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A health hub for Bishopdale Mall?

This week’s Nor’West News reports that Bishopdale Mall is set to gain a health hub in the former Mitre 10 building. See this article for more, or you can read the full digital edition online at https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/62757232/norwest-news-july-30-2019

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Author Simon BrittenPosted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

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The Christchurch City Council is calling for expre The Christchurch City Council is calling for expressions of interest from 15 to 24-year olds who are keen to lead a climate project in Christchurch through the Youth Climate Action Fund. A wide range of ideas could qualify for support, with between $1,600 and $8,500 available for successful applications. Expressions of interest are open until 31 August 2026, and applications will open between 14 August and 28 September 2026. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Chch #Christchurch #Community #LocalGovernment
On 13 July, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Comm On 13 July, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board: received presentations from members of the public, including one raising concerns with parking near intersections in Papanui, and one from the Papanui Heritage Group proposing storyboards for the Papanui Memorial Avenues (pic); approved safety improvements at the Armagh/Fitzgerald and Gloucester/Fitzgerald intersections; approved ‘authorised vehicles only’ parking on Livingstone Street, where the footpath is located on privately-owned property; and received a staff report on issues and initiatives within the Board area. The Board will next meet on 10 August. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
A public survey is open until Sunday 26 July 2026, A public survey is open until Sunday 26 July 2026, for feedback on options for the reorganisation of Canterbury councils. This follows the Government's request for proposals for local government amalgamation. Christchurch City Council will meet on 4 August to consider what approach to take regarding a proposal, which must be submitted to Government by 9 August. Possible options range from a unitary authority on Christchurch's existing boundaries, through to an 'all of Canterbury' single authority. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
Matsons Avenue will be one-way between Condell Ave Matsons Avenue will be one-way between Condell Ave and Harewood Road (with traffic flowing towards Harewood Road), until December 2026. This will provide a safe working environment for contractors upgrading the stormwater and wastewater infrastructure on Matsons Avenue and constructing the Nor'West Arc Cycleway. Harewood Road remains open to two-way traffic, but a speed reduction is in place. Windermere Road is also due to be closed at its intersection with Matsons Ave, although when Think Papanui was on site this morning that closure wasn't yet in place. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
The Government requires Councils to review waste m The Government requires Councils to review waste management and minimisation plans every six years. Christchurch's plan and policies have been reviewed, and the Council is now seeking feedback, including on: separate glass collection and processing; repurposing unwanted household goods; and a dedicated litter team. Draft policies on litter & illegal dumping, and community waste disposal, are also open for feedback. Consultation is open until 3 August. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet at 4pm on Monday 13 July 2026 in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: public paticipation; safety improvements at the Armagh/Fitzgerald and Gloucester/Fitzgerald intersections; 'authorised vehicles only' parking on Livingstone Street, where the footpath is located on privately-owned property (pic); and a report on issues and initiatives within the Board area. The meeting is open for the public to attend and will be livestreamed on the Board's YouTube channel and Facebook page. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
A positive outlook for postal services in Papanui: A positive outlook for postal services in Papanui: NZ Post has confirmed that they plan to open a retail hub on Main North Road in mid 2026. Think Papanui understands the hub will be in the former Kiwibank / NZ Post building at 37 Main North Road, which is currently being renovated. It is unclear at this stage if there'll be a gap in service between the closure of the outlet at the Papanui library & service centre and the opening of this new hub. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet on Monday 2 February 2026 at 4pm in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: public participation; consideration of the future of the Phillipstown School Site (currently home to the Phillipstown Community Hub); proposed safety improvements at the Edgeware/Springfield/Abberley intersection (pic); an application to the Board's Discretionary Response Fund by the Papanui Leagues Club; and an area report with an overview of initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the Board's YouTube channel and Facebook page. See link in bio for more info #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
At the inaugural meeting on Thursday 6 November, t At the inaugural meeting on Thursday 6 November, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board elected Sunita Gautam as Chairperson for the first half the 2025-2028 term, and Simon Britten as Chairperson for the second half of the term. Simon will serve as Deputy Chairperson for the first half of the term and Sunita for the second. The Board also received a report explaining statutory requirements, and scheduled its first ordinary meeting of the term for 4pm on Thursday 11 December in the Papanui boardroom. See link in bio for more info. #Papanui #Christchurch #Chch #Community #LocalGovernment
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