The Hearings Panel for the Papanui-University section of Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor’West Arc Cycleway will meet next Monday 15 November from 9am. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting may request to do so via an audio-visual link. The Panel will consider the 424 submissions received, and hear from submitters who wish to be heard. Click through for the agenda for the meeting, which includes details of options considered, changes made as a result of consultation feedback, and a copy of all written submissions:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/11/BLHP_20211115_AGN_7342_AT_WEB.htm
Delay to CNC low-noise final sealing
Delayed delivery of a key ingredient in the low noise asphalt layer for the Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway means work won’t be starting this month as had been planned. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency – South Island has advised today that asphalt work is now expected to start “early in the new year”, with completion still expected around April 2022. Click through to this project update for more details…
https://createsend.com/t/t-2EF3091E30DEB9DC2540EF23F30FEDED
3 November Board meeting outcomes
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board held a brief meeting on Wednesday 3 November. The Board: heard back from Belfast School students who had undertaken a leadership training course with the support of the Board; approved a new road name for a Belfast Road development; and exchanged information local matters of interest. The Board will next meet on Friday 19 November. Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/11/PICB_20211103_MIN_5628_AT.PDF
Papanui COVID vaccination event this Friday 12 November
This Friday 12 November from 11am to 3pm there’ll be a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Papanui Tigers Rugby League Club, 59 Sawyers Arms Road. If you haven’t yet had a first vaccination, or you’re due for your second, call in any time during those hours – no appointment needed. See the poster or this post from Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi for more information.
Are you yet to get your vaccinations? Perhaps some of your whānau are yet to make it down?
We’ll be down at the Papanui Tigers Rugby League Club (59 Sawyers Arms Rd) this Friday between 11am-3pm supporting this reach out to get our fellow Papanui-ans and the wider Christchurch community to get their jabs (first or second).
Come through, bring all of your friends and family 💜
Supporting Connor Whitehead’s family
A statement on behalf of Connor Whitehead’s family from the Canterbury Police page. Please also note the comments in the post below from Papanui Tigers Rugby League Club and the link for those who wish to support Connor’s family.
“We are devastated by Connor’s death and still trying to come to terms with what has occurred. We are in shock and want answers about what happened to our beloved son, brother, and friend. The magnitude of this senseless loss hasn’t begun to sink in.
We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and the generosity shown by everyone during this difficult time.
Connor was dearly loved, and his passing has left a huge hole in our lives. He was a kind, talented and deeply loyal young man who had such a bright future ahead of him.
Connor was in no way connected to, or affiliated with, the people who are responsible for his death.
We would like to thank emergency services for their response on Friday night and their ongoing support.
We ask for privacy at this time as we grieve and process the tragic loss of Connor. We ask that the media respect this and do not contact us. Any further queries should be directed to the Police Media Team.”
Afternoon Tigers Fam
As most of you may have seen on social media, there was a tragic event that happened which resulted in the passing of Connor Whitehead. A parents worst nightmare has now become a reality for the Whitehead whanau 😔 Connor is the grandson of stalwart rugby league legend Bill Whitehead, a man well known within the league community. Now is the time, we as a rugby league club, band together to support our extended league whanau.
Below is a give a little page set up by Connor’s cousin to help alleviate some of the financial strain they will endure over the coming days, possibly even weeks. Any support is appreciated.
Moe mai rā Connor 🕊🤍
Photos: Christchurch Northern community Market
The Christchurch Northern community Market is on today (Sat 6 November) through to 4pm at Northcote School in Tuckers Road, and then every second Saturday from 10am-4pm. There’s a great selection of stalls – come check it out if you’re in the area.
Call for community education tutors
Papanui High School Adult & Community Education are looking for tutors for Term 1 of 2022 for courses including: Barista; Genealogy;
Italian Language; Mindfulness/Meditation; Mixed Media Art; Creative Writing; as well as potentially new course areas. See this post for further information:
We are beginning to put together our Term 1 2021 Programme of Nightclasses and are looking for the following tutors for our Term 1 courses which are due to begin week of 15 February and run for 7 weeks.
Barista
Genealogy
Italian Language
Mindfulness/Meditation
Mixed Media Art
Creative Writing
We are also looking for tutors with new course ideas to join our team, so if you have an idea for a course you would like to offer then please contact us.
Tutors are required to have demonstrable knowledge of the subject being taught. For many courses this may be the result of your own particular work experience, formal education and training or self-directed knowledge. Most tutors are not expected to hold a formal teaching qualification. Tutors must have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Our current tutors come from a wide range of backgrounds – they are people who may have a special talent, skills or set of ideas that can be passed on to others. The basic requirements are a love for your subject and a desire to share this expertise and a willingness to learn.
If you would like to offer a course or would like further information then please contact our office either via phone 033520701 or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz
Now in November: Parenting Adventures 2021
Parenting Adventures has been rescheduled to 27 November. This free event at the McFaddens Centre is aimed at supporting and equipping parents with the tools they need to help them with their own parenting adventure. The day starts at 9.30am with keynote speaker Pio Terei and ends at 3.45pm after a question and answer session, with workshops in between. Childcare and catering are provided at no cost. Registration is required as numbers are limited to ensure public health obligations are met – see The Neighbourhood Trust on Facebook or https://nht.org.nz/parenting-adventures-2021/ for details.
Opening this Saturday: Christchurch Northern Community Market
The Christchurch Northern community Market will open this Saturday 6 November from 10am to 4pm at Northcote School, 26 Tuckers Rd Redwood, and will then operate every second Saturday. See this poster or https://www.northerncommunitymarket.co.nz/ for more information.
Agenda of Waipapa Papanui-Innes Community Board – Wednesday, 3 November 2021
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet on Wednesday 3 November at 9am in the Papanui boardroom. There’s only a brief agenda, including a report back from a group of students who undertook a leadership course with the support of the Board; and a road naming proposal in Spring Grove.
Under Alert Level 2 the boardroom will not be open to the public, but the meeting will be streamed on the Board’s Facebook page, and members of the public can request to make deputations or public forum presentations by Zoom.
Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/11/PICB_20211103_AGN_5628_AT_WEB.htm
Agenda of Waipapa Papanui-Innes Community Board – Wednesday, 3 November 2021