Author: Simon Britten

From Friday 11 October traffic on QEII Drive will be changed over to use the first part of the interchange that is being constructed for the Christchurch Northern Corridor. Watch out for a 30km/h zone and changed conditions in the area. For more information see the project update at:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/…/CNC-QEII-Drive-southern-intercha…

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Ready to reopen: Redwood Library’s repairs are complete, the books are back in place, and it’s looking all set to welcome the public from this Monday the 7th of October.

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Think Papanui’s curator Simon Britten rounds up stories from the past week:

Top post of the week was last weekend’s news that NZTA funding is now confirmed, and construction of the Main North Road bus priority project is due to commence early in 2020.

I shared an action photo from Monday evening’s ‘meet the candidates’ forum hosted by the St Albans Residents’ Association.

I shared news of a cycle skills session for adults, being held today (Friday 4 October) at Northcote School.

I shared updated information about roadworks on St James Avenue.

Closing soon:

Voting papers for our local body elections need to be returned in the post by 5pm this Tuesday 8 October, or can be hand delivered to Council libraries / service centres until noon on Saturday 12 October.

Coming up:

• Redwood Library will reopen this Monday 7 October.
• There will be community fun days at Mitre 10 Mega Papanui on October 12 & 13.

Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me.
With warm regards
Simon Britten

The road closure sign on St James Ave that Think Papanui recently shared has been shifted to Dalriada St, with updated details. Please continue to take care in the area as chipseal replacement gets underway. For more information:
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic-update/737592

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On October 12 & 13 Mitre 10 Mega Papanui are running community fun days to celebrate the expansion of the store. Come along between 10am and 3pm each day for activities including bouncy castles, a free sausage sizzle, lawn games, scavenger hunt, face painting, candy floss, competitions and more! See this Facebook event or the Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui Facebook page for more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/470445020215161/

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Go Cycle Christchurch will run a free cycle skills session for adults this Friday 4 October at Northcote Primary School. This is for adults who want to practice & learn cycle skills in a car-free environment. For more information see this Facebook event, or check out the Go Cycle Christchurch Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2324842081066280/

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Last night the St Albans Residents' Association hosted a 'meet the candidates' forum, featuring candidates for Mayor and Environment Canterbury, as well as Council and Community Board candidates from four Wards, including Papanui (pictured). Remember to return your voting papers in the post by next Tuesday 8 October, or hand deliver by noon on Saturday 12 October.

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Here’s a look back at stories from the Papanui area over the past week in video form…
https://youtu.be/DegPOIjvFjA

Papanui Ward: weekly local news recap 28 September 2019

“Think Papanui’s founder and curator Simon Britten gives a rundown on stories covered by Think Papanui over the previous week. For more details on these stori…”

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Our Council has received confirmation of NZ Transport Agency funding for the Main North Road bus priority project, which will improve bus travel times and reliability through the Papanui area. Work is expected to commence early in 2020, and mainly involves line markings and road layout changes, some kerb and footpath realignment, along with full signalisation of the Grassmere St / Main North Rd intersection.

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Think Papanui’s curator Simon Britten rounds up stories from the past week:

I shared some photos from the Plant and Seed Swap that was held at Papanui Library last Saturday.

Top post of the week: Papanui-based community organisation Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi has released some concept images of their site development.

Breakfast burritos were on the menu at a community protest ahead of the Council’s consideration of transport projects downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor.

A revised re-opening date of 7 October has been announced for Redwood library, following an extended period of repairs.

The Christchurch Youth Council has surveyed local body election candidates.

The Council has approved the proposed transport projects downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor, as recommended by the recent joint Community Board meeting.

Coming up:

• The Positive Ageing Expo runs from 9am to 2:30pm this Monday 30 September.
• The St Albans meet the candidate forum starts at 7pm on Monday 30 September, and will include Papanui Ward candidates for Council and Community Board.
• There will be closures on St James Avenue this coming week, to allow chipseal replacement.

Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me.
With warm regards
Simon Britten