Month: June 2025

Speeds set to drop adjacent to Papanui schools

Streets in Papanui Ward (and citywide) adjacent to schools are set to have a variable speed limit of 30 km/h, where there is not currently either a permanent or variable speed limit of 30 km/h during school travel periods. Council last week voted to adopt a Speed Limits around Schools plan.

Note that the Council previously approved reduced speeds for significantly larger areas of Papanui, Northcote, and Redwood, but those changes can not be implemented due to the Government issuing a new Setting of Speed Limits Rule in 2024.

The latest Council decision will impact speeds on roads adjacent to a number of local schools, including: Redwood Primary School; Te Kura o Matarangi Northcote School; St Bede’s College; Marian College; Papanui Primary School; Casebrook Intermediate School; Wairakei School (Christchurch); and Waimairi School.

Momorangi Reserve play space renewal proposed

Momorangi Reserve is due for a refresh, with a plan to remove the existing slide, swing, and seesaws and install modern play equipment.

The concept plan includes: a 2-bay swing set; a climber; a see-saw; a spinner; nature play with logs and stumps; and an accessible picnic table.

You can see the details and give feedback via an online form until 6 July 2025 at:
https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/momorangi

12 June 2025 Community Board meeting outcomes

On Thursday 12 June, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:

  • heard four public forum presentations, and three deputations relating to items on the agenda;
  • approved a tree planting plan for Petrie Park, with a request for staff to work with community on the species mix in response to concerns relating to shading on the southern boundary;
  • requested advice on renewal and safety improvements for Courtenay Street;
  • approved a lease of 20 Templar Street to The Sutton Heritage House and Garden Charitable Trust;
  • approved the concept design for play space renewal at Cross Reserve;
  • approved a grant to Mairehau Library;
  • amended standing orders in relation to notices of motion;
  • and received an area report on issues and initiatives within the Board area.

The Board will next meet on 10 July.

Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/06/PCBCC_20250612_MIN_9138_AT_WEB.htm

Papanui Parallel Grassmere-Rutland path closure: July 2025

The shared path linking Grassmere and Rutland Streets is set to be closed through most of July for construction of the Grassmere to Mays Water Supply Link.

The path is part of the Papanui Parallel major cycle route, and both cyclists and pedestrians will be required to detour while work is underway, which will also impact the link through Rutland Reserve to Cranford Street.

The work is part of a package of enabling infrastructure projects supported by Infrastructure Acceleration Funding to enable housing development in the East Papanui / Cranford Basin area.

$30.9 million in infrastructure funding for Papanui was announced in 2022.

Agenda of 12 June 2025 Community Board meeting

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will next meet at 4pm on Thursday 12 June in the Papanui boardroom.

The agenda includes: a notice of motion relating to Courtenay Street traffic volumes and condition; a proposed lease of Sutton House; a tree planting plan for Petrie Park (pic); play space renewal for Cross Reserve; a funding application from Mairehau Library, a proposed amendment to the Board’s standing orders; and an Area Report on issues and initiatives within the Board area.

The meeting is open for the public to attend, and will be livestreamed on the Board’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Click through to read the full agenda: https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/06/PCBCC_20250612_AGN_9138_AT_WEB.htm