Papanui High School finishes at 2:30pm each school day. Take care if you’re in the area at that time as traffic can build up quickly, especially on Sisson Drive as students head towards the bus stops on Main North Road.
No kerbside collection change for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Kerbside collection of wheelie bins will proceed as normal tomorrow Monday 26 September.
No changes to kerbside collection for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day 👑 If your collection day is Monday 26 September, pop your bins out by 6am as normal! EcoDrop transfer stations will also remain open as normal ♻️
SourceWork underway on missing sections of the Northern Line MCR
Enabling works are underway in preparation for construction of the sections of the Northern Line major cycleway between Tuckers Road & Sturrocks Road and also north of Barnes Road to Main North Road. Stormwater culvert pipes are being extended at the Tuckers Rd level crossing, and work will then move to Barnes Road. Cycleway path corridor works are expected to commence in December 2022 and take approximately four months. Please note that Tuckers Road is currently fully closed at the level crossing, with detours in place.
Plant a Tree Day: Cranford Basin
In addition to Papanui Bush, there’s also a tree planting opportunity at the Cranford Basin Kahikatea Forest this Saturday 24 September, from 10am to 1pm. See the Facebook event or https://bookings.conservationvolunteers.org/project/cranford-basin-plant-a-tree-day for more information.
Tree planting at Papanui Bush: 24 September
This Saturday 24 September from 9am there’ll be a community tree planting day at Papanui Bush, supported by the Rotary Club of Papanui. Access is via Bridgestone Reserve, 42 Langdons Road. Wear gloves and strong footwear or gumboots, and note that the rain day is Monday 26 September. See the poster for more information.
Assessment week at Papanui High School
It’s assessment week for senior students at Papanui High School this week. When students are not involved with an assessment at school they are expected to use the study leave to prepare for their exams and assessments or continue with set class work either at home or school. The Careers room, A12, is available during this time as a quiet study place. Click through for details.
Video: meet the candidates for Papanui, Innes, and Central Wards
Watch the livestream of the ‘meet the candidates’ event held on Sunday 18 September 2022 at the St Albans Community Centre:
Community Market this Saturday 17 September
The Christchurch Northern community Market is on this Saturday 17 September from 9am to 2pm at the Redwood Hotel, 340 Main North Road. See the market’s Facebook page or www.northerncommunitymarket.co.nz for more information.
SourceMeet the candidates: Papanui, Innes, and Central Wards
This Sunday 18 September there’s an opportunity to meet Papanui, Innes, and Central Ward Council and Community Board Candidates at 1pm at the St Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo St. The event will also be live streamed on Think Papanui. See the Facebook event for more details.
SourcePapanui Library to close from Monday 19 September
Papanui Library, one of the busiest in Christchurch’s library network, will be closed for refurbishment for six weeks from Monday 19 September. Work planned includes new flooring, roofing, and bathrooms, painting, and a renewed air conditioning system. During the closure items cannot be returned to the library, and hold items will be available at Fendalton Library, unless another site is requested. The customer service / NZ Post area will remain open.
Click through for more information:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/papanui-library-closes-for-spruce-up
Papanui Library closes for spruce up