Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
St Paul’s Church and cemetery in Papanui date back to 1853. This Saturday 12 October there’s an open day, with free cemetery tours at 11am and 12:30pm. St Paul’s Church and Papanui Heritage Group members will be available to answer questions about families in Papanui. Click through for more information:
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/show/3051
St Paul’s Open Day and Cemetery Tours
“Visit St Paul’s Church to find your Papanui ancestors…”
Reminder: this Thursday 10 October there is a Biketober Christchurch event for kids at Papanui Primary School. From 10am to 1pm, come along and ride the school’s bike track. See the Facebook event for details:
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Here’s a look back at recent stories from the Papanui area, in video form…
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Papanui Ward: weekly local news recap 7 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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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…
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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/
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/
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.
