Month: July 2019

Main North Road is fully open again at Prestons Road. Think Papanui understands that the no exit from Prestons Rd into Main North Rd will remain for another three weeks. Also, take care in the fog this morning.

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Last chance to have your say: consultation on the proposed 30km/h ‘slow zone’ for some Papanui streets closes today 22 July 2019. Click through to the Council’s ‘have your say’ page for details.
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/250

Papanui 30 km/hr speed zone

“To make the road network safer for all road users we are reviewing speed limits across the city and propose to set safer speed limits in Papanui.”

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Think Papanui comments policy:

Nau mai, haere mai (welcome) to the Think Papanui Facebook page!

Think Papanui exists to support community engagement with local government, focusing on the Papanui ward in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the public is encouraged to participate actively on this page.

[Update August 2019 – Local elections comment policy: Think Papanui’s social media accounts are not to be used as a communications channel by anyone (candidates or members of the public) for promotion, electioneering or campaigning. Think Papanui’s social media accounts will remain neutral. Think Papanui will promote elections and the importance of voting but will not associate these posts with any candidates.]

Think Papanui’s comments policy aims to help ensure that this a safe space for all those who wish to participate. Bigotry and oppressive views are not tolerated.

Think Papanui will delete comments if they are:
– insulting to an individual
– threatening, violent or bullying
– racist, xenophobic, sexist, homophobic, etc

If you see a problematic post, then please message Think Papanui with a link or screenshot to the comment.

Visitor posts: are moderated, and may be approved at Think Papanui’s discretion.

Thank you for your interest in, and contributions to, your community.

Think Papanui.

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Thanks again to everyone who shared a photo ? in the ‘Papanui in Pictures’ promotion ?. Congratulations to Chris Buchanan, who has been drawn as the recipient of the gift voucher kindly donated by Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui. There have been some great photos submitted – Think Papanui will feature a number of them over the coming weeks.

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Redwood Library will be closed for maintenance for a month after next Saturday 27 July 2019. As part of a planned schedule of Christchurch library repairs and rebuilds, Redwood Library will receive a new heating & ventilation system, roof repairs, and other minor repairs and refurbishments through the building. A mobile library will visit twice a week during this period. Click through for more information:
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/…/redwood-library…/

Redwood Library will close Saturday 27 July 1pm; set to reopen Monday 26 August 10am

“Redwood Library at 339 Main North Road will close for improvements at 1pm on Saturday 27 July. It is scheduled to reopen on Monday…”

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It’s now easier to sign up for Think Papanui’s updates.

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Think Papanui’s curator Simon Britten rounds up stories from the past week:

A reminder that Think Papanui content is now available on YouTube – usually one or two videos a week, including a video version of this weekly recap.

A stop control has been installed at the Nyoli St / Sawyers Arms Rd intersection. A photo of the intersection was top post of the week – thanks to those who shared their views in the comments.

On Monday the refurbished Council customer service counter in Papanui reopened, and by the time you read this, full NZ Post services are due to be available there.

Mitre 10 Mega in Papanui have 18 wheelbarrows to gift to community groups, on a first-in first-served basis. Click through for details.

I posted a summary of the outcomes of the 12 July meeting of the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board.

During the week I attended ECan’s information session for people considering standing as Regional Council candidates in the upcoming local body elections, and posted a video summary. If you click through to YouTube, you’ll find more information and links in the video description.

On Thursday I drew a winner of a Mitre 10 gift card from among those who had commented on the ‘what do you love about Papanui?‘ promotion. This Sunday I’ll draw a second winner from those who have participated in ‘Papanui in Pictures’ (see below).

Friday morning’s explosion in Northwood was widely felt and heard across Christchurch. The photo above was supplied to Think Papanui by a Brookwater Ave resident as they were being evacuated.

Closing soon:

• The ‘Papanui in Pictures’ photo promotion closes this Sunday 21 July at 5pm. Share a photo from the Papanui area and be in the draw for a $50 Mitre 10 gift voucher. See the promotion page for details and T&Cs.
• Consultation on the Council’s draft Integrated Water Strategy also closes this Sunday 21 July.
• Consultation on the proposed 30km/h ‘slow zone’ for some Papanui streets closes on Monday 22 July.

Coming up:

• Langdons Road by Northlands shopping centre will be one way for a time this weekend, due to construction associated with the new St Vincent de Paul store.
• The next meeting of the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will be on Friday 26 July. I’ll post a summary of the agenda for the meeting when it’s available.
• Redwood Library will be closed for building repairs and upgrades after next Saturday 27 July for about a month. A mobile library will provide a twice-weekly service during that time.

Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me.

With warm regards
Simon Britten

Construction work on the new St Vincent de Paul store in Papanui will see Langdons Rd reduced to one lane this weekend – take care if you are in the area. For more information see: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic-update/731526

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Breaking news: emergency services are responding to an incident in Marble Court, Northwood, following some kind of explosion / ‘loud bang’ which was heard & felt widely across north west Christchurch. More to come.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/…/christchurch-emergency-services-r…

Update 11am: from the Stuff story linked below: “Police said in a statement that they were helping with evacuations and road closures. Motorists were advised to follow diversions and avoid the area.”

Christchurch emergency services responding to ‘loud bang’ heard across city

“Emergency services are attending an incident in Northwood, Christchurch, after a ‘loud bang’ was heard across the city.”

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Last days to participate: you have until 5pm on Sunday 21 July to share a photo from the Papanui area, and be in the draw for a gift card courtesy of Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui. It looks like we’re heading into a wet weekend, but the submission form is mobile-friendly, so check your phone – maybe you already have a snap from the area you’d like to share? Follow this link for the submission form and T&Cs (and from this page click ‘vote’ to see a gallery of pictures submitted so far):
https://thinkpapanui.nz/photo

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