Christchurch City Three Year Plan 2013-16
After the earthquakes the Government agreed to delay Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan until 2015 until a cost-sharing agreement for the recovery was worked out. The Council operated under the Three Year Plan 2013/16 until the Long Term Plan 2015/25 was adopted.
Volume 1
Three Year Plan 2013-16 Volume 1 of 2 [PDF 5.76MB]
Table of Contents & Introduction [PDF 63KB]
We have listened [PDF 205KB]
Christchurch Recovery and Rebuild Issues and Challenges [PDF 314KB]
How We Pay for Services [PDF 232KB]
Your Council [PDF 645KB]
Community Outcomes [PDF 239KB]
Development of Māori Capacity to Contribute to Council Decision-Making Processes [PDF 365B]
Financial Strategy [PDF 362KB]
Financial Overview [PDF 170KB]
Volume 2
Three Year Plan 2013-16 Volume 2 of 2 [PDF 6.81MB]
Table of Contents [PDF 28KB]
Assessments of Various Services [PDF 254KB]
Funding Impact Statement and Rating Policies [PDF 428KB]
Financial Policies [PDF 3.15MB] (includes Development Contributions Policy [PDF 2.83MB])
Reserves and Trust Funds [PDF 287KB]
Council Fees and Charges [PDF 732KB]
Policy on Significance [PDF 430KB]
Council Controlled Organisations [PDF 591KB]
Capital Endowment Fund [PDF 426KB]
Council Activities and Services
- Water Supply [PDF 497KB]
- Stormwater, Flood Protection/Control Works [PDF 279KB]
- Sewerage Collection, Treatment and Disposal [PDF 236KB]
- Roads and Footpaths [PDF 350KB]
- Regulatory Services [PDF 266KB]
- Refuse Minimisation and Disposal [PDF 593KB]
- Recreation and Leisure [PDF 310KB]
- Parks and Open Spaces [PDF 392KB]
- Economic Development [PDF 531KB]
- Democracy and Governance [PDF 187KB]
- Cultural and Learning Services [PDF 405KB]
- Community Support [PDF 351KB]
- City Planning and Development [PDF 324KB]
- Corporate Activities [PDF 118KB]
- Financial Forecasts [PDF 572KB]
- Capital Programme [PDF 425KB]
- Glossary of Abbreviations [PDF 35KB]
Activity Management Plans 2013-22
This information is provided for the Mayor, Councillors and Council staff, and contains links to Activity Management Plans discussed with and agreed upon by the Long Term Plan Committee, as part of preparing the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan (formerly the Long Term Plan 2013-22).
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