Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
A hardy group of volunteers, many from the Rotary Club of Papanui, were out planting trees in Papanui Bush this morning (13 July). If you’re interested in supporting this project, keep an eye out for news of monthly weeding/maintenance days, or contact Papanui Rotary for more information.
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet this Friday 16 July in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: a report with advice on road naming in relation to Gulati Lane in Mairehau; and an Area Report covering initiatives and issues current within the Board area. The meeting is open for the public to attend and will be livestreamed on the Board’s Facebook page. Click through to read the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/07/PICB_20210716_AGN_5621_AT_WEB.htm
Agenda of Waipapa Papanui-Innes Community Board – Friday, 16 July 2021
On Friday evening 150 young people from Christchurch’s north west came together for the Dusk to Dawn all-night party. The event was run by the Papanui Youth Development Trust – PYDT, with support from other local youth organisations and the Christchurch City Council.
What a night!
Here’s a quick highlights video that the Media Team put together in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Thanks so much to our venues this year, @Launchpad Trampoline Park @International Antarctic Centre, @northcityyouth, @hoytsnewzealand
Thanks to @Empire Chicken for bringing the mean feed, thanks to @Waipapa/ Papanui Innes Community Board Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Boards for making the event possible, and finally thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a success! Hope you have all had a great sleep since!
Video cred: Jack Haldane Lyss Cowie
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On 27 & 28 July, Papanui-based youth organisation Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi is holding a youth voice art exhibition. There’ll be an event both evenings 6pm-8pm, as well as the opportunity to view displays from 9am-4pm on the 28th. See the post from Te Ora Hou for more information:
⚠❗️ DATE & VENUE CHANGE ❗️⚠️ Due to logistics, we’ve had to change the date and venue of our upcoming youth voice arts exhibition and expo, Polyphony. We hope you can still make it out! New dates : Tues 27 July & Wed 28 July
New venue : Northcity Church, 95A Sawyers Arms RdCome along on either the Tuesday (July 27th) or the Wednesday (July 28th) between 6-8PM to catch young people from our community share their art pieces for the first time. Come and hear their stories, based on the theme ‘We Are Stronger Together’.
If you can’t make it out to either of the evenings, we’ve got you covered. The doors will be open from 9AM on Wednesday (July 28th) for you to come and check out the art pieces at your own leisure, the only difference is – the young people won’t be there to korero to their pieces – you’ll have to be at an exhibition to catch that. Though, definitely still well worth checking out.
This is the biggest youth voice arts event of the year! If you came out to last year’s Polyphony, please let everyone know how important an event like this is for anyone and everyone to attend. Understanding our young people, hearing what they have to say, seeing through their eyes – an event like no other. We’ll see you there!
[UPDATE 4pm: the road has reopened to traffic]
Transport for Christchurch has advised that Sawyers Arms Road between Gardiners Rd & Oldwood St is closed due to a crash. From the picture it appears that power lines have been damaged. Look for an alternative route if you’re traveling in the area and be aware of changed traffic conditions. Follow Transport for Christchurch for updates.
SAWYERS ARMS RD – CRASH – ROAD CLOSED – FRI 9 JUL 2 PM
Sawyers Arms Rd is currently CLOSED between Gardiners Rd and Oldwood St due to a crash. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route at this time. ^JP
Papanui Bush was looking great in the early morning sun today ☀️🌿. On Tuesday 13 July from 9:30am to 12:30pm there’ll be a tree planting event underway. To help with planting, weeding, and other maintenance, meet at the entrance to Papanui Bush, at Bridgestone Reserve on Langdons Road (near the Railway Crossing & opposite Mitre 10). BYO gloves and strong footwear or gumboots, and gardening tools if you have them. Planting spades will be provided.
Traffic was heavy on Main North Road through Redwood and Belfast this morning due to the closure of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (SH74) for a filming event. Expect a repeat tomorrow morning Sunday 4 July, when the motorway will again be closed between 5am and 12pm. Follow Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency – South Island for updates.
SH74 Christchurch Northern Corridor – ROAD OPEN – UPDATE: SAT 3 JULY, 12PM
SH74 Christchurch Northern Corridor is now OPEN between SH1 and the QEII Dr Interchange after the earlier closure.
The road will close again tomorrow Sunday 4 July from 5am to midday.^JP
—–This weekend the SH74 Christchurch Northern Corridor from the SH1 Interchange to Queen Elizabeth II Dr Interchange including the Belfast Rd on-ramp and off-ramp will be closed on:
• Saturday 3 July – 5 am to midday, and
• Sunday 4 July – 5 am to midday.Signed detours will be in place on SH1 Christchurch Northern Motorway and Main North Rd and Queen Elizabeth II Dr.
Please allow a little more travel time — we estimate between 3-11 minutes.
The closures are for a filming event and are subject to weather conditions.
Check our website for updates on when this closure is in place: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/canterbury. ^JP
Ready to launch: an enthusiastic group of children have previewed the Launch Pad Trampoline Park in Papanui, ahead of the opening on Saturday 3 July. The park offers 1000m2 of trampolines, along with foam pits, dodgeball court, a tiny tots area and an indoor scooter track, as well as a cafe and a party area. From 3 July Launch Pad will be open 10am-6pm nearly every day of the year (plus a 9am ‘Toddler Time’ on weekends). Click through to the website for more information including pricing, contact details, and an online booking form:
https://www.launchpadfun.co.nz/
Launch Pad’s Facebook page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/launchpadnz
Consultation outcome: the Council has adopted a Long Term Plan for 2021-31, which sets out the 10-year budget for the city. A number of changes were made following public feedback on the draft plan. Some items relevant to the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board area are noted in the Board’s newsletter (see separate post). Follow this link for a post from Mike Davidson – Councillor for Papanui with comments on funding for community groups, which had been proposed to be cut:
https://www.facebook.com/PapanuiCouncillor/posts/3118191421742915
The latest newsletter from the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board includes: highlights from the Board’s latest meeting; news on the Council’s Long Term Plan; an update on the Representation Review; and more. Click through to read, and for a link to sign up to receive future newsletters by email:
http://createsend.com/t/r-2693FEC5873189172540EF23F30FEDED
