Reposted by JonoThe Press @thepress.co.nz · 20/12/2024When Cody Cooper sees a cracked footpath, fallen tree or broken sign, he calls it in. Now the Christchurch City Council has grown so frustrated with the volume of his requests that a senior staff member suggested “we should ban him for life”. www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605... 5177
Reposted by JonoDavid Palmer @cloventt.net · 21/12/2024I was in Cody’s meeting with staff. My take is: the council customer support management software is not fit for purpose, particularly the integration with SnapSendSolve. Banning someone for providing *too much* feedback is the wrong solution here 3195
Reposted by JonoDavid Palmer @cloventt.net · 21/12/2024Now that Main Nth Rd has been handed back to the Christchurch City Council I’m keen to see it redesigned to turn over more road space to pedestrians, and in particular add more pedestrian crossings. Like this bit near my house has almost 400 metres between crossing points. 182
Reposted by Jononzjanette @nzjanette.bsky.social · 19/12/2024It's been a day in NZ politics. A short and probably incomplete list: 1) the govt has canned 60% of kianga ora's housing projects. That's 1019 no longer being built. #nzpoloneroof.co.nzKāinga Ora axes 60% of social housing projects planned for 2025The developments the agency have put on ice would have provided 1019 homes. 77837
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 10/12/2024In summary: Simeon Street Cycleway: PASSED Te Aratai College Cycleway: PASSED Wheels to Wings: DEFERRED Though Wheels to Wings will be built for a very small section, just to connect the Northern Line and Nor'West Arc Cycleways, and a small amount of safety improvements 242
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Council votes to delay wheels to wings again, after previously voting to approve it around two years ago. What a waste of time and effort and money. 020
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Debate is underway! Cr Jake McLellan and Deputy Mayor Cotter are pushing Option 4 for Wheels to Wings, which builds the cycleway about half way. Cr Templeton is also pushing an amendment for the Te Aratai College cycleway being included in the Annual Plan. 141
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Where "rail compatible" means nothing of the sort and the association that represents road freight transport businesses is asked if they are worried about the continuing viability of rail freight (their competition). Make it make sense newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/09/f...newsroom.co.nzFerry decision: You're gonna need a smaller boatThe Govt has left the Cook Strait ferries project drifting rudderless towards the rocks for 12 months, when it could have handed responsibility to a new entity to design a sustainable solution, writes... 283
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Tomorrow, the Council will make a decision on the Wheels to Wings Cycleway (once again, possibly for the fourth time). There are eight options, with the likely result being a deferral to varying extents and limited construction. Keep an eye out for our coverage! 073
Reposted by JonoHarrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Christchurch had New Zealand's first public railway. 161 years later, we have no Commuter Rail services. How can we fix this injustice? Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/relearning... #transport #christchurch #urbanism 1204
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Finally a result after a long time and a lot of work by many people 050
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Cars are also to blame for loss of trees in our cities. Here a large tī kōuka cabbage tree was cut down 141
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Today Christchurch city councilors voted to allow more housing in outer suburbs like Hornby and Belfast but not just outside of the four aves. They limited the city centre walkable zone upzoning to inside the four aves as the IHP surprisingly recommended. 163
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Tim Scandrett asked about panel beaters making noise late at night annoying new residents. Looking on google maps the latest any of them are open is... 5.30pm 070
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Harrison-Hunt reiterates: the time is now to remove these restrictive heritage listings on places like Antonio Hall. “We need some options for renters, homeowners and students in Riccarton”. Will support expanding the CCZ catchment. 171
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Ridiculous from Deputy Mayor Cotter. More housing close to the city centre would be a good thing! 070
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Happy Plan Change 14 vote day to all who celebrate! We’ll be listening in and providing some updates on the Christchurch City Council’s decision-making as the day goes on. 0124
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Not sure if this sign is big enough, a little wider and they could've blocked the whole footpath and cycle lane 0121
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 21/11/2024So due to Health and Safety (some people injured themselves on the curb) there is now a bright yellow fence almost enclosing the bike parking at Woolworths Church Corner and 2/5 bike racks have been removed. It's now pretty awkward to use and will fill up even more often. 220
Reposted by JonoMark Sumner 🌒 @devilstower.bsky.social · 18/11/2024SpaceX would not exist without NASA. Now NASA's job is to see that SpaceX isn't mankind's only ticket into space. www.unchartedblue.com/look-up-spac...unchartedblue.comLook up! SpaceX may be NASA's greatest achievementNASA is not a business. It was never intended to be a business. The rockets, the probes, and even the Moon landings are, at best, secondary goals. 20632101
Reposted by JonoKent Lundberg @kentlundberg.bsky.social · 19/11/2024A trackless tram like the one trialled in Perth is not driverless, carries about 170 people, and includes unacceptable single provider propietary risk. Good for consultants and to delay meaningful near term solutions. 292
Reposted by JonoGreater Auckland @greaterauckland.bsky.social · 18/11/2024This is the most sensible of the three options considered. @AklTransport has refused to effectively do transport strategy, policy and planning. So bringing that back to council is a good move. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-...nzherald.co.nzWayne Brown proposes stripping back AT’s functions in draft budgetThe CCO reforms are not a 'slash and burn' mechanism, says the mayor. 1102
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 18/11/2024"Sausage flats" get a bad rap, but there are better alternatives. Perimeter block housing is a feature of many great cities around the world. It would only take a tiny tweak to the Christchurch District Plan to make it a reality here too. greaterotautahi.nz/greater-otau...greaterotautahi.nzGreater Ōtautahi supports minor amendment to District Plan to enable perimeter housingGreater Ōtautahi has a plan to unlock perimeter housing in Christchurch. By making one tiny amendment to the district plan, we can enable housing density to be done better. Spokesperson Jack Gibbons ... 1126
Reposted by JonoPatrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 18/11/2024How to city: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comParis to Replace Parking Spaces With TreesThe city’s new climate plan promises to drop speed limits, repurpose traffic lanes, remove 60,000 parking spots and create urban “oases” to combat extreme heat. 083
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Make it make sense, California. (Bay area air quality originally forced the diesel trains to be scrapped to ensure they wouldn't emit any more emissions) 010
Reposted by JonoJessica de Heij @jdeheij.bsky.social · 18/11/2024As the Hikoi is about to reach Wellington, don't forget there is another rally happening in Ōtepoti tonight. Livestream here: www.odt.co.nz/features/sou... Seven weeks after they promised transparency, we still don't know what will happen next.odt.co.nzHospital future still murkySeven weeks after Health Minister Shane Reti and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop came to Dunedin to scaremonger about the Dunedin hospital... 0164
Reposted by JonoHarrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Our Community Board decided to listen to the people and has chosen to keep the bus lanes over an ill informed clearway. Sensibility prevails. 161
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Simeon always forgets this when making claims about how speed increases to 110km/h will grow the economy. Freight (trucks) is still limited to 90km/h. 030
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Simeon always forgets this when making claims about how speed increases to 110km/h will grow the economy. Freight (trucks) is still limited to 90km/h. 010
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 14/11/2024KiwiRail going down the path of trying to close all rail level crossings in Chch and getting council to pay for overpasses 1115
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 11/11/2024Heathcote expressway lives another day. Closure moved to a "later, to be confirmed, date" www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3604...thepress.co.nzThe Press 282
Reposted by JonoGreater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Earlier today, the community board voted to keep the bus lane on Cranford St. Even while we were in the meeting, Cranford St was closed by a major accident. A grim reminder of the importance of good transport. Kudos to the community board for listening to the submitters. #christchurch #otautahi 0102
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 30/10/2024Kiwirail says the Scruttons Road railway crossing is unsafe for ongoing use, but instead of making it safe or closing it, they are trying to force @ChristchurchCC to close the cycleway that runs adjacent to it (but doesn't cross railway). What on earth!? www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/h...newsline.ccc.govt.nzHeathcote cycleway to be closedA 1.5km section of the Heathcote Express cycleway is being closed until rail upgrades are completed. 121
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 26/03/2024Anyone know the status of Antigua st cycle project? Construction was expected to start in Sep 2022, was delayed for (cancelled) CERF projects I think. CCC web says now expected to start construction in April/May. Is this still the case? ccc.govt.nz/the-council/... 100
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 23/12/2023Construction update of the Nor'West Arc cycleway section from UC to Aorangi Road (expected completion date is mid-2024). Some parts are almost done, others have not started yet. Northbound, the well progressed section is Ilam Rd from Memorial Ave to Aoriangi Rd: x.com/jono_dw/stat... 130
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 21/10/2023Wonder if there's any chance this property on the corner of Riccarton Rd and Waimairi Rd gets redeveloped into something better. Maybe one day it'll be next to a light rail station. For now it fronts a car sewer. 000
Reposted by JonoTheSarapocalypse @sarainchch.bsky.social · 19/10/2023Super exciting news day - I've just had an invitation pop up in my emails for the official opening of the Heathcote Expressway Major Cycle Route from the Tannery to Heathcote!!! 1st December 🎉 2221
Reposted by JonoOrthanc @orthanc.nz · 17/10/2023@nightwyrm.xyz has published the full list in the interests of transparency and also instructions should someone want to create their own variant github.com/nightwyrm/bs...github.combsky_feeds/kikorangi at main · nightwyrm/bsky_feedsA repo of BlueSky feeds for transparency and sharing. - nightwyrm/bsky_feeds 132
Jono @jonodw.bsky.social · 17/10/2023Fourth time asking for one of those large rubbish bins for this park... Not holding my breath but surely it makes sense even financially for CCC instead of paying contractors to empty this tiny one way more frequently than would be necessary for a large one. 010
Reposted by JonoG██████ 🇮🇪 🇳🇿 @genesis.eurosky.social · 16/10/2023To say I am spitting tacks is an understatement of how furious I am with Christchurch's incompetent mayor and the councillors who insisted on e.g. pushing through a stadium that we knew the city couldn't afford. As a cyclist who is a frequent user of both libraries and pools, this hits hard. 66822
Reposted by JonoTheSarapocalypse @sarainchch.bsky.social · 17/10/2023Seems topical, Ōtautahi 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 www.theguardian.com/books/galler...theguardian.comNeil Gaiman and Chris Riddell on why we need libraries – an essay in picturesTwo great champions of reading for pleasure return to remind us that it really is an important thing to do – and that libraries create literate citizens 2247
Reposted by JonoGauche Vibes @nedgilmore.bsky.social · 17/10/2023Food $200 Data $150 Rent $800 Stadium $683,000,000 Utility $150 someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my city is dying 45717
Reposted by JonoAllan Taunt @allantaunt.bsky.social · 08/10/2023First up post on Bluesky is an appreciation post. It is a thank you to all the wonderful people I have met recently that care about people and planet. It’s a big task to fix problems of the past, but it’s great knowing there are so many people fighting for this good cause. 0161
