Have you seen the latest aerial flyover video showing progress on the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC)? This footage follows the project from north to south, from the Waimakariri River through to Cranford Street.
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Author: Simon Britten
January Community Board newsletter
The January newsletter from the Waipapa/
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The Vinnies shop in Papanui reopens 13 Jan
The Vinnies shop in Papanui has restocked and reopens tomorrow, Monday 13 January at 9am.
Garden awards closing soon
There’s just over a week left to enter the Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards. Entries close at 5pm on Monday 20 January, with categories for: residential house; residential unit; school or early learning centre; and community or business. Click through for more information and a link to an online entry form:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/christchurch-gardeners-with-…
Christchurch gardeners with bumper crop can reap rewards
“If you have a garden packed with plentiful potatoes, lavish lettuces or beautiful berries then you could be a contender for the upcoming Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards…”
Graham Condon centre to close for maintenance
A reminder that the Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centre will be closed for refurbishment from this coming Monday 13 January. The pools will be closed until April 2020, but the main hall and gym will reopen in February. Click through for more information:
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Main North Road bus priority project underway
Work on the Main North Road bus priority project gets underway tonight Wed 8 January, with three nights of potholing to locate underground services. The major works will then start from Monday 13 Jan. Click through for more info, including details of the public drop-in session next Tuesday 14 Jan from 3:30pm:
https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works/show/327
New Year Honour for Yvonne Palmer
Papanui resident and long time Shirley-Papanui Community Board member and chair Yvonne Palmer has been announced as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year’s Honours, adding to the QSM she received in 1998. Congratulations Yvonne! Click through for details of her service to seniors and the community:
https://dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/ny2020-mnzm#palmeryv
New Year Honours 2020 – Citations for Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Wheelie bin collection days change over holiday period
If your Christchurch City Council wheelie bins are normally collected on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, put them out one day later this week and next week.
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Views wanted on proposed alcohol ban for league grounds
The Christchurch City Council is proposing a new permanent alcohol ban for rugby league fields and adjoining areas, following a temporary ban during the 2019 season. The proposal is open for feedback until the 20th of January 2020. For details of the proposal and a link to an online feedback form, click through to:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/views-wanted-on-proposed-alc…
Views wanted on proposed alcohol ban for league grounds
“Christchurch City Council is seeking public feedback on its proposal to introduce a new permanent alcohol ban for rugby league fields and adjoining areas.”
13 December Board meeting outcomes
At the 13 December meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: was briefed on the Council's external capital works map; approved the relocation of one Harewood Rd bus stop and removal of another; approved one grant from the Board's Discretionary Response Fund and two from the Positive Youth Development Fund; resolved that the Chairperson will have a casting vote; appointed a recess committee; approved governance arrangements, including a meeting schedule for 2020 and a submissions committee; appointed Board representatives on outside organisations; and received an Area Report on initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The board will next meet on 31 January 2020. Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20191213_MIN_42…
