How decisions are made about future projects and activities in the OARC.
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Governance
As part of the Global Settlement Agreement, the Council agreed to a co-governance structure with Ngāi Tūāhuriri, community groups and community boards regarding decisions around both permanent and transitional uses within the regeneration area.
The future governance of the regeneration area is an important conversation that needs careful thought, and in August 2022 the Council formally established the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Co-governance Establishment Committee.
Ngāi Tūāhuriri Upoko Dr Te Maire Tau and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel co-chair the Establishment Committee, which provides advice to the Council on the development of a permanent co-governance entity for the area.
Ngāi Tūāhuriri appointed four members, in addition to Dr Tau, to the Committee. Its four appointees are Tania Wati, Dr John Reid, Thomas Hildebrand, and Tutehounuku Korako.
The Council drew from the wider community to appoint Hayley Guglietta, Dr Cynthia Roberts and Julyan Falloon. After the local body elections in October, Councillor Kelly Barber was appointed to the committee. It's expected an enduring entity will replace this establishment committee.
Community consultation
The community played a pivotal role in the development of the Regeneration Plan.
Continuing to work closely with the community is a high priority for the Council as we develop the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor to create an incredible asset for both the city and New Zealand. Any future public consultation opportunities will be published on Kōrero mai | Let’s talk(external link).