Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
There's no work happening today at the under-construction side of the new retail development on Langdons Road, with Arrow International in administration and contractors reported to have walked off the job. More news at https://www.stuff.co.nz/…/subcontractors-packing-up-amid-co…
Think Papanui is sharing this information on behalf of Papanui-based Sign Equity:
“Hi! Please take a look at this short video of our social enterprise, here in Christchurch. We would love to spread the word about what we do in support of the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) users in our community. Please Like and Share in support of our initiative. – Thanks ?
We are based in Condell Avenue and visit people around Christchurch.”
For more information see https://www.signequity.services or https://www.facebook.com/SignEquity
Limewatch update: Council has this morning approved staff recommendations to issue a 12 month permit, charge a rental fee, and increase the cap on Lime e-scooters from 700 to 1,000. Councillors appear satisfied that the ‘brake lock’ safety issue has been addressed by Lime.
“Lime scooters will stay on Christchurch streets! ???
Find out more about today’s decision to grant a 12-month permit for the e-scooter company to trade in Christchurch here at Newsline.”
Christchurch gives green light to Lime scooters
“Lime Technology can charge ahead with its plans to expand its Christchurch fleet of electric scooters.”
A party supply shop is set to open in the new development in Langdons Road. No word yet on what business will occupy the large space down the end.
First shared by Councillor Mike Davidson – “Great to see another shop opening at the end of March in the new Langdons complex..”
Official opening of the Neighbourhood Links rooms. 27 February 2019.
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At the 22 February meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: again deferred a decision on an upgrade to bus facilities in Shirley, pending further advice from Council staff; approved a grant from the Board's Discretionary Response fund; approved a grant from the Boards Positive Youth Development Fund; and received an area report on initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. Click through to read the full minutes. The board will next meet at 9am on Friday 8 March 2019.
http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20190222_MIN_321…
Term 1 classes with Papanui High School Adult and Community Education are underway, and there are some weekend courses coming up, including this opportunity to learn to plaster walls. See the Facebook page or website for details.
Papanui High School is offering a hands on class to teach students the art of plastering. You will learn how to prepare walls, how to use plastering tools correctly and how to skim walls. The tutor will also teach how to mix compound correctly and what undercoat to apply over plaster, the correct…
Limewatch: this week the Christchurch City Council will consider a recommendation to extend Lime’s Christchurch permit by 12 months and increase the number of scooters allowed. It is also recommended that Lime be charged a rental fee that reflects the public space occupied by scooters. At the same time, safety of Lime scooters is in the news, with two councils suspending licences while a Lime-led email campaign fills Councillors’ inboxes. The AA is calling for the e-scooters to be taken off all NZ’s streets until safety is proven – click through to read more:
https://www.radionz.co.nz/…/aa-calls-for-lime-scooters-to-b…
Customers deserved better – AA on Lime scooters
“The motoring safety watchdog says there’s a consumer protection issue and the e-scooters shouldn’t be on the streets until they’re proven safe.”
Click through for a recap of the Council discussion and decision on the draft CNC Downstream Effects Mitigation Plan:
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Recap: Council decision on the draft CNC Downstream Effects Mitigation Plan
“The Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) Downstream Effects Mitigation Plan was on the Christchurch City Council’s agenda on 14 February 2019. The plan is required as a condition of the consent for…”
Local youth and community organisation Te Ora Hou Otautahi is holding a hāngi fundraiser to support a group of young people travelling to Hawaii. Orders & payments are needed before the pick up date (Thursday 28 February). See the image for details.
