31 MAY 2012 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 61 1747

Cultural Recovery

4. Renew greater Christchurch’s unique identity and its vitality expressed through sport, recreation, art, history, heritage and traditions – by:

4.1 acknowledging and celebrating the rich and diverse Ngāi Tahu, colonial and other heritages and connections;

4.2 resuming cultural, community and sports events and activities;

4.3 encouraging participation in a range of entertainment, cultural, recreational and sporting activities;

4.4 restoring historic buildings, where feasible, for the benefit of the community; and

4.5 acknowledging losses and creating spaces to remember, while embracing necessary changes to the city’s character and urban form.

Built Environment Recovery

5. Develop resilient, cost effective, accessible and integrated infrastructure, buildings, housing and transport networks – by:

5.1 coordinating and prioritising infrastructure investment that effectively contributes to the economy and community during recovery and into the future;

5.2 supporting innovative urban design, buildings, technology and infrastructure to redefine greater Christchurch as a safe place built for the future;

5.3 rebuilding infrastructure and buildings in a resilient, cost-effective and energy-efficient manner;

5.4 developing a transport system that meets the changed needs of people and businesses and enables accessible, sustainable, affordable and safe travel choices;

5.5 zoning sufficient land for recovery needs within settlement patterns consistent with an urban form that provides for the future development of greater Christchurch;

5.6 having a range of affordable housing options connected to community and strategic infrastructure that provides for residents participation in social, cultural and economic activities; and

5.7 drawing on sound information about ongoing seismic activity and environmental constraints, including other natural hazards and climate change.

Natural Environment Recovery

6. Restore the natural environment to support biodiversity and economic prosperity and to reconnect people to the rivers, wetlands and Port Hills – by:

6.1 ensuring recovery activities value, protect and sustainably manage the sources of our water;

6.2 ensuring ecosystems are healthy and functioning;

6.3 improving the quality and function of estuaries, waterways and wetlands to support the unique biodiversity that is endemic to Te Waipounamu;

6.4 providing public access to and opportunities for outdoor recreation, cultural, social and economic activities;

6.5 enhancing air quality through managing recovery activities that impact on air quality, such as heating, transport, demolition and construction; and

6.6 storing, sorting and processing waste in an environmentally safe and effective manner, including minimising and recycling construction and demolition wastes.

5 Priorities – Ngā Whāinga tōmua

This strategy identifies the following priorities to address and promote social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing.

People’s safety and wellbeing by:

• enabling people, particularly the most vulnerable, to access support;
• addressing the risk to life posed by unsafe buildings and from natural hazards;
• providing options for repairing housing and temporary or replacement housing;
• deciding whether land is suitable for residential use and providing a process for purchasing affected residential property; and
• repairing and maintaining essential services to all homes and businesses until major infrastructure is completed and/or land use decisions are finalised and implemented.

Investment conditions in greater Christchurch to support the rebuild and development of the area.

Permanent repair or rebuild of infrastructure in areas identified for redevelopment and development in the short to medium term. This strategic and horizontal infrastructure includes lifeline utilities, major transport routes, public transport services and electricity and communication networks.

Supply of land for recovery needs through efficient consenting processes and timely provision, restoration or optimisation of infrastructure. This enables developers to provide a mix of quality housing options that are connected to services and infrastructure (for example, schools, communications, shopping and transport networks) and new business developments.

Coordinate work across central government, iwi, local authorities, insurers and the private sector to:

• establish and facilitate clear arrangements for governance and work programming;
• align and sequence work including the early identification of risks and removal of obstacles to the rebuild;
• respond to housing needs; and
• encourage the provision of a variety of accommodation that is sufficient for residents, including temporary construction workers and people displaced due to the rebuild.

Communicate and engage with communities including youth so that they understand and can participate in recovery activities and inform the development of recovery programmes.