Year: 2023

On Thursday 9 February, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

• heard from a member of the public about safety concerns on the Cranford St shared path, and requested a response from staff;
• heard from two residents’ associations in the central city; heard from two members of the public concerning our agenda item on Aberdeen Street;
• received a report-back from a young person funded by the Board’s Youth Development Fund;
• received a briefing from our local Community Resilience Coordinator;
• approved no-stopping restrictions on Aberdeen Street;
• approved parking restrictions for Horner Street near Papanui Rd / Main North Rd;
• approved road designations at Leander Street and Ramore Place;
• approved Discretionary Response Fund grants to the Marist Albion Rugby Club and the Phillipstown Community Centre Charitable Trust;
• voted for a representative on the LGNZ Community Board Executive Committee;
• received an area report on issues and initiatives within the Board area;
• and exchanged information on matters of interest.

The Board will next meet on Thursday 9 March 2023. Click through to read the full minutes:

https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2023/02/PCBCC_20230209_MIN_9112_AT.PDF

This Sunday 19 February at 2pm catch Brass on the Grass – a brass band concert at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Papanui. BYO chair, free entry but a koha will be collected.

The Christchurch City Council will hold two webinars on Thursday 16 February to provide another update on the proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change 14. Click through for details:

Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/ChristchurchCityCouncil/posts/pfbid02orMUrAX2m5NPYEiPrusfaNuUA3n3KgvKTVainaD2MbTV4Frfwr16rHg3BnXL8x8Vl

Website: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policies-and-bylaws/plans/christchurch-district-plan/changes-to-the-district-plan/planchange/pc14/

Christchurch’s Urban Forest Plan has been published for public feedback. The plan sets out how – over 50 years – the city will grow our tree canopy and sustain a thriving urban forest of healthy, diverse and resilient trees. For more information, including details of public webinars, and copy of the plan, and an online feedback form, see: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/572

The Christchurch City Council’s Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw is open for feedback until Sunday 26 February 2023. Click through for more information on proposed changes, and for links to the draft bylaw and an online feedback form: https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/consultation-opens-on-new-waste-bylaw

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4pm in the Papanui Boardroom. The agenda includes:

• public forums and deputations
• an introduction to the Council’s Community Resilience Coordinator;
• proposed no stopping restrictions on Aberdeen Street and also on Horner Street;
• dedication of road reserves as roads at Leander Street and also Ramore Place;
• two applications to the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund;
• voting for a representative on the LGNZ Community Boards’ Executive Committee;
• and an area report on initiatives and issues within the Board area.

The meeting is open for the public to attend and video will be available via the Board’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2023/02/PCBCC_20230209_AGN_9112_AT_WEB.htm

The Papanui RSA is on the lookout for more members. See this post or https://papanuirsa.co.nz/ for more information.

Papanui RSA is looking for more members. Do you realise that you do not have to be a Veteran or exservice person to become a member of this club?
We have all types of memberships available. Cost is only $30 per year.
If you are a local or wish to belong to a friendly club, pop in and introduce yourself . We have a 3 month temporary membership that allows you to visit and use the clubs facilities without pay a fee. At the end of this period , if you like you can join.
No joining fee , just a yearly subscription.
Child friendly as well. We now have a kiddies area along with Tv , DVD and play area.
Raffles held Thursday Friday and Saturday nights.
Club night is Thursday night.
Cafe open for lunch and dinner. function rooms available as well.
Closed Sundays and Mondays at the moment.
Office is open Monday thru Friday 8am to 4 pm.
Caravan parks available with power
Pop in and have a look

This Sunday 29 January head to Te Waoku Kahikatea Reserve at 303 Radcliffe Road for Summer in the Styx. This is a fun day of family-friendly activities set in the reserve’s eight hectares of planted native forest, natural waterways and lakes, including stalls, guided walks, kayaking, planting, and more. See the Facebook event or Eventfinda for more information.

There’ll be a working bee at Papanui Bush this Friday 27 January, with Rotary Club of Papanui and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand weeding and releasing plantings. Come along and be part of this project and learn more about the history of Papanui Bush and the area. BYO sturdy footwear, suitable clothing and gloves/tools if you have them. See the Facebook event or bookings.conservationvolunteers.org/project/papanui-bush for more information.

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The St Albans Skate Jam is on tomorrow 21 January from 12 midday to 3:30pm at the St Albans Skate Park. Join the Skate Skool team and learn how to skateboard. Aimed at 8 to 15-year-olds, but also suitable for younger or older kids and whānau. For more information see https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/st-albans-skate-jam

St Albans Skate Jam

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