MEDIA ADVISORY
26 June 2013
Christchurch–West Melton Zone Committee Meeting
The Christchurch City Council will tomorrow (29 May) brief the Christchurch–West Melton Zone Water Committee on key
components of the draft Avon Stormwater Management Plan.
The Committee, which was formed in late 2011 to work with the community on water management, has identified stormwater
as a critical barrier to implementation of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) in the zone.
Its Zone Implementation Programme includes a number of priority outcomes related to improving stormwater impacts. Also
at its monthly meeting tomorrow, the committee will welcome four newly elected members. They are Chris Kelliher, Hamish
Keown, Jane Doogue and Lan Pham.
Chris Kelliher lives north of West Melton where he grazes livestock and holds a small irrigation consent. Chris has
extensive experience in the banking sector. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Commerce, and is a keen fisherman.
Hamish Keown lives in Riccarton and is currently the chairperson of Christchurch Ōtautahi Youth Council. Hamish is
studying for a Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning.
Jane Doogue lives in Cashmere and has a background in communications and community engagement. She has recently
completed a Master of Environment Policy and Management, and holds undergraduate degrees in Commerce and Arts. Jane
enjoys many outdoor recreational pursuits.
Lan Pham lives in Opawa and has a strong interest in freshwater ecosystems. Lan is a director of a recently-formed
freshwater conservation trust which works with community groups in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Lan holds a Master
of Science in Freshwater Ecology, is a member of the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society and the New Zealand
Association for Environment Education.
A presentation by the Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust will update the committee on current community conversations
about water management.
The committee will also discuss communications and engagement initiatives to raise its profile and maximise public
engagement opportunities.
Zone Committee meeting information:
Christchurch-West Melton Water Committee meeting
5:00pm, Thursday 29 May
The Boardroom, Fendalton Service Centre
For an agenda see the West Melton Zone Committee page at www.ecan.govt.nz/canterburywater.