Sumner Community Group
Sumner is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, which was badly affected by the magnitude 6.3 (ML) earthquake which destroyed a large part of the Christchurch central business district and which killed 181 people on 22 February 2011. The Sumner Community Group is a loose coalition of local people who believe that our community can overcome the destruction of February 2011, better, stronger, and more sustainable than before.
Current News
CanCERN Updates
18 May 2012 Update - Green Zone 'Expo' Information Gathering . Click to participate in survey. Newsletter #38 is out. Read online.
Christchurch Coastal Pathway Update
Update 18 May - The Christchurch Coastal Pathway is lodging a SUBMISSION ON DRAFT ANNUAl PLAN 2012-2013.
Following our successful deputation to Council last week which saw the Councillors agree to the concept of a Coastal Pathway. We now have a golden opportunity in the Council’s Annual Plan to get some money on budget for the master planning of this pathway. Could you please print off some copies of our submission and get as many signatures as you can by midday Monday 21st? Drop the completed forms into the dropbox at the Sumner Community Noticeboard or all shops in Sumner have the form to sign on their counter.
Get as many people / work collegues / friends to sign it.
CERA Update
18 May Update - White Zone Announcements for the Porthills
The announcement has been live-streamed on the CERA website, www.cera.govt.nz
Check http://cera.govt.nz/my-property
Press release today from Gerry Brownlee
Sumner Residents Association - Update
Update 16 May -
- New SRA noticeboard
- Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan
- Resident Association forum report for 2012
Read more...
Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Update
16 May Update - Agenda Items relating to Sumner area
- Nicholson park radio newtwork communications site - Scarbough hill
- Sewer construction over 33 Heberden Ave
Read more....
Logo that represents Sumner
Share an idea for a logo design that represents what Sumner is about (hills, beach, cycling, walking, surfing, village feel)? Click here for more details
Port Hills Rockfall Remediation Update
May 16 Update - Evans Pass Road
Rock stabilisation work will be continuing above Evans Pass Road, for a period of approximately 8 – 12 weeks. Read more....
Sumner Courtiers
We are local people who enjoy the theatre but don't like driving on these roads at night.
After the success of our first outing, The Sumner Courtiers ride again to the Court theatre.
Find out more....
SCIRT Update
May 16 Update
A new wastewater pipe from Seaspray Lane down to Heberden Avenue to the intersection of Wiggins Street and Head Street is being installed, starting Monday 21 May for approximately eight weeks. Go to http://strongerchristchurch.live.egressive.com/work/wastewater or
Sumner Urban Design Group Update
Update 16 May - Questions for collecting feedback from the community about:
- Speed limit
- Scarborough Park
- St Leonards Squake
- Grassed berms and trees
- Improved pedestrian crossing facilities
- Walking / cycling tracks
Read more and take part in a poll ...
Tenancy information and advice session
Have your tenancy questions answered and find out helpful tips for dealing with earthquake-related tenancy situations. Click her to read more
Oil Free Peaceful Demonstration
This Saturday, a group of local residents concerned about deep-sea oil drilling proposed off Canterbury’s coast, will brave the wintery conditions at Sumner beach covered in ‘oil’ to raise awareness about the issue. Click here to read more
ChCh Coastal Hill Cluster Update
Update 16 May - Community meetings with Insurers are being arranged by the Coastal Hills Cluster's Insurance group. The next meeting organised with with VERO and AA. Meeting is organised for Tuesday 29 May 2012 7:30pm at the Sumner New School Hall, Dryden Street Sumner. Click to read more....
Civil Defence - Hagley/Ferrymead Ward meeting Update
Update 4 May - Next monthly meeting scheduled Monday 21s May with guest speaker Murray Sinclair talking about:
1. The New Civil Defence Emergency Management Unit Structure
2. Earthquake Learnings
3. Tsunami Risk, Evacuation Arrangements and Alerting Systems
Public Notice - Social chit chat
Are you one of those people who work alone in Sumner but miss that casual social contact and sometimes has a sense of social isolation? read more ...
Local Knowledge
Sumner Rocks
Amanda Cropp on rockfall
The Sumner Rocks T-shirts, bumper stickers and street party were great morale boosters, but behind the fun slogan lies the cold reality that the boulder problem is a big one.
Coastal Pathway Group
Being regularly active outdoors (particularly in your local community setting) is one of the cornerstones of good mental health. Without getting outdoors, being active and strong social connections there is no chance of good mental health.
Help us make the Christchurch Coastal Pathway a reality:
- Subscribe to become a supporter
- Sign our Statement of Support
- Participate in our poll
- Join Coastal Pathway Facebook Page
Read about the benefits of a coastal pathway....