Author: Simon Britten

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Think Papanui is celebrating three years supporting community engagement in the Papanui Ward with a prize draw for followers of this Facebook Page. One lucky person will receive an autographed copy of Nadia Lim’s latest book – Vegful. To enter, just like Think Papanui’s Facebook Page and comment on the pinned post your favourite meal or favourite cafe/restaurant in the Papanui area. Promotion closes 8pm on Wednesday 6 November 2019. Think Papanui T&C apply: https://thinkpapanui.nz/tnc

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A free ‘gardening for beginners’ course starts on 21 November at Northcote Primary School. See this post for details…

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

Roadworks on Cranford Street have been rescheduled to start from this week and will continue through November.

Papanui Councillor Mike Davidson spoke about his priorities for this term at the Council’s inaugural meeting.

I shared the latest video version of these weekly recap articles.

Kerb and channel work is underway on Langdons Road.

The Christchurch Youth Council is recruiting for new members.

Contractors are set to drill a new deep well this summer at Papanui’s Grassmere pump station as part of the ongoing work to secure the city’s water supply.

Coming up:

• The Whakaoho Papanui Community Day returns to Papanui Domain this Sunday 3 November.
• Watch out for works to implement the 30km/h ‘slow zone’ on Sisson Dr, Langdons Rd, Restell St and Winston Ave from this coming Monday 4 November.

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

A new deep well is set to be drilled at Papanui’s Grassmere pump station, replacing a shallow well. This site supplies about 3% of the city’s water, and while the work is underway Grassmere’s water will be dosed with chlorine at 0.5mg/L. Council staff are also proposing water restrictions over summer to avoid bringing further unsecure wells back into service. For more information see the Council’s article on Newsline:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/council-fast-tracking-furthe…

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The Christchurch Youth Council‘s mission is to be a voice for the youth of Christchurch, for Christchurch to be the best city it can be, and for youth to be involved in making that happen. Recruitment for new members is underway, so if you’re aged between 12-24 years old, or you know someone who is, check out the information at: http://www.chchyouthcouncil.org.nz/join.html

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There are roadworks underway on Langdons Rd in the Morrison Ave area. Temporary traffic management is in place but the road is still open both ways. For more information:
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic-update/739692

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Here’s a recap of stories from the Papanui area over the past couple of weeks:
https://youtu.be/xxKdautkpxA

Papanui Ward: weekly local news recap 27 October 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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Christchurch’s City Councillors have commenced their new term, and will hold their first ordinary meeting this coming week. Here’s an overview of Mike Davidson – Councillor for Papanui‘s priorities for the next three years.

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The work to repair and resurface Cranford St between Innes Rd and the CNC roundabout has been rescheduled. From next Wednesday 30 October traffic will again be moved to the east side of the road so that the west side can be milled, repaired, and asphalted. In mid November the work will move to the other side of the road and then finally the centre of the road will be repaired and work on the central median will start. During this work there will be closures and turning restrictions on side streets, at least one bus stop will be shifted, and there will be a 30km/h speed limit in place. Click through for more information:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/…/cnc-cranford-project-update-2019…

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

We had two Spring Markets in the neighbourhood last weekend – at Aratupu Preschool and Nursery on Saturday and at St Joseph’s School on Sunday.

Last Saturday there were delays on both bridges over the Waimakariri river due to crashes and road works.

Top post of the week was news that the Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre will close for maintenance and refurbishment work this summer, from mid-January.

The Rotary Club of Papanui has a fundraising trailer raffle underway – see their stand in Northlands Shopping Centre for tickets.

The intersection of Glandovey Rd and Idris Rd was closed on the morning of Tuesday 22 October due to the serious crash there.

The Council’s latest Life in Christchurch survey is asking us for views on our neighbourhood.

Coming up:

• There are two local family events on 31 October (Halloween): a Kids Halloween Scavenger Hunt at St James Park; and the annual Light Party at St Albans Baptist Church
• The Whakaoho Papanui Community Day returns to Papanui Domain on 3 November.
• Watch out for works to implement the 30km/h ‘slow zone’ on Sisson Dr, Langdons Rd, Restell St and Winston Ave from Monday 4 November.

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