Author: Simon Britten

The Harewood Road Corridor Study discusses high speeds on that road, a future Major Cycle Route, the desire for signals at the Harewood/Breens/Gardiners intersection, an expectation of higher traffic on Northcote Road & Sawyers Arms Road in the future, and reduced traffic on Harewood Road (and more). The Study is on the agenda for consideration at this Thursday’s meeting of the full Council. Link to the full agenda of the Council meeting: http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/CNCL_20181206_AGN_239…

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The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board is ’embroiled in a code of conduct issue’ according to this week’s Nor’West News. There’s not a lot of detail in the article, which can be found at this link. Perhaps more will be revealed in time?
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/62255242/norwest-news-december-04-2018

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Night work at the Prestons/Grimseys intersection will take place for around 10 days (nights?) commencing Monday 3 December. The road will be open for two-way traffic during the day but there will be lane closures and stop/go controls at night.

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The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board’s December newsletter is available now. Click through to read about: webinars about stress in children; myths about Christchurch water; grants made by the Board; and more: https://christchurchcitycouncil.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/B9B3BE0A9C7544F02540EF23F30FEDED

Community Board Newsletters Papanui Innes – December 2018

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A reminder that the Bishopdale Skate Jam has been rescheduled to this Saturday 1 December, from 11am to 2pm at the Bishopdale Skate Bowl. The event is aimed at eight to 15-year-olds, but also suitable for younger or older audiences and for the family to attend. Click through for more details: https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/show/1734

Bishopdale skate jam

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At the 23 November meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: approved an application to the Board’s Positive Youth Development Fund; left a funding application for a St Albans Community Day and Park Celebration on the table pending more information/discussion; made plans for a Recess Committee to deal with any Board issues over the December/January period;and received an area report, covering initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The board will next meet at 9am on Friday 7 December. Click through to read the full minutes:
http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/11/PICB_20181123_MIN_2445.PDF

Today’s Celebrate Bishopdale event has been cancelled due to the wet weather. There is no postponement date (but the Skate Jam that was also planned for today has been pushed back to next Saturday 1 December).
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/show/1667

Celebrate Bishopdale 2018

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The forecast isn’t looking great for tomorrow, but as at 10:40am Saturday, no word yet about any change of plans for tomorrow’s Celebrate Bishopdale event. The skate jam that was going to be running at the same time has however been postponed to next Saturday 1 December:
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/show/1734

Bishopdale skate jam – POSTPONED

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It looks like the opening of the Langdons Quarter at Northlands Mall isn’t far away now – signage is going up and fit-outs are underway.

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Passenger trains on the Picton-Christchurch line restart from December 1, with a special promotional train operating today. With the extra activity on the railway line, please take care when crossing or travelling beside it.

Passenger trains restart on Coastal Pacific between Picton and Christchurch

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