Public Information Leaflet - Christchurch City Council

March 2016
Manuka Cottage Background:
Addington Community House Incorporated (ACHI), known as Manuka Cottage, is a community development hub in
Addington. Manuka Cottage was established in 1993. It was identified through research undertaken by Christchurch City
Council that Addington had no local meeting place to gather as a community.
As a response to the greater need in Addington, Anglican Care and the Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board invested
in a Community Development Worker and a cottage base for Addington. In 1993, Manuka Cottage was established and
operated at 45 Dickens Street until 2012 when it was forced to move due to post earthquake insurance issues.
Council recognised the contributions of the Cottage to both local disaster recovery and the risks of high needs not being
met within the community. A Capital Endowment Fund Grant was provided for Council to purchase a suitable new
property for the re-establishment of a community facility.
Christchurch City Council
New Community Facility—
Cornelius O’Connor Reserve
What are we proposing? (refer plan):
It is proposed to build a new community facility on
Cornelius O’Connor Reserve in Harman Street, and will
be home to Manuka Cottage.
Cornelius O’Connor Reserve has been proposed to house
this new community building as it is a central location
for the whole community.
Image sourced from Google Maps
Timeline:
Tuesday 1 March 2016
Wednesday
23 March 2016
April
2016
Consultation
Consultation
opens
closes
Submitters notified
the outcome of
consultation and board
meeting date
May
2016
Anticipated
Community Board
decision
Late 2016/
Early 2017
Construction to
commence
(subject to approval)
The building itself will have a large central open room
with three smaller rooms for office space and meetings. A
kitchen will have large opening windows for servicing an
outdoor space. The main entrance will be facing Harman
Street with large slider doors facing the park. The
building will be set back into the south east corner of the
reserve. A new path will link from Harman Street to the
building and also through to Harman Courts. Three car
park spaces will be provided, one disabled, the others
for staff. For security, the car park will be locked in the
evenings.
Poplar trees along with several other smaller trees will be
removed to make room for the new building. The poplar
trees are nearing the end of their life and are showing signs
of decay. New trees and shrub planting is proposed.
You are invited to attend the upcoming
community BBQ at Cornelius O’Connor Reserve.
It will be from 5pm - 7pm on Tuesday 8 March 2016.
The project team and members of Manuka Cottage
will be there for you to ask questions about the new
community facility.
We look forward to seeing you there.
have your say
have your say
www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
Lori Ford
Engagement Adviser
Christchurch City Council
PO Box 73013
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8154
Phone (03) 941 8355
Email [email protected]
have your say
www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
If you wish to comment on
the plan, please complete the
enclosed freepost form and
return by 5pm on Wednesday
23 March 2016
You can comment by:
• Returning the enclosed freepost form
Council wants to hear your views on
building this community facility on
Cornelius O’Connor Reserve.
Please ensure that your comments reach us
by 5pm on 23 March 2016.
• Visiting the Christchurch City Council’s ‘Have
Your Say’ website: www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
If you wish to discuss any aspect of this plan or
process please contact:
Lori Ford, Engagement Adviser
Phone (03) 941 8355
Email [email protected]
Community events and groups run by Manuka Cottage Volunteers
Manuka Cottage is…..
Cottage Activities:
Monday 10am – 1pm, Tuesday 10am – 3pm, Wednesday 10am – 3pm, Thursday 10am -3pm, Friday 12-2pm
commu
Volunteers recognised
Community Development generally works 8.30am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.
Mothers in th
nity service awards
e Community
Group
Some 3000 people local residents, business and organisations benefit from the activities generated by Manuka Cottage.
Community Development through Manuka Cottage seeks to empower Addington to define its identity and to strengthen the
community so that all people have a sense of belonging, feel safe, contribute to and participate in the world around them.
Craft Group
Manuka Cottage achieves this through encouraging action in Addington by providing activities, groups and projects.
Community consultation event for
Artist impression
Fruit and vege
volunteers
Meet the politica
l candidates deba
te
Cherylan and Karolin