Think Papanui

ECan is reviewing the bus and ferry network within Christchurch and the surrounding townships in Selwyn and Waimakariri.

Whether you catch the bus often, sometimes, or never – ECan wants to know:

• what works and what doesn’t
• what would encourage you to use public transport more often
• which changes should be prioritised across the network
• what would make the biggest difference for you and your family.

A consultation document may have arrived in your letterbox already. Click through for more information and a link to a survey, or you can pick up a feedback form at local libraries.

Feedback is open until Wednesday 24 June.

The Council has a two-year programme of work underway to upgrade water and roading infrastructure in Christchurch’s northwest.

Works expected to start in May include: water supply pipe replacement on a 2km section of Harewood Road; installation of new separated cycleway on Matsons Avenue and Harewood Road, as part of the Nor’West Arc and Wheels to Wings cycleways; and replacement of wastewater pipes on Matsons Avenue, Chapel Street and a section of Harewood Road.

“The upgrades will ensure these essential services continue to meet the needs of our growing communities.” says the Council. “We’ve carefully planned the projects to reduce disruption, keep traffic flowing and get out of the way as quickly as possible.”

Isaac Construction has been awarded the cycleway and wastewater contract on Matsons Avenue, Chapel Street and Harewood Road. There’s an opportunity to meet the contractor and hear more about the project at 10am on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Chapel Street Centre 68 Harewood Road.

For more information and to sign up for project newsletters, see:
– Overall Northwest water and roading upgrades programme
– Nor’West Arc cycleway extension, wastewater work and street renewal 

On Monday 11 May 2026, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

• heard from the St Albans Residents Association regarding Cranford Street, and from a Francis Avenue resident regarding traffic issues in her area;
• heard a deputation from ICON – Inner City West Neighbourhood Association regarding the Community Board’s draft plan;
• approved the concept plan for a play space renewal at Fortune Reserve;
• approved safety- and streetscape-related changes for Edgeware Village;
• approved no stopping restrictions at the intersection of London & Perth Streets;
• approved the extension of Leander Street in Papanui (pic);
• adopted the 2026-28 Community Board Plan, with minor amendments following public feedback;
• approved two grants from the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund;
• and received an area report on issues and initiatives within the Board area.

The Board will next meet on Monday 8 June 2026.

Click through for the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/05/PCBCC_20260511_MIN_11312_AT_WEB.htm

Consultation on the planned renewal of Condell Avenue has been extended by a fortnight, and now closes on 24 May 2026. If you would like to give feedback and haven’t yet done so, head to https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/condellrenewal.

The Northern Line cycleway / shared path is being progressively closed in sections to enable streetlight pole renewals along the corridor. Council advises that these renewals are necessary to maintain the safety, reliability, and long-term functionality of the lighting infrastructure within the area.

To minimise disruption to users and nearby residents the works are being staged in short sections, and closures are limited to daytime working hours between 9am and 3pm, with sections reopened as soon as works are completed. In some cases, sections may reopen earlier than originally scheduled depending on progress.

Advance warning signage and detour information have been put in place to help guide cyclists and pedestrians safely around the active work areas.

The section just north of Wairakei Road is being worked on at the time of posting, and will be completed in the next day or so.

Estimated dates for the balance of the work:

• Wairakei Rd to Glandovey Rd 11/5/2026 until 15/5/2026.
• Glandovey Rd to Fendalton Rd 12/5/2026 until 19/5/2026.
• Fendalton Rd To Matai St West 13/5/2026 until 21/5/2026.

Consultation is open on the planned renewal of Condell Avenue, between Matsons Ave and Blighs Rd.

The proposed project will:

• replace the deep-dish gutter with shallow kerb and channel;
• improve drainage;
• reconstruct the footpath and road;
• provide a narrower crossing point near the retirement villages;
• and improve road markings.

Condell Avenue is one of 16 avenues in Papanui that were planted with trees as a living memorial to soldiers who died during World War II. The associated heritage status means that any alteration to Council land requires resource consent, and as a result of this restriction only limited improvements are proposed.

To provide separation between trees and power lines all trees on the eastern side of the road are proposed to be removed, with trees retained on the western side only.

Click through for more information and an online feedback form. Consultation is open until 10 May 2026.
https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/condellrenewal

The Papanui RSA is holding a march and service this Anzac Day Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers Arms Road. The march will form up at the rear of the Papanui Club near the Bowling Club from 9:30am, and the service will be held on the front grassed area at 10am. The community is invited to come together, pay their respects, and remember those who served. For more information see this Facebook post or the Papanui RSA’s Facebook Page.

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet at 4pm on Monday 13 April 2026 in the Papanui boardroom.

The agenda includes:

• a briefing on Environment Canterbury’s public transport network review;
• proposed road names for developments at 147 Prestons Road and 7 Selkirk Place;
• upgrades to two bus stops on Main North Road (pic) and one on Marshland Road;
• a footpath connection to improve accessibility to the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor at Medway Street;
• revised parking restrictions on Deans Avenue to improve safety and parking compliance for busses serving winter school sports;
• and an Area Report covering initiatives and issues within the Community Board area.

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

Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/04/PCBCC_20260413_AGN_11311_AT_WEB.htm

On Monday 9 March 2026, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

• approved a landscape plan for Little Poland Park (pic);
• approved No Stopping restrictions on Tuam Street at Mathesons Road;
• approved the change of existing P10 restrictions on Rutland Street to be P30 instead;
• approved No Stopping restrictions on Durham Street North at Caledonian Road;
• and received a report on issues and initiatives within the Community Board area.

The Board will next meet on Monday 13 April.

Click through for the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/03/PCBCC_20260309_MIN_11310_AT_WEB.htm

Construction work started today on a wastewater storage facility at the south end of the Cranford Basin area being developed for housing.

The facility is designed to reduce wastewater overflow issues and allow for growth in the area, by collecting and storing stormwater-diluted wastewater during wet weather events until there is capacity in the wastewater network for release. The facility is adjacent to the Papanui Parallel shared path, just north of Rutland Reserve.

Initial construction activity will be a 3-4 month period where the site will be pre-loaded with gravel to consolidate and strengthen the underlying soil. The work will involve truck movements via Main North Road and Grassmere Street, with the full construction programme expected to be complete in late 2027.

For more information, see the project’s Start Work Notice, or follow this link for more information on infrastructure projects in the Papanui area.