Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood community news - 3 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 coming up around town. From community markets to music festivals, there's lots of opportunities to get out and connect with your community. And whether you're a cycling enthusiast or new to cycling, don't forget to sign up to the Aotearoa Bike Challenge - you can sign up as an individual or part of a group, so give it a go! Stay together, look after one another.
Board Chair, David Cartwright
Highlights from our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Monday 3 February. Some highlights of our meeting included hearing from Mike Patchett, Chairperson, Water & Wildlife Habitat Trust, as part of our Public Forum. Mr Patchett gave an update on the progress of the Otukaikino Healthy Waterways and Catchment Collaborative Partnership. We also hear from Averil Worner from Rangitahi Bryndwr Trust who gave an update on some of the great work the group has been doing.
Our Board received correspondence from Liam Stretch regarding traffic safety concerns in Staveley Street and Nick Carvel regarding the installation of a barbeque in Nunweek Park.
We approved grants from our 2020-21 Youth Development Fund, including $100 to Riley Thompson towards participating in the Touch New Zealand National Tournament in Auckland, from 12 to 14 February 2021 and to Aaron Lin towards attending the Hands-On at Otago programme at the University of Otago from 10 to 15 January 2021. You can read the minutes to see more these items and what else we discussed. You can find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council meetings here.
Share your views on the Wheels to Wings Cycleway
Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū will provide a connection for local cycling trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs to destinations including schools, shops, businesses and recreational facilities. It will also connect to cycling facilities further afield.
We’re seeking your views on plans for improved cycling facilities as part of the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū Major Cycleway. Come and talk to the team next week at one of our drop-in sessions.
Date: Tuesday 9 February
Time: anytime between 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale CommunityCentre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Date: Tuesday 16 February
Time: anytime between 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Charles Upham Room, Papanui RSA, 55 Bellvue Avenue
Come along to Culture Galore
Join us at Culture Galore on Saturday 20 February, a multicultural festival that celebrates our city's diversity with food, arts and crafts, music and dance performances from more than 30 cultures who call Christchurch home.
Thank you for 'bin good'
Thanks to everyone who had ‘bin good’ in 2020 – in December we were able to recycle 84 per cent of our truckloads. We need everyone to keep up the good work this year.
Download our handy bin app to get reminders on your bin day or changes to our bin service. Challenge the family and have a go with our Bin Good game. A fun way to learn what items go into what bin.
See more at ccc.govt.nz/recycling.
Learn to swim and WIN
Swimsmart teaches your child essential skills and confidence to survive in the water.
Join our Swimsmart programme today to go in the draw to win a @HutchwilcoLtd children’s life jacket.
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.
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. Our Draft Christchurch Central Parking Policy is open for public consultation until 22 February 2021.
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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