Actually when I use the cycleways I see them being used a lot. They are being used by workers going to work, school kids, biking groups galore, university students. Car drivers should be thanking those who need to drive to work etc because they are making their commute quicker by not driving everywhere.

You know, it’s really not hard to find information addressing all of these points:
– Quite a large proportion of people bike even monthly in Chch: https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2023/06/13/more-people-than-you-think-in-christchurch-are-cycling-and-a-growing-number-are-female/
– Cycle numbers continue to keep going up: https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2024/03/17/chch-cycle-counter-update-mar-2024-the-only-way-is-up/
– Over 20,000 people cycle to work or study every day in Chch (never mind all the other trips that people also make by bike): https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2024/10/13/2023-census-stats-show-cycling-growth-in-christchurch/
– Rain or cold barely make a notable dent on cycling numbers: https://cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2019/04/21/guest-post-nobody-rides-bikes-in-winter-right/

Actually I see loads of people biking through winter these days! Not sure what time you commute, but most cycle commuters avoid peak times so ride early in the morning. I don’t drive to work at all these days, just use the car for longer trips. I’m most certainly not alone. Your life, your choice on how you travel. Definitely don’t decide what is and isn’t practical for others by thinking about your situation.

That’s all public information if you are interested. Some meetings are also live streamed if you have a lot of time on your hands

https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes