Procedural Matters & Minutes

This page includes:
- Minutes issued by the IHP and related procedural documents.
- Memorandums submitted by Council, and documents provided in response to IHP
requests for further information.
- Memorandums and correspondence provided by submitters.
Find out more about the proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (PC14)

Documents

Minutes issued by the IHP
Directions issued by the IHP
Memoranda of counsel for Christchurch City Council

Memoranda of counsel for Christchurch City Council filed with the IHP.

Appendices to the Memorandum of 29 November 2023 and Memorandum of 20 December 2023 are published in the sections below. 

Christchurch City Council - Further Responses to IHP Requests for Further Information

On 20 December 2023 Counsel for Christchurch City Council filed a Memorandum regarding panel requests for further information. 

This Memorandum included appendices A to N as published below. Please read this Memorandum in conjunction with Memorandum of Counsel dated 31 October 2023 and Memorandum of Council dated 29 November 2023.

Christchurch City Council - Responses to IHP Requests for Further Information

On 29 November 2023 Counsel for Christchurch City Council filed a Memorandum regarding panel requests for further information.

This Memorandum included appendices A to P as published below. 

 

Submitter Memorandum and Correspondence
Hearings – General Information

The Panel held hearings on submissions and further submissions on Christchurch City Council's proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change in October and November 2023 (weeks 1 to 8) and in April 2024 (weeks 9 and 10).  

Hearings were heard in accordance with the Hearing topics and subtopics schedule updated February 2024.  

Hearings schedules, hearing proceedings and tabled documents are available on the Hearings page on this website. 

The IHP Secretariat can be contacted at email: info@chch2023.ihp.govt.nz or phone 03 941 8581.

Hearing Procedures

The IHP has prepared Hearing Procedures which provide direction for the hearings.

Hearing Procedures and related matters may be updated, submitters are encouraged to check this website for further minutes and directions relating to hearing procedures before attending a hearing.

Procedural Matters, Minutes and Notices

The Panel will issue notices of times and dates for pre-hearing meetings and hearings. Christchurch City Council and submitters who asked to be heard will be notified by email, to the email address provided in their submission, of any notices that are relevant to their submission.

Friend of Submitters

A Friend of Submitters service is available to assist submitters. To access this independent service, please email Jane West CHCHPC13-14@jwest.co.nz or call 03 324 3324.

Evidence and Written Statements

Expert evidence that are to be called by any party are required to be circulated prior to the hearing, in accordance with hearing procedures and any directions of the IHP. Evidence is also required to be provided to the IHP Secretariat within the timeframes specified. Evidence received or tabled at hearings will be published on this website.

Recordings

Hearings will be live streamed and recorded. Recordings will be available on the Hearings section of this website.

The Panel held hearings on submissions and further submissions on Christchurch City Council's proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change in October and November 2023 and in April 2024.

Introduction

The Independent Hearings Panel has been appointed by Christchurch City Council. It is made up of five commissioners, who act independently and will provide a report and recommendations on PC14 to the Council.

All procedural minutes and directions of the IHP will be published on this page. Along with memorandum of Counsel for Christchurch City Council and memorandum of counsel for submitters and submitter correspondence.