris Kissling, then read out his annual report.

Moved That the Chairman’s Report be received. Tim Hogan / Joanna Mackenzie Carried.

In response City Councillor Phil Clearwater spoke to the report saying that he was happy with the respectful relationship between the Council and the Trust. He reported that the free Bus Shuttle was on the agenda for the upcoming Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee meeting. He also noted that the Hagley Park Advisory Group was still under consideration and that at the recent Annual Plan decision three new Park’s Officers will be funded. He thanked the Chair and the Trust for our efforts.

TREASURER’S REPORT The Treasurer, Lindsay Carswell, presented the Treasurer’s Report. The Trust had a surplus of $6,263 for the year. This he attributed to a generous donation from the Antiques and Collectibles Club, books sales of City and Peninsula and the fund raising campaign to clear the $50k debt. He also discussed the DPR trees and thanked in particular Helen Lowe, Di Lucas and Brad Cadwaller.

Moved by the Chair That the Financial Report and Annual Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2017

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Carried.

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR This will be approved at the next Board meeting.

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS The Secretary read out the names of the Board members who wished to be re elected -

Bruce Alexander, Vivien Bishop, Lynne Campbell, Lindsay Carswell, Anne Dingwall, Ross Gray, Tim Hogan, Chris Kissling, Trevor Lord, Joanna Mackenzie, Penny Orme, Neil Roberts and David Thornley.

The Chair then called for any new nominations.

Moved that Mark Belton be appointed to the Board David Thornley/ Ross Gray Carried.

Moved by the Chair that all the Board members above be appointed Carried.

GENERAL BUSINESS David Lynch noted the following –

Alun Wilkie. Architect Alun Wilkie passed away recently. Tim Hogan noted that Alun was a former Civic Trust Board Member.

Victoria Square. David wanted it noted that it was the Trust and Historic Places Canterbury, notably Mark Gerrard who persuaded the authorities to leave the Square alone.

Ceres Environmental. David in his capacity as an advisor to Ceres wanted it noted that work had commenced on and the Peterborough Centre was still is insurance negotiations. The Owner was committed to the reinstatement of both buildings.

GUEST SPEAKER

Ross Gary introduced Alisdair Cassels who spoke on the Cathedral Working Group of which he was a member.

The meeting then proposed the following motion

That this meeting, having heard the public presentation on the Cathedral Working Group Recommendation Report from a member of that group, Alasdair Cassels, endorses the report and exhorts the Christchurch Anglican Diocese to accept it and begin reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral at the earliest possible opportunity. This meeting believes that the reinstatement project is desirable, necessary and feasible.

David Morrell / Barbara Duff

Carried unanimously.

This motion would be sent to Nicky Wagner.

Alasdair Cassels was thanked and given a copy of City Pride Civic Trust

The meeting closed at 8.13

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Report from the Chairman to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52nd AGM 15 May 2018

In our April 2018 newsletter I put together bono or at discounted rates, but when the a short think piece on Civic Pride – Civic Independent Hearings Panel recalled the Trust. That whole newsletter covered a hearing on the section dealing with range of activities in which your Civic protection of listed trees, because a Trust is currently involved. I see no need mediated agreement had been shattered, it to cover all those aspects again and have effectively doubled the costs. Ratepayers chosen to focus my report with an eye for paid for the City Council’s costs, but other the future after first acknowledging the submitters had to wear those costs team involved. themselves with no avenue for seeking An Active Team compensation. Lindsay helped organise the I wish to thank most sincerely all current “Give a Little” campaign to help cover the members of the Christchurch Civic Trust extra costs at no small personal sacrifice. Board. Together they have exercised their The Garden city’s protection of significant duty diligently and contributed their trees continues but it was almost a lost collective expertise to important causes. cause. Lindsay attends many of the City I acknowledge with thanks the excellent Council meetings when items of interest to work of my Deputy, Ross Gray the Civic Trust are aired. particularly when I have had absences Civic Trust members also serve on other abroad. His energy level and commitment Boards and Committees. Oscar Alpers is is unsurpassed and he provides us with a the Chair of the Port Hills Trust Board and valuable link to like-minded heritage I am also an independent Board member of groups in the city particularly when the that body. Anne Dingwall is on the future of the Anglican Cathedral in committee that is behind the restoration of Cathedral Square is being debated. He and the historic Nurses Memorial Chapel. At Mark Belton are a formidable pair. long last the City Council has set up a Discussions at Board meetings have been Hagley Park Reference Group. Our robust. Tim Hogan as Secretary makes nominee is . He was Mayor sense of these deliberations and his when the Hagley Park Management Plan minutes are rarely challenged. He also was implemented in 2007 after an chairs the subcommittee on Heritage, extensive public consultation process. He Urban Design and Resource Management. has deep knowledge of the issues related to Not much escapes their vigilance. Their Hagley Park. Other Civic Trust members collective expertise and accumulated are volunteering their services to help experience brings considerable wisdom to support him. our evaluation of proposed civic Tim Hogan has served on a Regenerate developments. Christchurch Reference Group. We have Lindsay Carswell, as Treasurer, has cross-over membership with other civic- steered us back into a small surplus in the minded agencies noting in particular David accounts. He also keeps track of member Thornley, Ross Gray and Mark Belton. subscriptions. If you are in arrears, please We have, from time to time, been asked to settle through him. comment on Arts Centre appointments and Lindsay was an important member of the we maintain a healthy relationship with the team who submitted and argued the case Arts Centre Board and management. Tim for continued protection of significant Hogan and David Thornley are on the trees when the replacement Christchurch Executive of the Friends of the Arts District Plan was being fast tracked. That Centre. We acknowledge the outstanding was an expensive exercise. Some leadership legacy that André Lovatt professional expertise was provided pro provided the Arts Centre as its CEO, also

4 his chairmanship of the Board of for leases and permits are of little effect Regenerate Christchurch before Auckland unless compliance is enforced. Airport spirited him away. The Civic Trust thanks the efforts made by Long-term Protection of Civic Assets the Hands Off Hagley Inc. Group to The experience with Hagley Park provides spearhead the campaign to maintain food for thought on protecting key public protection for this iconic Christchurch assets long-term. Hagley Park has asset, in particular HOH’s A team legislative protection, at times breached by comprising, Martin Meehan, Sue Orders in Council and Ministerial Williams, Neil Drain, Anne Dingwall, overrides, allowing non complying Lindsay Carswell and Anne Martin. I developments within the Park. confess, and my wife will attest, that I too The catalyst for the Christchurch City was an overly active member of that (Reserves) Empowering Act arose from a group. proposed land-swap to allow a new road to We now have successive Central/Local cut across North Hagley Park as part of the Government agencies charged with city’s transportation planning. The road planning and implementing the post- was strongly opposed by the public. earthquake CBD and associated key Mayor, Guthrey, was swiftly unseated at anchor projects along with master planning the next local body election. for Cathedral Square and its surrounds. Hagley Park, as a whole, is now formally The future for the recognised as a heritage area in the land that remains under Crown ownership Christchurch District Plan. Evidence put is currently a very live topic. before the Independent Hearings Panel for These agencies have a limited life. Some the Replacement Christchurch District are history already. When the plans they Plan, was deemed to be compelling. It produce are signed off by whoever is the ticked all the necessary boxes. A reluctant then current responsible Minister, what City Council was ordered by the surety is there that the plans and guidelines Independent Hearings Panel to list it, and will be buffered by appropriate legislation not just some historic artefacts that are against radical alteration on the whim of within the Park. Ministers and Governments in the future? That reluctance shown by the Yes, there needs to be some flexibility to administering authority (Christchurch City accommodate new technology and Council) holding delegated responsibilities changing social needs. But there needs to from the Minister of Conservation, is be an enduring framework within which indicative of the pressures that can be any changes will be considered properly. placed upon a park or reserve. To alter the Hagley Park Management Plan There are interests, including overarching requires extensive public consultation. The objectives set by the previous Central same should apply to new public assets Government, looking for maximum use of inherited from the rubble of the these public spaces. There are other Christchurch earthquakes. interests that worry about irreparable Constructive critique is essential. To do environmental damage from intense use that effectively requires research on which may not be immediately evident. relevant legislation, combing of historical Protection of the root zones of the Park’s records, finding common ground with trees received special consideration from other interest groups and continually the Independent Hearings Panel for the noting the pulse of public opinion. Replacement District Plan. The control of Sometimes we receive negative publicity, vehicles in the Park have been tightened. in letters to the Editor of , Informal activity, both passive and active, challenging the relevance of our positions. and formal organised sports and recreation, That is right and proper in a democracy. all have a place in Hagley Park. Conditions Negative feedback can, however, be used to help craft subsequent submissions and

5 write opinion pieces in a compelling efforts to assist coming from The fashion. To stay silent on important issues Christchurch Civic Trust. affecting our society, will doubtless fuel Without owning the land on which the anguish later. Demolition of heritage mansion stands, the MMCT cannot access fabric, sadly all too familiar in our other funds where they are tied to actual immediate post-earthquake environment, is restoration work on the building – ie they one example wherein The Christchurch are not useable for the purchase of the Civic Trust has refused to turn a blind eye. asset. The demolition Derby is not finished. The The MMCT’s intent is to first secure the challenge to retain and restore must access to the building and deter vandals, continue. making the building weather proof, then McLean’s Mansion fixing the foundations and re-levelling That brings me to the greatest challenge where necessary. The rubbish inside will yet for The Christchurch Civic Trust. I be cleared and salvageable heritage refer to McLean’s Mansion. removed in readiness for structural works We have nominated three of our Civic to bring the building up to code. This Trust Board to become Trustees for the largest residential wooden building in New McLean’s Mansion Charitable Trust Zealand has proved remarkably resilient (MMCT). They are Chris Kissling (Chair), and begs to have its heritage status Tim Hogan (Secretary) and Trevor Lord honoured. (foundation Trust member and initiator of Making good the interior is likely to be a the move to save McLean’s Mansion). The staged process commencing at the eastern fourth Trustee, Brian Cribb, is not a main entrance. It could take several years member of The Civic Trust but was asked to finish depending upon available to serve by the other Trustees. resources. The intention is to reopen the The Civic Trust’s role is to help facilitate building, area by area, as quickly as is fundraising and publicity. At least $7.5 feasible. Staged reuse will assist with cash million dollars will be required to flow from leases and events. complete the whole project. The An updated Business Plan and Scope of Christchurch Civic Trust Board has Works is required to obtain the necessary resolved to help the MMCT raise the funds consents and the release of grant monies. needed, just as it did for other significant The effort needed is significant, but the rescue efforts of heritage in Christchurch end result will be a property worth far in the past. more than the investment made in the The MMCT is taking ownership of the restoration of this significant heritage property using an interest free loan from asset. the previous owners, the Murray Family The MMCT welcomes ideas and expertise Trusts, for $2.5million over three years. in fundraising. They will be relying The Christchurch Civic Trust held a public heavily on coordinated volunteered meeting to raise awareness on Thursday experience to chase the grants and gifts 26th April. The following day, in the last from myriad sources. The Christchurch broadsheet weekday edition of THE Civic Trust led campaign to assist with PRESS, the news about McLean’s fundraising starts at this AGM. Mansion went front page. That was The MMCT starts with nil in the till to wonderful publicity for the cause, even pay the discounted legal bills for the especially as that edition could well purchase. They need seed money become a collector’s item. I hope the immediately! completed task will happen in my term as Other Events chair of MMCT and be marked by a Events staged, such as our Heritage Bus similar article in THE PRESS bookending tour of inner city heritage sites during the accomplishment and recognising the Heritage Week in Christchurch, were oversubscribed. Thanks to our organising

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team and to Dave Hinman who drove the I say to you Members of the Christchurch heritage bus. We have a reputation for Civic Trust, if we on the Board are not staging stimulating activities. Without achieving your expectations, say so. You sponsorship, however, our capacity to do can always replace us. Age catches up with so is limited. us all eventually and younger blood must Our annual Awards continue to recognise be prepared to step in and take on outstanding achievements. Our awards responsibilities to share the load. To Board subcommittee, chaired by Neil Roberts, members standing down after years of never ceases to be on the lookout for service, we acknowledge with gratitude possible awardees. Our newsletters record that service and thank you for bringing the annual awards. your expertise and wisdom to our Serving Our Members deliberations. Connecting with our wider membership has been facilitated by the setting up of a Honorary Life Member Facebook account. The posts to this portal From time to time we recognise the keep readers informed of activity in which outstanding contribution of a member and the Civic Trust is active, and reposts of confer upon that person, Honorary Life items are made when we believe our Membership. We do so again at this AGM. membership will be interested. Our speaker at this AGM, Lynn Campbell, is That concludes my Chairman’s Report. responsible for that initiative. She is active in keeping a lookout for relevant news and activity and would welcome receiving Chris Kissling information. Posts help disseminate Chairman matters of interest and importance. It does help us connect with younger generations.

Becca Heritage Week 2017 - restoration in progress at Woods' Mill, Addington, with our host, owner Mike King.

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Becca Heritage Week 2017 - Tour 1 Lunch at the CWEA, our base for the involved a visit to Oxford Tce sites of day, with participants able to view and the former Midland Club Caffe Roma discuss a display from Shop 7. (to be known as The Midland) and the former Public Trust building.,

Report from the Treasurer to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52nd AGM 15 May 2018 Financial report for the year ending 31 March 2018

This is my seventh Financial Report to from the Christchurch Antique and the Christchurch Civic Trust as Collectables Club on their winding up. Treasurer. This is the third report using the new reporting standards as issued by The Statement of Financial Position of the New Zealand Accounting Standards shows that the Trust has now paid off the Board. These standards are now Interest Free Loan of $50,000.00. This mandatory and were introduced to loan was used to cover legal costs improve the quality and consistency of associated with the Music School; in the the information disclosed in performance Arts Centre hearings. The repayment reports, and to facilitate comparability was made up from the KiwiBank Term between entities, and between years for Deposit, $48,019.96, Term Deposit the reporting entity. interest $332.86 and the Music School Donations of $1,625.00. As shown in the Statement of Financial Performance, a net surplus of $2,729.23 In conclusion I would like to move that, was achieved for the year under review (previous year $6,263). This decline was “The Financial Report, and Annual caused by a series of one off factors in Accounts for the year ending 31 March the previous year. These were from the 2018, as audited, be adopted.” City and Peninsula book account $250.00 (previous year $1,500), Music Lindsay Carswell School Donations, $480.00 (previous Honorary Treasurer year $1,145.00) and the one off donation

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AUDIT REPORT THE CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST

I have audited the attached financial me with sufficient evidence to give statements which provide information reasonable assurance that the financial about the past year’s financial performance statements are free from material of the Trust and its financial position as at misstatement, whether caused by fraud or 31 March 2018. This information is stated error. In forming my opinion I also in accordance with generally accepted evaluated the overall adequacy of the accounting practice. presentation of information in the financial statements. The Christchurch Civic Trust’s responsibilities Other than in my capacity as auditor, I The Board is responsible for the have no relationship with or interest in the preparation of financial statements which Christchurch Civic Trust. fairly reflect both the financial position of the Trust as at 31 March 2018 and the Qualified Opinion results of its activities for the year ended As with other organisations of this type, 31 March 2018. control over income prior to it being recorded is limited, and there are no Auditor’s Responsibilities practical audit procedures to determine the It is my responsibility to express an effect of this limited control. independent opinion on the financial reports presented by the Trust and report In this respect alone I am unable to obtain my opinion to you. all the information and explanations required. Basis of Opinion An audit includes examining, on a test In my opinion, except for adjustments that basis, evidence relevant to the amounts might have been found to be necessary had and disclosures in the financial reports. I been able to obtain sufficient evidence concerning income, the financial I conducted my audit in accordance with statements fairly reflect the results of the generally accepted audited standards in Trust’s activities for the year ended 31 New Zealand except that my work was March 2018. limited as explained below. I planned and performed my audit so as to obtain all the This audit report was completed on 16 information and explanations which I April 2018 and my qualified opinion is considered necessary in order to provide expressed as at that date.

Ian French-Wright

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 March 2018

ENTITY INFORMATION Entity information is presented to help the reader to understand the entity and the environment in which it operates.

1. The entity’s name, type of entity and legal basis The Christchurch Civic Trust is a charitable trust Register (“the Register”) was opened. originally incorporated under the Charitable On the disestablishment of the Charities Trust Act 1957 on 25 May 1965. The Charitable Commission in 2012, the core functions of the Trust Act 1957 was replaced by the Charities Act Commission were transferred to the Department 2005. The Charities Act 2005 established the of Internal Affairs. Charities Commission. The Commission was The Trust received Registration by the Charities charged with the responsibility of administering Commission on 30 April 2008, Registration No the Act and the registration of charitable entities CC23590. began on 1 February 2007, when the Charities

2. The entity’s purpose or mission (the key difference the entity is trying to make) The role of the Christchurch Civic Trust is to good urban design and architecture, and by promote civic pride in Christchurch and raising public awareness of the importance of the surrounds by its ongoing public advocacy for city’s natural and built heritage.

3. A description of the structure of the entity’s operations (including governance arrangements) The Trust comprises a board of 15 members and trust is affiliated by representation to the: Nurses an ordinary subscription membership of 100plus. Memorial Chapel Trust and Port Hills Trust. It is The board meets monthly 11 times a year. It is also closely aligned to Christchurch Heritage elected at an annual general meeting. A total of 5 Trust, Historic Places Canterbury, Interests in sub-committees have been formed as focus Conserving the Identity of Christchurch (IconIC) groups to assist the board in its deliberations on : Akaroa Civic Trust, Timaru Civic Trust, membership, Heritage and Urban Design, Annual Whitestone Trust Oamaru, Wellington Civic Awards, Newsletter, and Social activities. The Trust and Civic Trust Auckland.

4. The main sources of the entity’s cash and resources Activities and administration costs of the trust are philanthropic donations, occasional bequests. funded by, annual membership subscriptions,

5. The main methods used by the entity to raise funds The main sources of funds for the Trust come and fundraising activities such as art auctions from membership fees and member donations, evenings. that are then used for the day to day operation of With the recent Christchurch Replacement the trust. District Plan on Significant Trees the Trust relied For major projects that require legal on donations from members and also from the representation and expert witnesses the Trust has "GiveALittle" website. relied on the Environmental Legal Assistance Fund, donations from members and supporters

6. The entity’s reliance on volunteers and donated goods or services The entity relies on gifts of volunteer time and committees), fundraising, administration and expertise to complete work in many essential accounting. roles such as national governance (board and

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STATEMENT OF SERVICE PERFORMANCE The statement of service performance explains what the entity was seeking to achieve (outcomes) and what it did (outputs)

Description of the Entity’s outcome(s) The Trust’s outcomes involve meeting the therefore cannot be defined in terms of time or challenges of public interest issues as they arise. the level of engagement required. As such a These issues cannot be identified in advance and measurable service performance is not possible.

Description and Quantification (to the extent practicable) of the Entity’s Outputs The Trusts outputs are not able to be measured number of submissions made to local and other than on the level of success of the Trust in government authorities, on issues, judicial meeting the challenges it faces eg; number of hearings, and letters of complaint or protest public meetings or public demonstrations held, engagement with the media.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The statement of accounting policies explains the accounting rules used to prepare the performance report

1. Basis of Preparation The entity has elected to apply PBE SFR-A $2,000,000. All transactions in the Performance (NFP) Public Benefit Entity Simple Format Report are reported using the accrual basis of Reporting - Accrual (Not-For-Profit) on the basis accounting. The Performance Report is prepared that it does not have public accountability and under the assumption that the entity will continue has total annual expenses of equal to or less than to operate in the foreseeable future

2. Measurement Base The measurement base adopted is historical cost.

3. Taxation The Trust is registered as a Charitable Trust and Act 1994. is exempt from income tax under the Income Tax

4. Goods and Services Tax These financial statements have been prepared on registered for GST. a GST inclusive basis as the Trust is not

5. Bank Accounts and Cash Bank Accounts and Cash in the Statement of balances (including short term deposits) with Cash Flows comprise cash balances and bank original maturities of 90 days

6. Changes in Accounting Policy There have been no changes in accounting consistent basis with those applied in the policies. All policies have been applied on a previous year.

7. Contingent Liabilities At balance date there were no known contingent liabilities.

NOTES TO THE PERFORMANCE REPORTS Notes to the performance report explaining some of the amounts shown in the statements in (a)–(f) above, as well as explaining relevant events affecting the financial year including commitments and contingencies.

(a) City and Peninsula Reprint As in the past the Trust has produced books by Akaroa Civic Trust.In the previous financial year way of a joint venture with the Akaroa Civic the Christchurch Civic Trust received $1,500. Trust. The proceeds are shared equally. The funds remaining in the joint venture account Accounting for this joint venture is separate from at balance date is $1,793.44. the Trust's accounts. This year $250 was paid to the Christchurch Civic Trust and $1,750 to the 11

(b) Donations - Others During the year the Trust received a number of particular project. donations, some of which were tied to a

Heritage Week 152.00 To General Account 2017 AGM 25.00 To General Account Ian Clark 340.00 To General Account

517.00 The $152 received from Heritage Week (a to Heritage Canterbury as their share of the venture with Heritage Canterbury) $66 was paid donations received.

(c) Donations - Music School In the previous financial year donations were $1,145.00 was received in the previous financial sought from Trust members to pay off the year and $480.00 this year. These funds were outstanding balance of the debt associated with then applied against the outstanding long term the Music School at the Arts Centre. A total of loan. See also (f) below.

(d) Heritage Week The Christchurch Civic Trust and Historic Places from the Beca Heritage Week 2017 Community Canterbury combined to put on two tours to Grant Fund and costs were $1191.09. See page heritage buildings being restored or recently 18 for a full report. restored. Funding of $1191.50 was provided Costs incurred were:

Venue Hire 55.00 Catering 243.00 Transport, Hire of Bus 556.00 Promotional & Advertising 337.09

1,191.09

(e) Annual Awards The Christchurch Civic Trust Annual Awards nominated. As in the previous year, no 2017 were held 11 October 2017 at the sponsorship was received. See page 19 for a full Sydenham Room, South Library. Nine report. nominations were selected from the twenty one Costs incurred were:

Award Certificate Printing 250.70 Award Certificate Framing 312.80 Award Newsletter & Postage 484.32

1,047.82

(f) Long Term Interest Free Loan The Statement of Financial Position, (Balance costs associated with the Music School at the Sheet) now records that the interest free loan of Arts Centre hearing. $50,000 is paid. This loan was used to pay for the The payment of this loan was from:

KiwiBank Term Deposit 48,019.96 Term Deposit Interest 332.86 Music Sch - Donations 1,625.00

49,977.82

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE For the Year Ended 31 March 2018 2018 2017 Income $ $ Heritage Book Sales (a) 250.00 1,500.00 Donations - Members 940.00 1,035.00 Donations - Other (b) 517.00 3,280.96 Donations - Music School (c) 480.00 1,145.00 Donations - Save Notable Trees - 32,917.18 Less Legal Expenses - 32,917.18 - - Grant Heritage Week (d) 1,191.50 1,375.00 Les s Expenses Heritage Week 1,191.09 1,500.00 0.41 (125.00) Book Sales - 975.00 Less Costs - 780.00 195.00 Interest Received 336.33 1,082.00 Subscriptions 2,450.00 1,950.00

Total Income 4,973.74 10,062.96 Less Expenses AGM Expenses 103.50 167.40 Annual Award Expenses (e) 1,047.82 1,379.67 Annual Return Fees 51.11 51.11 Audit 300.00 300.00 Jubilee Function, 50 Year 900.58 Jubilee Book Printing Costs 500.00 P.O.Box Rental 190.00 190.00 Room Hire 285.00 210.00 Share of Donations 66.00 Website Expenses 101.08 101.08 Sundry Expenses 100.00 Total Expenses 2,244.51 3,799.84

Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) transferred to Equity 2,729.23 6,263.12

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the Year Ended 31 March 2018

2018 2017 $ $ Equity

Members Accumulated Funds 6.92 (6,256.20) Add Excess Income over Expenditure 2,729.23 6,263.12

Total Equity 2,736.15 6.92

Represented by

Current Assets KiwiBank Cheque Account 2,736.15 2,294.52 Inland Revenue Department RWT - 192.44 2,736.15 2,486.96 Investments KiwiBank Term Deposit - 48,019.96

0.00 48,019.96

Total Assets 2,736.15 50,506.92

Current Liabilities Accounts Payable - 500.00 0.00 500.00 Long Term Liabilities Long Term Interest Free Loan (f) - 50,000.00

Total Liabilities 0.00 50,500.00

Net Assets 2,736.15 6.92

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC TRUST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31 March 2018 2018 2017 Cash Flow from Operating Activities $ $ Increases In Cash Heritage Book Sales 250.00 1,500.00 Book 1,132.50 Donations - Members 940.00 1,035.00 Donations - Other 517.00 2,760.96 Donations - Music School 480.00 1,145.00 Donations - Save Notable Trees 30,809.33 Grants - Heritage Week 1,191.50 1,375.00 Interest received 336.33 24.30 Subscriptions 2,450.00 1,890.00 Sundry Receipts 192.44 127.65 6,357.27 41,799.74 Less De creases In Cash AGM Expenses 103.50 167.40 Annual Return Fees 51.11 51.11 Audit 300.00 300.00 Award Expenses 1,047.82 1,507.32 Book Expenses 937.50 Heritage Week 1,191.09 1,500.00 Jubilee Book Printing 500.00 437.00 Jubilee Function, 50 Year 900.58 Legal Expenses - Saving Notable Trees 33,875.83 P.O.Box Rental 190.00 190.00 Room Hire 285.00 279.00 Share of Donations 66.00 Website Expenses 101.08 101.08 Sundry Expenses 100.00 3,935.60 40,246.82 Increase in Cash from Operating Activities 2,421.67 1,552.92 Cash Flow from Investing and Financial Activities Increases In Cash Term Deposit 48,019.96 Decreases In Cash Term Deposit 50,000.00 41,556.67 Increase (Decrease) in Cash from (1,980.04) (41,556.67) Investing and Financial Activities Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash 441.63 (40,003.75) Add Opening Cash Balance 2,294.52 42,298.27 Closing Cash Balance 2,736.15 2,294.52

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Report from The Nurses' Memorial Chapel Trust to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52nd AGM 15 May 2018

Restoration of the Nurses' Memorial The Chapel Trust has approved the design Chapel is nearing completion and the and installation in the Chapel of a 12th October reopening day is eagerly stained-glass window. Depicting Hester anticipated. The Chapel suffered Maclean, founding Matron-in-Chief of the significant damage in the 2010 and 2011 New Zealand Army Nursing Service Christchurch earthquakes, resulting in its (NZANS), who led the first contingent of closing. Since last September, the 50 NZANS nurses overseas in April 1915, Christchurch City Council's Heritage this window is expected to be in place for Rebuild Team has been undertaking an the opening ceremony. extensive strengthening and restoration The Friends of the Chapel, assisted by project on the Council-owned late Gothic David Morrell, Chapel Trust Chair, have Revival Category 1 heritage building. been tireless and selfless in their extensive planning and preparations for the Members of the Nurses' Memorial Chapel reopening and future operation of the Trust very much appreciate the detailed Chapel. The Chapel's museum will be progress reports provided regularly and reinstated and include audio visual proudly by Richie Moyle, Programme equipment and enhanced lighting for Manager Heritage Rebuild, Christchurch displays. The contents (catalogued by the City Council. The work has proven to be Friends of the Chapel and stored at the challenging for many reasons, with Wigram Air Force Museum) will be unforeseen setbacks. Nevertheless, returned ahead of the reopening ceremony. completion of the Chapel restoration A collections management policy has been remains scheduled for August. Similarly, developed and museum skills training for for Richard Bullet, senior project manager, Chapel Friends remains ongoing. the Chapel's restoration has been a labour The Chapel Trust gratefully acknowledges of love. His grandfather, William H. not only the Council's sizeable funding Williamson, W Williamson Construction dedicated to the Chapel's repair and Company, responsible for erecting many strengthening but also the Council's notable Christchurch buildings, described support for the long-term involvement of the Chapel as the finest building he ever the Chapel Trust and Friends of the Chapel built. in the Chapel's management. On Saturday 27 October, Her Excellency The NZ Lottery Grants Board's WW1 The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM, commemorative project grant ($10,102) is QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, assisting with the development and is to reopen the Chapel officially. A public reproduction of Chapel resources. Open Day will be held on Sunday 28 Donations continue to be received for October, during which a specially improving resources available to Chapel commissioned book about the sinking of visitors, including educational material, the British troop ship Marquette and brochures and a guide book - $12,797 history of the Chapel is to be launched. received to date. This book written by Anna Rogers will The Chapel Friends are seeking volunteers provide an insight into the lives of nurses to assist in the reopened Chapel during the and medics aboard the Marquette, daily afternoon opening hours and also including their stories and letters, scheduled events. If interested in this remembering also the Christchurch important role, kindly contact Pip Mason Hospital nurses, who lost their lives during (President, Friends of the Nurses' Chapel). the 1918 influenza epidemic. Email: [email protected]

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Coinciding with the Chapel reopening, the the Chapel would likely have been Mount Felix Tapestry (on tour in NZ from demolished. Appointed MNZM (2007) for England) will be displayed in the her services to heritage conservation, Pam Canterbury Museum from early October served on the Chapel Trust as a very much until early November. 44 tapestry panels valued founding member for more than 25 depict stories relating to the WW1 Mount years. She took a keen interest in the Felix Hospital (No.2 NZ General Chapel's current restoration until her Hospital), Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, passing in February. Pam Wilson's England. Panels 26, 27 and 31 are linked unceasing commitment to and affection for to the Marquette. Thousands of wounded the Chapel and all it represents is honoured WW1 NZ soldiers were cared for at Mount by the efforts of all involved with the Felix, established specifically for NZ Chapel's post-earthquake restoration. The soldiers. October 2018 reopening ceremony will Were it not for the determined efforts in mark the beginning of a new era for the 1989 of Pam Wilson (newly-appointed Christchurch Nurses' Memorial Chapel, first NZ Historic Places Trust Regional the only war memorial in New Zealand Officer for Canterbury), instrumental in dedicated solely to the memory of women. securing the Chapel's Protection Notice,

Anne Dingwall Christchurch Civic Trust Representative

Further Information: Christchurch City Council Media Brief Update 4 May 2018: http://cnmc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nurses-Chapel-Media-Brief-May-2018-5- 4.pdf Website: www.cnmc.org.nz

The Mount Felix Tapestry http://www.mountfelixtapestry.co.uk/ https://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/2nzgh.html https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/summer-days/audio/2018628770/the-mount- felix-tapestry-kiwi-soldiers-in-walton-on-thames

The Nurses' Memorial Chapel

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Report on Beca Heritage Week 2017 to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52ndAGM 15 May 2018

On Sunday October 15, 2017 the restoration by project manager Richard Christchurch Civic Trust, in conjunction Lloyd. A sandwich lunch was served at the with Historic Places Canterbury, put on CWEA, our base for the day, with two tours to heritage buildings currently participants able to view and discuss a being restored or recently restored. A display from Shop 7, including the special features was that the tour parties heritage demolition roll compiled by Dr travelled in a Ferrymead restored 1949 Lynne Lochhead London double decker bus, with HPC Tour 2 took the group (including a number committee member & historic transport from Tour 1) on a fascinating visit to the driver Dave Hinman at the wheel. restoration in progress at Woods' Mill with Our aim was that the tours would address our host, owner Mike King, followed by the (city) plains aspect of this year's much-appreciated visit to the fully-restored heritage week theme. A small keepsake St Barnabas with Rev Mark Chamberlain brochure was given to each attendee and as host. Afternoon tea was served at the move from key site to site was CWEA, with viewing of the display and accompanied by a city heritage discussion. commentary via sound system specially In all, CCT aims were met, with installed in the bus for the day. appreciative tour members who we are Tour 1 involved a visit to Oxford Tce sites sure now have an enhanced understanding of the former Midland Club Caffe Roma of heritage restoration in the city and an (to be known as The Midland) and the appreciation of the huge dedication shown former Public Trust building, where co- by those responsible for the various owners Rob Farrell and Sam Rofe gave restorations we encountered. the tour group very interesting and There were very young children and quite informative insights into the history of the elderly people on the tours, but our buildings and the processes involved in planning helped create an incident-free their restoration, including the very event during the long day - and the welcome CCC funding they received. weather behaved perfectly, too! The bus then moved to Shands and Trinity: a wander through Shands with host Dr Anna Crighton was followed by a full Ross Gray explanation of the Trinity Church

Becca Heritage Week 2017 – boarding the bus and viewing the former Public Trust building.

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Report on The Civic Trust Annual Awards 2017 to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52ndAGM 15 May 2018

At the 2017 awards evening held on 11 Among those awarded this year, 4 October recipients included a good balance involved either the retention or restoration of projects concerned with conservation of a character building,2 were renewal and revitalization. building projects and 2 were of This year the trust received 20 nominations environmental concern. and there were 7 awards and 2 commendations in four categories of the award criteria presented. No supreme Neil Roberts award was selected

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Report from the Port Hills Park Trust Board to the Christchurch Civic Trust 52ndAGM 15 May 2018

The Port Hills Park Trust Board does not leave much money spare for (“PHPTB”) has experienced a considerable improvements or additions to the park. growth in the numbers of visitors to Mt Nevertheless, the PHPTB continues to Vernon Park since the park was re-opened pursue opportunities for acquisition of to the public after mitigation of the other properties which would be useful rockfall hazards following the earthquakes. additions to the public reserves on the Port Hills and we are currently pursuing Mt Vernon continues to be a great example acquisition of another block of flat land at of the foresight of the Civic Trust in the end of Albert Terrace, adjacent to one acquiring it over 30 years ago. The current of the entrances to Mt Vernon Park. Like rating value is about $2,500,000. We were the 3 hectare hillside block we recently fortunate not to be affected by the Port purchased in the same area, the land is Hills fires in February last year. zoned residential but liquefaction and rockfall hazards have greatly affected its As before, the PHPTB relies on a small, value. It will eventually improve this ageing but enthusiastic band of volunteers entrance to the park and the local area and who do much of the regular maintenance we are seeking a loan from the Council to work in Mount Vernon Park and comprise purchase it. a good part of the management committee. We are currently working towards a better water storage and reticulation on Mt We continue to receive an annual grant of Vernon, both for stockwater and $15,000 from the City Council which firefighting. The changing weather together with $6,000p.a. from a grazing patterns mean that this is now essential to licence, covers our operating costs, but maintain year-round grazing and fire safety.

Oscar Alpers Chairman.

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