Think Papanui

Langdons Road is set for a makeover in 2027, with the road to be resealed once water pipes have been replaced as part of the Northwest water and roading upgrade programme.

As part of these works, the Council is proposing on-road cycle lanes to connect with the Northern Line Cycleway, and new bus stops to support a proposed future bus route along Langdons Road.

Our bus operator Ecan advises that they have heard from the community that there is interest in providing better public transport connections to Northlink, Braintree Wellness Centre and other nearby amenities. If the proposed stops are supported, they could enable options for a future bus service along Langdons Road to be explored. Any future service would depend on further investigation, available funding and the necessary approvals.

Follow this link for more details and an online feedback form. The proposal is open for feedback until 20 November, and will be considered by the Community Board and Council in early 2027.

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet at 4pm on Monday 9 November in the Papanui boardroom.

The agenda includes:

• a landscape plan for a $1.1m makeover of Shirley Community Reserve;
• realignment of a private lane at 550 Colombo Street (the former Smiths City site);
• a funding application from the Albion Softball Club for administration and equipment costs;
• a funding application from Kiwi Family Trust to take responsiblity of day-to-day operation and coordination of the Phillipstown Community Hub;
• and a report with an overview of initiatives, activities, and issues, within the Community Board area.

The meeting is open for the public to attend and will be livestreamed on the Board’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/11/PCBCC_20261109_AGN_11318_AT_WEB.htm

A new voting place has popped up in Papanui – Te Ora Hou, at 77 Windermere Road, is open daily through to election day this Saturday. The one other voting place in Papanui Ward that is open before Saturday is at Northlands Shopping Centre. Other nearby places are Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, Merivale Mall, and Belfast Rugby Club.

To check details of voting places and hours, head to:
https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/voting-in-the-election/find-a-voting-place

Plumbing and drainage company Aquapro have made it ‘Facebook official‘ – confirming news previously reported in The Press, that Farmers at Northlands will relocate into the former Pak’nSave space. The new Farmers store is set to open in late 2027. Northlands has also announced a new entertainment centre near the Langdons Quarter in early 2027.

It’s time to choose your new way to pay for public transport in Ōtautahi Christchurch 🚌
From Monday 23 November, Metrocard and cash will no longer be accepted on Metro buses and ferries, and if you’re over 65 you won’t need to show your SuperGold card to the driver.
Here’s how to get ready:
✅ Tag on with a contactless debit or credit card, smartphone or smartwatch
✅ Or use a prepaid Motu Move card, available from over 100 retailers
✅ Link your concession to your payment method before 23 November to keep your discount or free travel
💳Until 22 November, you can get a Motu Move card from a retailer without the usual $10 fee. A minimum top-up of $5 is required. (Cards ordered online cost $10.💳)

Find Motu Move retailers at motumove.govt.nz/retail-locations

For more info visit the Motu Move website or the Metro Info website.

The 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November, 2026. Enrolment for the general election has now closed and voting is now underway.

On election day, voting places are open from 9am to 7pm. If you want to vote before election day, the opening hours might be different. Note that not all voting places are open every day. Some voting places are only open before election day, and some voting places are only open on election day.

There is a voting place operating at Northlands Shopping Centre, between the Main North Road car park and the old food court area.

For more information about voting place locations and hours see:
https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/voting-in-the-election/find-a-voting-place

The Whakaoho Papanui Community Day is coming up on Sunday 1 November 2026 from 1pm to 4pm in the Sissons Drive Carpark at Northlands Shopping Centre.

Organised by the Papanui Youth Development Trust (PYDT) and hosted at Northlands Shopping Centre, this annual community event brings Papanui together for an afternoon of free family fun. There’ll be games and prizes, bouncy castles, Crowntastic, Pedalmania, stone carving, a photo booth, spray tattoos and live performances, along with local food options.

Meaning “Wake Up” Papanui, Whakaoho is a chance to connect, have some fun and celebrate our local community.

For more information see the Facebook event or the Northlands website.

The Neighbourhood Trust’s annual Light Party is on this Saturday 31 October 2026 at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road.

This is a free family event which includes: Motorbike Rides; Mini Jeep Rides; Digger Ride; Lego Building; Plant a Seedling; Face Paint; Scavenger Hunt; Best Dressed Teddy Competition; Arts & Crafts; Inflatables; Sensory Room; and Food.

See the Neighbourhood Trust website or the Facebook event for more information.

On 12 October 2026, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

• heard reports back from two young people who had been supported by the Board’s Youth Development Fund, received feedback on this year’s Matariki in the Zone event, and received a presentation on the Chester Street East / Dawson Residential Heritage Area;
• approved renewal of Petrie Street between Averill Street and Warden Street;
• approved a dog exercise area at Fortune Playground;
• approved grants to Papanui Baptist Freedom Trust and Packe Street Park and Community Garden;
• approved 28 applications for Summer with your Neighbours funding;
• and received a report covering initiatives, activities, and issues within the Community Board area.

The Board will next meet on 9 November.

Click through for the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/10/PCBCC_20261012_MIN_11317_AT_WEB.htm

Monday 26 October 2026 is Labour Day.

Tūranga will be open from 10am to 5pm that day, but all other Council libraries will be closed.

There are no changes to bin collections on that day – if your bins are normally emptied on a Monday, please put them out by 6am as usual.