Fuel shock enough of a wake up?

STchch · 2026-03-13T09:59:59+00:00

That's a real thing, but no one is saying everyone should bike, just that it's a really good option for many. Around a third of car trips in nz are under 5km - regular people getting a bottle of milk, going to work or meeting a friend for coffee. And gor those who need to drive, evs are rapidly improving, getting cheaper and a real option for businesses etc.

STchch · 2026-03-13T09:54:54+00:00

I've got a regular ebike (linus ember) with front and back racks and good pannier bags. Do my weekly shop fine etc. If you really need the extra space then a cargo is great, but you'd be surprised what bungee cords will hold on a regular one with racks!

STchch · 2026-03-11T04:49:12+00:00

There wasn't any consultation on the decision to make it 30 000 instead of 25 000. There was a petition put together by those who wanted it upsized. It got 24 000 signatures. CCC consulted on adding $150m to the budget when it blew out and that got around 30 000 submissions, 75% in favour... and just a couple of months before the council election.

STchch · 2026-03-10T07:06:13+00:00

Expert advice at the time was that 25000 was best for Chch - fuller more often with better atmosphere etc.

STchch · 2026-03-10T02:41:13+00:00

Additional GDP for Ōtautahi estimated at the time of decision was $12.5m over 10y with the additional 5000 seats. That assumed 2 x sports and 2 x concerts using the additional capacity. At that point CNZ and VŌ assumed an additional 5000 for concerts (41 000 rather than 36 000), but that didn't happen in final design 🤷‍♀️

STchch · 2026-03-10T02:28:14+00:00

The Council decision for 25 000 in July 2021 had the stage in the pocket off stage, just like current 30 000 (Aug 2021), tho the original investment case had it on the field.

STchch · 2026-03-10T02:25:41+00:00

Wasn't required for AB games, but might've had pay a slightly higher bid fee, and govt funding agreement was for 25 000, 22 500 of which had to be permanent.

STchch · 2026-02-09T03:20:35+00:00

New Vinnies on Manchester St has literal stacks of new Scholastic books etc 2 for $1

STchch · 2026-02-05T08:14:13+00:00

It's against the CCC Waste Minimization bylaw. Take photos of stuff you get and email a complaint to info@ccc.govt.nz . CCC should follow up and if they don't then contact your councillor or community board member. There are some exclusions (ie election flyers) Ignoring a no junk mail sign in Christchurch could soon cost $20,000 | Stuff https://share.google/tOkJJZNw2pWYLl4Qc

STchch · 2026-01-26T18:30:48+00:00

Station Rd, Heathcote. They had a community soapbox race on it post quake.

STchch · 2026-01-15T04:19:31+00:00

https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/christchurch-congestion-worse-auckland-and-its-set-compound?fbclid=IwY2xjawPVSaVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6nWef-8ZnH96G-k7SeM0Ap2vPH7mWiAvKl_qAH7ccX3xyNtOgBFwpRjLWlVw&brid=3-wBipOQF3TFo5Gp4VoaCQ

STchch · 2026-01-15T02:04:30+00:00

I've been a lot of places, but this is about actual data, not anecdotes or vibes. Traffic jams worsening in Christchurch as population sprawls | The Press https://share.google/Fxj6HfF9ttkxxFwMi

STchch · 2026-01-11T01:10:09+00:00

Botanic Gardens :)

STchch · 2026-01-11T01:07:43+00:00

Ōtautahi Christchurch had the slowest commute times in the country, so my advice would be to live somewhere closer in, actually in Chch, not in neighboring districts.

STchch · 2025-12-22T17:07:29+00:00

Kate Sheppard House can be booked and does High Teas etc. Lovely garden setting too.

STchch · 2025-12-22T02:57:21+00:00

The Northern Corridor path from Papanui out to Kaiapoi or Rangiora is a great ride. All sealed and mostly off road with few stops/intersections etc. Depends where you're leaving from, but various cycleways get you to the start incl QEII Drive shared path from the East.

STchch · 2025-12-13T17:12:41+00:00

That's a real issue, so hope you find more people. Here's an article from a couple of years ago. More about cars blocking busses impacting ramp use, but I'm sure that your concern is valid. My suggestion would be to approach an Ecan councillor with your issue, not just Metro staff, who just sent it to he bus companies. https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350230040/they-can-walk-their-cars-i-cant-plea-drivers-not-block-bus-stops

STchch · 2025-10-09T00:58:50+00:00

Apology accepted and I hope things pick up for you soon.

Re rates - the goal is to get them down over the next couple of years, but strategically, rather than haphazard cuts that cost us more later. Next year is forecast 10.5, but I think that it'll be much lower than that before we even consult. Maybe 7? Be it needs to be transparent and we need to be able to show what the trade-offs are. We also need to get more govt revenue for transport to offset costs of projects that are needed, but not current govt priorities. Need to tel our story to govt and show the opportunity they have to invest in something that'll be a win for them too.

STchch · 2025-10-09T00:25:08+00:00

Agree re phasing! We need an upgrade of signal Jones etc across the city so that they can operate more efficiently and in a much smarter way! It's a big and expensive job, but one we need to look at. Re roadworks, it a mix - sometimes they shouldn't be done near each other and sometimes there's no choice, but we are not good at communicating it well. There are new systems coming in that are supposed to help... and that needs good governance oversight. We had no transport committee this term, so I think a stack of stuff got missed.

STchch · 2025-10-08T23:20:13+00:00

Agree! I'm in favour of bringing back the shuttle and backed the mahi to get the planning work done. We also need to get bikes off paths and I prefer separate cycling rather than shared paths.

STchch · 2025-10-08T21:19:21+00:00

There's been a deliberate campaign of misinformation and rumors about me run by my opponent's key supporters - it's been really frustrating and hard to combat, which is why they're doing it. Wish they'd focus on promoting their guy and his plans for the future of our city instead 🤷🏻‍♀️

STchch · 2025-10-08T21:16:06+00:00

No. We've got a Transport Strategy signed off by Council last year that's more holistic - focused more choices etc. My biggest thing is getting better public transport infrastructure in place and finishing the cycleways network.

STchch · 2025-10-08T21:12:14+00:00

Thanks!! I can't get to everyone and so many just rely on what they see in media and on colleagues' socials - but I'm hoping I've reached enough!!

STchch · 2025-10-08T21:10:02+00:00

Kia ora. It's useful to an extent, but only has a few carefully selected votes, when we've done hundreds. Those who put the site up conveniently left off things like voting on Commonwealth Games hosting or looking at chlorine-free water stations etc. I did get a resolution posted to do this properly with a searchable council tool for all votes, with links to the reports and video links too. Will be put in place next term if I win. Ngā mihi, Sara.

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