Coming soon to the corner of QEII Drive and Main North Road: signage on the fence shows that 28 homes are set to be built on the currently-vacant site.
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There’s quilt show on at Papanui High School this weekend. Put on by the Canterb…
There’s quilt show on at Papanui High School this weekend. Put on by the Canterbury Patchwork and Quilting Guild, it is open 10am to 4pm daily. Entry is $5, which children under 12 free. See this post for more information.
Looking forward to the exciting exhibition planned for July? Round up a few friends and see you there!
Green light for Langdons/Greers traffic signals
A green light for traffic signals at the Langdons/Greers intersection: the Christchurch City Council has finalised its budget for the coming year. Mike Davidson – Councillor for Papanui has confirmed that this includes provision for signalisation of the Langdons/Greers intersection. The exact timing of construction is yet to be confirmed, but is likely to be around 2024.
For more on the Council’s annual plan see: https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/christchurch-city-council-finalises-1-27-billion-budget
17 June Community Board meeting outcomes
On Friday 17 June, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board:
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- received three deputations on the Papanui slow speed neighbourhood and one on the Shirley Community Reserve;
- supported the Papanui slow speed neighbourhood, with some additional changes and with the final decision to be made by the Council;
- approved the granting of a lease to the Styx Living Laboratory Trust;
- approved P10 and No Stopping restrictions on Cranford Street;
- received a transport update regarding Langdons Road;
- approved grants from the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund and Positive Youth Development Fund;
- and received an area report on issues and initiatives within the Board area.
The Board will next meet on Friday 15 July. Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2022/06/PICB_20220617_MIN_7648_AT.PDF
Community Market in Redwood this Saturday 18 June
The Christchurch Northern Community Market will run this Saturday 18 June from 9am to 2pm at the Redwood Hotel, 340 Main North Road. See the Facebook page or https://www.northerncommunitymarket.co.nz/ for more information.
Community Board agenda: 17 June
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet at 9:30am tomorrow Friday 17 June in the Papanui Boardroom.
The agenda includes:
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- public forum & deputations;
- proposed speed reductions in the Papanui area (pic);
- a proposed property lease to the Styx Living Laboratory Trust;
- stopping restrictions for Cranford Street near McFaddens Road;
- a transport update regarding Langdons Road;
- applications to the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund and Positive Youth Development Fund;
- and an Area Report on initiatives and issues within the Board area.
The meeting will be open for the public to attend and will also be streamed on the Board’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Click through to read the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2022/06/PICB_20220617_AGN_7648_AT_WEB.htm
Youth event: The Great Christchurch Car Rally
Papanui Youth Development Trust – PYDT is running an event on Friday 1 July where teams of young people will navigate the city in vans and attempt to earn the greatest number of points by completing a wide variety of challenges. A limited number of tickets are still available. See this post or the PYDT Facebook page or website for more information.
Car Rally is just over 2 weeks away!
Our Youth Groups presale has ended, and we are now offering tickets to anyone in high school.
We only have 24 seats up for grabs, so get in quick!
Go to PYDT.ORG
Local body elections: Candidate information sessions
Thinking of standing as a candidate in the upcoming local body elections? The Council is holding two candidate information sessions in June, to give those considering taking the step an insight into what’s involved. Click through for details:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/counting-down-to-local-body-elections
Tiger Tales: Papanui Tigers Rugby League Club
The 100-year history of the Papanui Tigers Rugby League Club has been documented in ‘Tiger Tales’ by prominent rugby league journalist, historian, and author John Coffey. See this post for more information and to order a copy click through to: https://www.sporty.co.nz/papanuitigersecentennial/book-order/tab1
HOT OFF THE PRESS – LIMITED EDITION!
John Coffey has compiled and written a detailed history of the Papanui Rugby League Club. Full of facts and stats, many great photos and some great stories of Tigers legends.
High winds forecast for Friday
Better batten down the hatches! There a risk of wild winds on Friday 10 June, both around dawn and in the evening. Make sure loose items are secure and take care if you’re out and about.
Looks like two rounds of very gusty winds are on their way tomorrow! There’s a risk of northwest wind gusts of more than 80km/h around dawn especially in the higher parts of the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula. On Friday evening, there is also a risk of northwest wind gusts of more than 100km/h. These will ease overnight. Make sure your trampoline and any other loose items are secured and take care out there!
