fbpx

This week’s Nor’West News mis-reports Board meeting outcome

[ad_1]

This week's Nor'West News appears to mis-report the outcome of last Friday's Community Board meeting. Contrary to what's in the paper this week, Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board deputy chair Emma Norrish advises that the Board has not approved the proposed Main North Road bus priority project, and that the Board will revisit the project at a later meeting. (Also, the Board is due to meet today 29 August, specifically to deal with Strengthening Communities funding decisions.)


[ad_2]

Source

No decision yet on the Main North Rd bus priority project

[ad_1]

No decision yet from the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board on the Main North Road bus priority project (or on Strengthening Communities funding allocations). See this post for more information.

At today’s Papanui Innes Community Board meeting we received the petition from 9 year old Shannon asking for a pump track in Shirley, and requested staff to come back to us with a report on this.

We then heard deputations from three submitters on the Main North Rd bus priority project, before spending a considerable amount of time hearing from staff about the proposal. Board members aired a number of concerns and had a number of questions about the project which were discussed with staff, but…

More
[ad_2]

Source

Video: big decisions coming up in this week’s Community Board meeting

[ad_1]
There’s a lot on the agenda for this week’s meeting of the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Communitty Board, including the Main North Road bus priority proposal. Here’s a more detailed run down from Emma Norrish – Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Member.[fb_vid id=”1942463322479554″]Here’s a run-down on what’s coming up this Friday at our Papanui Innes Community Board meeting. We’ve got a decision on the Main North Rd Bus Priority Project, which I’ve gone into some detail about here, as well as some important funding decisions.
[ad_2]

Source

Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 24 August 2018

[ad_1]
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet this Friday at 9am in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: a report from Council staff on the proposed Main North Road Bus Priority project; road names for a new subdivision in Belfast; approval of grants from the Strengthening Communities Fund totalling $147,643; establishment of a Positive Youth Development Fund for 2018/19; a funding application from the North-West Collective (which staff recommend the Board declines); and funding applications from three other community groups (recommended for approval). This meeting is open for the public to attend. Click through to read the full agenda: http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/08/PICB_20180824_AGN_2439_AT_WEB.htm

Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 24 August 2018

[ad_2]

Source

Outcomes from 10 August board meeting

[ad_1]
At the 10 August meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: received a briefing on options regarding the enhancement of the Edgeware Village area; approved the continuation of heavy vehicle restrictions for Mary, Proctor, and Grassmere Streets; and approved two grants from the Board’s Discretionary Response Fund. Click through to read the full minutes. The Board will next meet at 9am on 24 August in the Papanui Boardroom. http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/08/PICB_20180810_MIN_2438_AT.PDF

christchurch.infocouncil.biz

[ad_2]

Source

GenConnect at Papanui Library

[ad_1]
GenConnect is an opportunity for adults to receive free support with using technology. Students from Papanui High School are available at Papanui Library every Tuesday during term time from 12:10pm to 12:40pm. Click through for details: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/5ac5934afa26d83f008a3d5b

 

GenConnect

Connecting generations by sharing knowledgeQuestions about your ipad, smart phone or tablet?Want to know how to use Skype, Facebook, or share photos with family or friends?What is an app and which are the best ones?Ask an expert!Come to Papanui Library where Papanui High School students will be avai…
[ad_2]

Source

Papanui Plunket (Bellvue Ave) runs a dads’ group on Thursday mornings.

[ad_1]
Papanui Plunket (Bellvue Ave) runs a dads’ group on Thursday mornings. See this post for details of what’s planned for this week.



***ATTENTION DADS***
Come along to the Canterbury Dads group this Thursday 16th August from 9.30am – 11.30am at Plunket Papanui/Merivale!

Karl a Social Worker from Canterbury Men’s Centre and Ethan Community Health Worker for Plunket will be visiting and together they have a wealth of knowledge and experience about Men’s Health & Well-being. Karl and Ethan have some handy resources to share and they’ll also provide information about their new Dads Support Group starting August 18th at the Canterbury Men’s Centre.

There is also a bag of treats to give away to one lucky Dad! Babies and toddlers are welcome and there are plenty of toys to keep them entertained and a fun outdoor area – come along, enjoy a hot drink and meet some other dads!
[ad_2]

Source