Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
Are you heading to the Show tomorrow? The Christchurch App is the official app for the show, and you can use it to find a schedule for the day, listings of stalls and exhibitors, and more. The Christchurch App also carries Think Papanui’s news under a dedicated ‘Papanui’ button – more information…
Environment Canterbury and the Waimakariri District Council are seeking feedback on direct commuter busses between Rangiora/Kaiapoi and Christchurch, along with Park & Ride facilities for bus users. Depending on the level of support, these services could be available close to the time the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens. Follow the link for more information and a feedback form. (It looks like feedback is being sought from potential users of the service more than from Christchurch residents, so if you know people who live in the Waimakariri District, please pass this on). Consultation is open until 8 December.
https://haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/waimakariri-park-and-ride
A better way to commute for Waimakariri residents
“What’s being considered? Direct commuter buses from Rangiora and Kaiapoi to central Christchurch are being considered for when the Northern Motorway extension opens mid-2020. The new carpool lanes, at the Tram Road on-ramp and on the Christchurch Northern Corridor, will allow direct buses to skip co…”
The Bishopdale skate park is one of the largest in Christchurch, but is nearing the end of its lifespan. The Christchurch City Council is proposing a revamp, with feedback due by Monday 9 December. There’ll be an opportunity to talk to Council staff about the plans at Celebrate Bishopdale and the Bishopdale Skate Jam (both happening on Sunday 24 November). Read more, and find a link to plans, 3D images, and an online feedback form:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/revamp-for-bishopdale-park-s…
Revamp carved out for Bishopdale skate area
“A plan to revitalise Bishopdale Park’s worn out skate area has been released for community feedback…”
There are more free cycle skills sessions for adults coming up, including at Northcote School this Friday and St Albans School on Saturday. See this post or https://
Are you wondering what to do with your wheelie bins this Friday? Kerbside collections aren't affected by the Canterbury Anniversary / Show Day public holiday, so if you normally put bins out on a Friday, carry on as normal. See this link for information on collection days and more:
https://ccc.govt.nz/…/rubbish-and…/find-your-collection-day/
At the inaugural meeting on 8 November, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: were sworn in; elected a Chair and Deputy Chair (Emma Norrish and Simon Britten respectively); received reports on the election, statutory requirements, and the appointment of Councillors to the Board; and set dates for the boards initial ordinary meetings. The Board will next meet on Friday 22 November 2019. Full minutes can be found at the link below:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20191108_MIN_39…
The weather’s looking okay for tomorrow’s Papanui Bush weeding day. Come down with your gardening gear between 8:30am and 12:30pm. The place to meet is Bridgestone Reserve, just by the railway line on Langdon’s Road.
Think Papanui’s curator Simon Britten rounds up stories from the past week:
To celebrate Think Papanui’s third birthday, during the week I ran a draw for an autographed copy of Nadia Lim’s latest book. (Please note that the promotion has now closed and a winner has been drawn.)
Whakaoho – Papanui Community Day 2019 took place on Sunday afternoon. I shared a live video from the event.
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will have held and inaugural meeting by the time this recap is published.
Top post of the week was news that the 30km/h speed zone for some Papanui streets has now been implemented.
A memorial seat and plaque in Marblewood Drive mark the site of the former South Island Methodist Orphanage and Children’s Home.
Emma Norrish and Simon Britten have been elected as chair and deputy chair respectively at this morning’s inaugural Community Board meeting.
Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me.
With warm regards
Simon Britten
At this morning’s inaugural meeting of the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board, Emma Norrish was elected chair, and Simon Britten deputy chair of the Board. The first ordinary Board meeting will be on Friday 22 November at 9.15am in the Papanui Boardroom. (Image credit – Mike Davidson)
This Saturday 9 November from 10am to 11:30am there will be an opportunity to assist with weeding and removing rubbish at Papanui Bush – and if you are able to bring a pair of waders, a small group is needed to wade into the drainage pond area to retrieve rubbish. For more information see ‘community volunteer days’ at the link below. (There’s also the regular monthly weeding day coming up this Tuesday 12 November from 8:30am to 12:30pm.)
https://ccc.govt.nz/…/volunteer…/local-parks-volunteer-days/
