Author: Simon Britten

Christchurch City Council has released its design plans for the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway, which is proposed to follow Harewood Road from Papanui Rd to Waimakariri Rd near Johns Rd. Associated safety improvements include traffic lights for the Harewood/Gardiners/Breens intersection and changes to the Bishopdale roundabout. Follow the link for further information including detailed plans, dates for public drop-in information sessions, and an online submission form. The proposal is open for feedback through to 22 February.
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/375

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At the last meeting of 2020, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: approved the location and construction of a temporary wayfinding sign for Shirley Community Reserve; approved the relocation of a bus stop on North Avon Rd; and approved three grants for the Board’s Positive Youth Development Fund, & four from the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund. Full minutes can be found at the link below.

The Board’s first meeting for 2021 is scheduled for 9am on Friday 29 January in the Papanui Boardroom.
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/12/PICB_20201218_MIN_4527_AT.PDF

christchurch.infocouncil.biz

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Free travel on the direct bus services between Rangiora & Kaiapoi and the city has been extended for another week. These services operate at peak times Monday to Friday and travel along the Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway. See the Metro Canterbury post for further details:

“Good news, Waimakariri residents ? We’re extending free travel on our new direct bus services (91 Rangiora – City direct and 92 Kaiapoi – City direct) until Friday 29 January. You’ve got another week to try out this awesome service to and from the city ? Feedback has been great … in the words of one Kaiapoi local, “Love this service, straight to work, no stress, no car park worries.” Boom! Check out the timetables here: https://www.metroinfo.co.nz/upcoming-timetable-changes/”

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The forecast strong norwester has arrived in Papanui. Take care if you’re out & about, and keep an eye on unsecured items.

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From Papanui High School’s Adult and Community Education Facebook page:

“Can you already play a few basic chords and rhythms on the Guitar or Ukulele but would like to improve your skills by learning some more challenging songs? Come along to Papanui High School and join our Ukulele and Guitar for Improvers course held on a Monday night 7.30-8.30 pm for 7 weeks. For further information and enrolment please visit our website https://www.papanui.school.nz/com-edu/category/music or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701“

A listing of all Term 1 courses can be found at https://www.papanui.school.nz/com-edu/categories

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Level 1 water restrictions have been introduced across Christchurch from today, 14 January. The use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems is permitted only on alternate days – even-numbered addresses on even dates, and odd-numbered addresses on odd dates. No water can be used outdoors between 3pm and 9pm. Click through for more information:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/water-restrictions-introduced-across-christchurch-city-2

Water restrictions introduced across Christchurch city

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From Monday 11 January 2021, the T2 lanes, the Park & Ride facilities in Kaiapoi and Rangiora, and the new direct bus services between Waimakariri and Christchurch CBD via the Christchurch Northern Corridor will be operational. A trial of peak-hour bus priority lanes on Cranford Street is set to follow in February. Click through for more information:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/christchurch-motorways/christchurch-northern-corridor/letsride/

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Water “younger than one year old” is present in one of the Grampian wells – younger water may be a risk to public health due to the potential presence of bacteria and viruses. It is not possible in the short term to isolate the well, so the Council is restarting temporary chlorination as a precautionary measure. The Council will repeat the age dating analysis and explore options for the pump station.

More information on water chlorination, including Council contact details, can be found at:
ccc.govt.nz/WaterChlorination

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The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board’s 21 December newsletter includes:

• • highlights from the Board’s latest meeting;
  • reflections on 2020 by Board Chair Emma Norrish;
  • information on a New Year’s Eve event in Hagley Park;
  • information on recycling at Christmas; and more.

Click through to read:
http://createsend.com/t/r-A66547B6899A21852540EF23F30FEDED

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