Future Christchurch Update The voice of the Canterbury rebuild FEBRUARy 2015 Working together on parking solutions Page 3 Christchurch: It’s happening in 2015 Pages 4– 5 Counting down to kapa haka Page 7 Housing New Zealand tackling the rebuild head on Page 13 The Boxing Day test at the new Hagley Oval heralded the return of international cricket to Christchurch. Cricket launches Christchurch onto the world stage Christchurch is firmly under the spell of the ICC It is our city’s chance to shine with the New Zealand As well as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and some Cricket World Cup 2015. The eyes of the sporting opening ceremony being held here and huge global exciting local events, Christchurch welcomes world are on us. interest in matches at the new Hagley Oval. Find out Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival and some of more about the tournament, including a guide to the the world’s top young footballers for the FIFA U-20 This is the third-largest sporting event in the world, Fanzone, on pages 4 and 5. World Cup New Zealand 2015. It’s all happening right with a broadcast audience of two billion people. here in 2015. Future Christchurch Update February 2015 Future Christchurch Update February 2015 Inside: A new year, a new look Central city parking crucial Welcome to your new monthly update on the rebuild in greater Christchurch, the Future Christchurch Update: The voice of the Canterbury rebuild. 3 Future-proofing central to recovery city parking CERA and Christchurch City Council have teamed up along with other greater Christchurch rebuild agencies to provide you with this fresh, easy-to-read publication. We will be talking to local people about what matters most to them, telling The challenge to meet future demand for car parks is being met head on by 4–5 Welcoming Cricket your stories, and keeping you up-to-date on projects and initiatives that affect you. Christchurch City Council and Christchurch Central Development Unit. World Cup to Christchurch We hope you enjoy it. Send us your feedback to: [email protected] Tens of thousands more workers, • All on-street parking in the central • The Council formally resolved Parking and residents and visitors than ever city is being worked through to to demolish Lichfield Street Car 6 Tram extension update before will surge into central ensure parking options match Park. Negotiations are continuing travel choices – Christchurch in the coming decades. current demand, like removing with potential tenderers for its 7 Kapa haka countdown CHRISTCHUrch CITY COUNCIL Right now, there are enough car loading zones outside empty lots. demolition and it is expected a getting the parks to meet demand in the central The Council is also simplifying contract will be awarded and 8 Strong demand for Dr Karleen Edwards city but we need more parks to meet parking time restrictions. demolition completed this year. balance right rebuild advice Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Officer future needs. • All parking time restrictions and • The current Christchurch City An Accessible City, the Christchurch City Council meters around the East Frame Council Three Year Plan commits 9 Pools, libraries set for transport chapter of the (Council) and Christchurch Central were recently removed to leave funding torwards the rebuild of repairs Christchurch Central I welcome the opportunity for the Council makes decisions. We want to We are also highlighting parking in Development Unit (CCDU) recognise this area as free parking. the Lichfield Street Car Park and Recovery Plan, takes a fresh Christchurch City Council to be change that. I want our organisation this issue. The Council recognises that parking is part of the formula for replacement of the Manchester look at how people, cars and 10 Christchurch City involved in this new publication. to be open, transparent and, most that with the return of businesses a thriving central city. There is a lot • The Council and CCDU are Street Car Park. public transport can get to Council importantly, helpful. Providing you and retailers to the central city, happening, but the long-term solution committed to working with central Christchurch and We recognise that every one of you with the information you need about there is a need for more car parks. will take time. developers to provide parking • The Council has launched move around more easily. 11 Selwyn & Christchurch is hungry for information about what our business is one way of doing this. We are aware this issue is a priority options to support the rebuild a new parking page on its City Council is happening in the city. This joint and we are working closely with the • At this time, there are enough and investment in the central website. Get updates at: publication is one of many ways we In this publication, you will find Government on solutions. car park spaces to meet demand. city. A good example of this is the www.ccc.govt.nz/parking What choices will you make? intend to give you details about what information about major events that Existing car parking sites are being rebuild of The Crossing Car Park Visit: www.ccdu.govt.nz/ 12 Environment the Council is doing, its projects, the Council is involved with – the ICC Thank you for your support of our constantly monitored and we are by The Carter Group, which plans a the-plan Canterbury & EQC services, future events, current issues Cricket World Cup and Te Matatini. activities. working with property owners parking building with about 550 car and options for dealing with them, You will also find details of how the to identify opportunities for parks in Lichfield Street opposite 13 Housing New Zealand and ways you can influence Council city is commemorating the fourth temporary car parks. Nearly 400 the new Bus Interchange. & MBIE decisions. anniversary of the 22 February new car parks were on offer in the earthquake. This will always be lead-up to Christmas. a poignant day for our residents. 14 SCIRT People have told us in the past that they do not understand how the 15 Useful contacts CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY AUTHORITY John Ombler What’s Acting CERA Chief Executive on... As you will see in this update, 2015 I would like to also take a moment of new and repaired recreational is going to be a great year for events to reflect on the coming fourth facilities, and for some in the and rebuild progress in greater anniversary of the 22 February community there are still significant Back Christchurch. It will also be a time of earthquake. History tells us it takes issues to resolve. Page change. As we near the end of the communities many years to recover Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act from disasters and ongoing stress This rebuild still presents challenges, in April 2016, much is being done to can be expected. The latest CERA but one thing that can’t be challenged ensure the vital rebuild work goes Wellbeing Survey gives me heart in is the commitment of the agencies An example of a mixed use retail and parking space. Photo: Flickr/Omar Omar. Currently, there are enough car park spaces to meet demand in the central city. Publishing details on. Recently, Minister for Canterbury that it identifies “a significant lift in involved to the rebuild of greater Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee optimism and positive responses Christchurch. This publication is jointly announced the Advisory Board on among residents”. The overall produced by CERA and CCC. Transition, which has a wealth of quality of life for people in greater experience and knowledge about Christchurch continues to improve. For editorial queries: editor@ the recovery needs of greater For some, a part of this is tangible futurechristchurchupdate.co.nz Christchurch. signs of progress and the availability Meet the T arding-Ilottom H (27) For delivery queries: delivery@ futurechristchurchupdate.co.nz rebuild Site Engineer for SCIRT’s Downer team. Rebuild progress at a glance ... Where are you from? ISSN 2422-8664 What excites you about the future of greater workers I was born and raised here in Christchurch, NZ. Christchurch? This work is licensed under the I grew up and lived in the eastern suburbs. Creative Commons Attribution Total consents Christchurch is set to be a world-class city, with 3.0 New Zealand licence. What made you want to be part of the rebuild? the infrastructure to match. I think the precinct issued in greater areas surrounded by the green ‘frame’ will be Christchurch The opportunity to be able to help rebuild our city, a great combination. since Sept 2010 to help those that have been struggling, and work This publication is produced in , on a variety of civil projects. of the way What motivates/challenges you about the a way that allows for maximum rebuild? recovery and recycling of through materials, significantly the entire To deliver projects ahead of schedule, on budget reducing energy SCIRT work and to the highest of quality. I want to do my part ­,­ ,­ and get our city back on track. use, air and water programme Residential consents Non-residential consents emissions. PUB320.1502 Source: Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT), Statistics NZ. 2 3 Future Christchurch Update February 2015 Future Christchurch Update February 2015 A sell-out crowd for day one of the Boxing Day test. The day marked the first international test match in Christchurch for eight years and the debut of Hagley Oval as an international cricket venue. Fanzone fun to bowl cricket fans over O n the front foot The cricket carnival is underway in Christchurch and the dedicated, free Fanzone and Fantrail ensure there is a way to share in the fun even if you can’t get to a game.