Papanui-Innes community update - 4 February 2021
Greetings from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Kia ora koutou,
Happy New Year to all and welcome to the first edition of our community board newsletter for 2021. On behalf of our Board, I hope you all had a great break with friends and whānau.
There's lots coming up this year, with consultation now open for the Wheels to Wings Major Cycleway and the Central City Parking Policy, so check these out and have your say, and remember consultation on our city's Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan opens March. Summer is still in full swing, with lots of events and activities around town. From community markets to music festivals, there's lots of opportunities to get out and connect with your community. And don't forget to sign up to the Aotearoa Bike Challenge - every ride counts.
Stay together, look after one another.
Board Chair, Emma Norrish
Highlights from our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Friday 29 January. Some highlights of our meeting included hearing from local resident Francine Bills, who presented a petition regarding planned residential developments in Mersey and Westminister Streets. We'll refer her petition to Council's Regulatory and Performance Committee and request a briefing on the resource consent process.
Council staff briefed our team on a number of projects, including the Bus Priority Lane Trial on Cranford Street and Orion's 66v Cable Project in Belfast.
We approved a grant of $550 from our 2020-21 Discretionary Response Fund to St Albans Residents Association to help produce and publish the St Albans Library history booklet.
We also received our Community Board Area Report for December, which gives us an overview of all the great things going on in our community. You can check out the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Facebook page for more information, read the minutes to see more details on the above items and what else we discussed and find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council
meetings here.
Wheels to Wings cycleway
Consultation has started on the Wheels to Wings cycleway. It will provide a connection for local cycling trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs to destinations including schools, shops, businesses and recreational facilities. To learn more about the cycleway, read the article on Newsline. Public feedback is currently being sought on the plans for the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway. People can share their views on the route via Have Your Say between now and 22 February.
Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Pump those tires! Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2021 began on 1 February. This fun and free competition is all about biking alongside your workmates, friend groups and community! Every ride counts so jump on a bike, earn points and prizes, and climb the leader board this February.
Got an idea for a red zone community project?
Do you or a group you work with have an idea for a project or event in our city's former residential red zones?
You can apply for funding from the Red Zones Transitional Use Fund. It's open to individuals, community organisations and social enterprises to help new projects in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Southshore, South New Brighton, Brooklands and the Port Hills regeneration areas.
Cheque payments coming to an end
Christchurch City Council is stopping cheques as a payment option. Residents will no longer be able to make cheque payments from 30 April 2021, due to the three major New Zealand banks phasing them out in May, June and July of this year.
St Albans Community Day
Come along and enjoy this community free event, organised by Community Focus Trust, on Saturday 20th February 10:30 am until 2:30 pm, St Albans Park, corner of Forfar St & Edward Ave. We'll have market stalls and loads of fun activities for all ages.
Slice of Summer 2021
Bringing the community together and celebrating summer in Belfast We are running 3 FREE events this February in Sheldon Park, kicking off with a Pool Party on Sunday 7, Skate Jam Friday 12 and our Final Slice of Summer on Sunday 21 February.
Celebrate Summer in the Styx
Come and explore one of Christchurch’s brand-new regional parks with the Styx Living Laboratory Trust and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the sun wandering through eight hectares of planted native forest, natural waterways, and lakes or hop on a kayak and float along the Pūharakekenui (Styx) River and learn about the Styx and its environs. Join us from Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 11am.
Feedback wanted on central city parking approach
Christchurch City Council is encouraging people to give their feedback on a proposed new policy that aims to ensure we have the right mix of parking in the central city.
The Draft Christchurch Central Parking Policy is open for public consultation until 22 February 2021.
Quake anniversary events to be live-streamed for all
Plans are being put in place to ensure that people all around the world can join in next month’s events to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch in February 2011.
Help keep us COVID-19 free
After the holidays, we all need to do our bit to keep ourselves and others safe from COVID-19. If you’re visiting a Council facility, remember to:
Scan QR codes
Turn on Bluetooth tracing on the NZ COVID Tracer app
Wash your hands
Stay home if you’re feeling unwell and get advice about a COVID-19 test.
Visit www.covid19.govt.nz for more information.
Discover what's on in your neighborhood and across our city. From free events, exhibitions and live comedy — it's it all here.
View consultations that the Council is currently undertaking, find out more about each consultation and have your say.
Read the latest news on Council activities and what's happening across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
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