Papanui-Innes community update - 8 July 2020
Greetings from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Kia ora koutou,
I hope you are all staying warm and dry during this wet winter weather. There's lots of warm, indoor fun to be had at our libraries, pools and sports centre during the school holidays. Young people can also explore a wide range of events and activities, including the Matariki Discovery Trail during KidsFest, Christchurch's winter school holiday festival for kids. I'm looking forward to checking out some of the spectacular light-based art works that are lighting up our central city and open spaces as part of a brand new event, CHCH is LIT.
Keep being kind and look after one another. Kia kaha.
Board Chair, Emma Norrish
Highlights from our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Friday 3 July. Some highlights of our meeting included approving safety improvements for Aorangi Road and a landscape plan for the extension of the St Albans skate park. A pedestrian refuge island will be constructed on Aorangi Road in Papanui and a Give Way control installed at its intersection with Condell Avenue, and staff are continuing to look into safety improvements to Condell Ave around the same intersection. You can read the minutes to see what else we discussed and find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council meetings here.
Starter skaters ready to roll into St Albans Park
Beginners will be able to join in the fun following a decision to extend a popular St Albans skate park. The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board has approved the extension following feedback from local residents concerned that the park does not cater to beginner skateboarders and scooter users.
St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau transport projects
Work along Cranford and Sherborne streets
The eastern side of Westminster Street has opened up but there is still a lot of work to do on the intersection. Work is continuing at Berwick St and will soon start on a new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights outside English Park.
Edgeware Rd and Barbadoes St work
Improvements are being made along Edgeware Rd including replacing a water main, kerb and utilities. The road closure has just switched from the west side of the intersection with Barbadoes St to the east side.
Learn to swim and win!
Christchurch City Council's Swimsmart programme teaches your little one vital skills and confidence in the water. Sign up to the programme by Friday 31 July* to be in to win a family month pass to He Puna Taimoana. *T&Cs apply.
Matariki Discovery trail
Journey through the stars of Matariki and Puanga in this self-guided trail available at four of our amazing parks. Explore how Matariki connects to the environment and celebrate this special time of year.
On the hunt for low cost school holiday activities?
Looking for things to do with the kids over the school holidays? Here’s a list of activities that will keep the kids entertained without putting too much pressure on your wallet.
Metrocard only $5 from 1 July
Environment Canterbury is lowering the price of a Metrocard to $5 from 1 July. With a Metrocard, bus fares are 25 per cent cheaper than if you pay by cash. Metrocards have been free for the month of June to help encourage continued contactless payments as part of Environment Canterbury's COVID-19 response.
Inflatable Days
The fun is back! Our BIG inflatable courses will be at Graham Condon, Jellie Park and Taiora QEII for the kids throughout school holidays! Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle courses. These are a great way to burn energy through the winter.
CHCH is LIT switches on winter fun
Christchurch is getting a mid-winter injection of light and colour from today as the city hosts a new outdoor lighting festival, CHCH is LIT.
Moves to tackle alcohol-harm legacy of lockdown
A multi-agency action plan to cut alcohol-related harm is ramping up following an increase in drinking fuelled by COVID-19-induced anxiety, social isolation and job uncertainty.
Created in partnership with the Canterbury District Health Board, the Police and the Christchurch City Council, the Christchurch Alcohol Action Plan (CAAP) focuses on reducing alcohol harm across the community.
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