Halswell Community Blog

June News from around the community:

Halswell Hall

Judith outlined the work the hall has had done. This includes major drainworks and installation of a water filter.  They are also fundraising and seeking sponsorship for an outdoor AED.  The Spring bulb fundraiser raised $600 and the latest fundraiser is Pies. Judith left some flyers and details for interested people.

Kiwi Church

Beer and BBQ Church is happening at the Hub each Sunday. 

Halswell Community Project

Chrys requested items for the newsletter and Judith passed on congratulations for a successful AGM.

Keri shared that the May market was a huge success with a beautiful day and over 1200 people visiting.

Kate shared that the council had voted unanimously to gift the Hub to HCP and that HCP are now working with staff to organise this.

A reminder that the Hub is a collection point for Blankets, Wine Bottle Tops, Bread Tags and sports gear for the give gear get great programme.

Friendship Club / Garden Club

Meeting regularly as usual

CDEM (Civil Defence)

Sonali introduced herself as the new Community Resilience Coordinator to work with communities on response etc. She shared a series of leaflets/flyers and information that are useful for communities including radio frequencies and information on tsunami zones.

Halswell Residents Association.

John outlined the work the HRA has been doing including submissions to the council and concerns over the ward systema nd boundaries.

HRA are currently opposing and extension of hours and footpath advertising by the Bottle-O on Ensign Street. They have also been discussing speed restrictions and the Matai Stumps on Quaifes road.

Halswell Residents Association meet on the last Monday of each month, 7pm at St Marys Church.

CCC

Emma shared that the representation review was due to close (Thursday 17th June)

Sam shared about an upcoming engagement on parks in Halswell that she would like to hear from the community about. More information to follow.

Get Set Go workshop is coming up for those who might be interested. This is a 1 day workshop for anyone involved in organising community events. For more information contact Sam.

Community Board

Debbie and Andrei outlined what the community board have been working on. This includes the representation review and ward boundaries. Kennedys bush was originally positioned in the Cashmere ward but has now been reassigned to Halswell. This unfortunately created another issue which saw Knights Stream pushed out to Hornby. Following more discussion with Council Knights Stream is now back in Halswell Ward but at the expense of Copper Ridge, which remains in Hornby. This seems like a strange decision as parts of Wigram are in Halswell but parts of Halswell are not.  Andrei is asking for clarification and plans to appeal this.

Debbie agreed that the motorway was a more logical boundary and shared her personal opinion that maybe we shouldnt have boundaries within the community board ward (Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton) as the board makes collective decisions for the whole area. However discussion also outlined why having smaller boundaries was useful - people feel that they have a direct route to those making the decisions.

Andrei also shared that it was Mens Health Awareness week and they are collecting NEW underwear and socks for men in need. These can be dropped into the Hub during the week (14th - 21st June)