Month: October 2019

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

Top post of the week was last weekend’s news that NZTA funding is now confirmed, and construction of the Main North Road bus priority project is due to commence early in 2020.

I shared an action photo from Monday evening’s ‘meet the candidates’ forum hosted by the St Albans Residents’ Association.

I shared news of a cycle skills session for adults, being held today (Friday 4 October) at Northcote School.

I shared updated information about roadworks on St James Avenue.

Closing soon:

Voting papers for our local body elections need to be returned in the post by 5pm this Tuesday 8 October, or can be hand delivered to Council libraries / service centres until noon on Saturday 12 October.

Coming up:

• Redwood Library will reopen this Monday 7 October.
• There will be community fun days at Mitre 10 Mega Papanui on October 12 & 13.

Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me.
With warm regards
Simon Britten

The road closure sign on St James Ave that Think Papanui recently shared has been shifted to Dalriada St, with updated details. Please continue to take care in the area as chipseal replacement gets underway. For more information:
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic-update/737592

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On October 12 & 13 Mitre 10 Mega Papanui are running community fun days to celebrate the expansion of the store. Come along between 10am and 3pm each day for activities including bouncy castles, a free sausage sizzle, lawn games, scavenger hunt, face painting, candy floss, competitions and more! See this Facebook event or the Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui Facebook page for more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/470445020215161/

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Go Cycle Christchurch will run a free cycle skills session for adults this Friday 4 October at Northcote Primary School. This is for adults who want to practice & learn cycle skills in a car-free environment. For more information see this Facebook event, or check out the Go Cycle Christchurch Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2324842081066280/

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Last night the St Albans Residents' Association hosted a 'meet the candidates' forum, featuring candidates for Mayor and Environment Canterbury, as well as Council and Community Board candidates from four Wards, including Papanui (pictured). Remember to return your voting papers in the post by next Tuesday 8 October, or hand deliver by noon on Saturday 12 October.

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