Community profile

Greater Hornby Area

The greater Hornby area is comprised of the Statistics New Zealand Area Units of Templeton, Islington, Hornby South, Hornby North, Broomfield, Sockburn, Wigram and part of Yaldhurst. The growth of Hornby at the turn of the century was due almost entirely to the development and extension of the frozen meat industry. According to Statistics New Zealand 2006 figures, 16% of the population was employed in services and sales and 16% in elementary occupations. In 2006, 13.1% of Greater Hornby’s population identified with the Maori ethnic group, which was higher than Christchurch City (7.6%). The area is well serviced with 69 neighbourhood parks, three garden and heritage parks and 15 sports parks. The main schools in the area are Hornby Primary School, South Hornby Primary School, Sockburn Primary School, Gilberthorpe Primary School, Templeton Primary School, St Bernadette’s School, Riccarton Primary School, Branston Intermediate School, Hornby High School and Riccarton High School.

Christchurch city

Key demographics

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Median personal income compared to Christchurch City (Data from Statistics New Zealand)

Employment status (%) (Data from 2006 Census, Statistics New Zealand)

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Social infrastructure mapping

The greater the size of the circle, the greater the impact and reach the organisation has within the community. Twenty-three organisations within the greater Hornby area show a high reach and impact. Twenty-five organisations have a medium impact. There are nine community organisations that have a high impact. This indicates a significant number of key organisations which contribute to the community well-being of residents in this zone.

The greater Hornby area consists of 28 community organisations, 42 sports groups, 40 recreational and leisure groups, 16 faith-based organisations, 10 residents’ groups, one business association and 13 community meeting venues.

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Social capital mapping

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Community development organisations rating 1a Number of organisations (4) 1b Strength of organisations (4) 1c Community development principles (4)

Connectedness rating 3a Number of neighbourhood support groups (4) 3b Number of residents' associations (2) 3c Access to networking groups/forums (4)

Volunteering rating 2a Investment in volunteers (4) 2b Number of volunteer hours from Fundforce (4) 2c Number of volunteer hours from Census (4)

Participation rating 4a Community events (4) 4b Fundforce participation rates (4) 4c Club membership numbers (3)

Resilience rating 5a Preparedness/response plan in place (3) 5b Identified groups to lead local response (3) 5c Capability of groups to lead local response (4)

Post-earthquake land map Department of Building and Housing (DBH) technical classifications as at 28 October 2011

Land condition in greater Hornby area The land map released by CERA on 23 June 2011 showed that the majority of the greater Hornby area has been designated green, so any repair or rebuild can go ahead. There is still a small area that is unzoned (white) between Buchanans Road and Waterloo Road, and Hayton Road and Main South Road, which is an industrial area. Within the white zone there is also a small piece of land that has been zoned orange, where further assessment is required. The 28 October 2011 rezoning announcement saw much of the land in the area retain its green zone status, but with additional Department of Building and Housing design classifications. In this area there are three separate classifications. All of the greater Hornby area residential zones (including residential Templeton) have been given the TC1-grey classification, which means that in the event of significant earthquake there is possibility of no to minor land damage due to liquefaction. As there is a considerable amount of rural land within the area, a corresponding unmapped rural zoning is attached to those areas. Land which has non-residential use, namely industrial, recreational, commercial and educational, has a non-residential rating.

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Pre- and post-earthquake analysis

Pre-earthquake Post-earthquake

Social environment a. Community organisations 4 4 b. Community connectedness 4 5 c. Community participation 4 5

Built environment d. Housing stock 4 3 e. Roading infrastructure 5 4 f. Commercial/community infrastructure 4 4

Economic environment g. Local business/services 4 5 h. Access to local services 4 4 j. Local economy 4 5

Natural environment k. Air quality 4 3 l. Parks and spaces 4 4 m. Accessibility to natural environment 4 4

Pre-earthquake Post-earthquake

Impact of earthquakes Post-4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011

Natural environment The September 2010 earthquake not only disrupted lives and property, it also altered the movement of water across and under the Canterbury Plains. To the west and north of Christchurch City lies a groundwater recharge area for the series of aquifers under Christchurch City – underground water fed from the Waimakariri River. This water has been clean and plentiful so far. However, as a result of the earthquake, groundwater levels spiked, springs started flowing, and the Hororata River changed its course. It is reasonable to conclude provisionally that there is no clear evidence of significant change in aquifer pressures or properties. There has been no earthquake damage in the greater Hornby area which affected the natural environment, nor any liquefaction or slumping of land in the parks and spaces waterways which stops the community accessing these facilities. Anecdotally, dust from the central business district (CBD) area was seen and experienced by some residents.

Economic environment Many businesses in the less damaged areas of Christchurch, particularly in the western suburbs, experienced major surges in business. Anecdotally, Hornby became the “new Riccarton”, and Hornby Mall (The Hub) was described as being “like Christmas”, as residents from the east were forced to shop outside their own devastated communities. Many businesses based in the CBD and the east also had to look for new premises, which has resulted in an increased demand for office space and retail space. The Wycola shopping centre is an example of this, where several new businesses have established themselves in shops that have been vacant for several years. From 2012 the combined recovery from the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes is expected to produce a sizeable increase in residential, commercial and infrastructure investment, which is likely to result in increased property prices and rents. In mid-2011 local real estate agents found it harder to find properties for sale and for rent in the Hornby area and prices are increasing. The earthquakes have also spurred a potential shifting perception of the trade-off between longer commutes and safety. Increase in trades people coming to Christchurch could lead for more demand on housing in the future in the greater Hornby area. There has been an increase in residents needing to access their Kiwi Saver accounts, which indicates that unemployment has affected residents in the area. The high demand for budget advice also indicates increasing financial pressure related to change in financial circumstances post-earthquakes.

Social environment Many families initially moved to the greater Hornby area from the south-east. There has been an increase in demand on food banks, and Hornby Heartlands reports a significant increase in families presenting with issues related to financial difficulties, health and housing. There was an increase in the number of Housing New Zealand enquiries in July 2011 at Heartlands, with some families having to move from current Housing New Zealand homes that had become unsafe after the earthquakes, and having to make other accommodation arrangements in the short-term. Budgeting continues to remain one of the highest accessed community services based at Hornby Heartlands. There has also been a noticeable number of male clients coming forward at Heartlands seeking support and accessing the counselling services. Community groups have had increased demands on their services and staff. There has been a significant increase in drug use and anti-social behaviour. Schools have noticed a slight increase in rolls at this stage, but are unsure long-term what their rolls will look like as a result of families moving to the area. Mental health is an issue, with an increase in clients presenting with issues related to anxiety and grief. There appears to be greater collaboration between community groups around post-earthquake issues and addressing the needs of individuals and families.

Built environment Most of the houses in the greater Hornby area are in a liveable condition with superficial damage and/or damage to chimneys and brick/block fences. There are no empty spaces as a result of damaged buildings being demolished, as seen in the east of Christchurch. Temporary structures have not been required due to the minimal physical impact on the built environment.

Future risks and opportunities

Since the earthquake in February 2011 there has been movement from the east to the west. The Riccarton/Wigram ward is one of the wards that has been chosen as a relocation destination. Approximately 2,600 moves were reported to the area six weeks after the February 2011 earthquake. As a result of the transfer of population to the west, a range of social issues has increased that may provide future risks to the greater Hornby area. These issues include the following: increase in family violence; increased debt; increase in gambling; increase in financial and employment issues; increase in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression; and grief. Crime trends have also transferred westwards, with an increase in drug use and anti-social behaviour as well as criminal offences. There has also been a general acknowledgement that men in particular are presenting more to health and support services. Men’s sheds have been identified as a useful way of supporting men and helping them connect. However, along with these risks there has also been noted an increase in community spirit, building of relationships and networks and general concern for individuals as well as families. There are opportunities and challenges related to capturing and maintaining neighbourliness. There is awareness among community groups and organisations for the need to work more collaboratively to address the needs of a growing population. With the influx of new residents from the east it is important that individuals and families feel welcomed and are supported through the transition from their pre-earthquake communities into the greater Hornby area. There is a risk that some families may fall through the net unless they are informed and included in community programmes and activities that will assist their transition and the development of a sense of belonging to their new communities, as well as a need to enable long-standing connections to continue. One demographic group more likely to be at risk in disasters and therefore more vulnerable in disasters is that of older adults. The issues faced by the elderly community, such as health, finances and isolation, are often complex and not readily resolved, and have been added to by earthquake stress. In some cases elderly people have moved in with their families, which can create compounding tension as time passes. Anecdotal evidence suggests that instances of “elder abuse” have emerged post-earthquakes where the abuse has been on-going for considerable time, but only reported after the earthquakes. Addressing the needs of the isolated elderly is a key issue for community groups in the greater Hornby area. There are opportunities for key community groups to work closely with health professionals to identify and support those elderly who are isolated in the community. Young people are also affected by changes related to their environment and stresses in their families. At this time schools have noticed only a slight increase in their rolls. However, policy discussions indicate that there will be an increase in the next two to five years in the greater Hornby area. The Hornby Networked Learning Community is made up of eight schools at primary, intermediate and high school levels. The network is forging a new initiative designed to have all schools working together to address the needs of Hornby students, develop a sense of continuity and togetherness in the Hornby educational community, and improve teaching and learning across the schools involved in the project. This new approach, focusing on continuity and relationship, is an opportunity to meet the needs of children and youth in demographic transition. The on-going development of the Hornby youth website is an opportunity to assist new families and young people moving into the area regarding information as to “what's happening”.