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2 Thursday March 25 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 28,748 homes within The Star each week. Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan what’s on this week Wā Pēpi: Babytimes Thursday, 10.30-11am, at Fendalton and Shirley, Friday, 10.30-11am, at Bishopdale, Wednesday, 11-11.30am, at Papanui Bishopdale, Fendalton, Papanui and Shirley libraries Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including music, movement, rhymes and a story. Recommended for under two-yearolds. No bookings required. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at Fendalton, Friday, 10am-noon, at Papanui, Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood Bishopdale, Fendalton, Papanui and Redwood libraries Take your knitting, crochet, stitching or any other handcraft and enjoy the company of others. Share skills and be inspired. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, 11am-5pm, Friday, 11am-5pm, Monday, 11am-5pm, Tuesday, 2-5pm, Wednesday, 11am-5pm Fendalton Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice. They take the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. Phone 351 Bishopdale Thursday Book Club, Thursday, 1-2pm, Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. If your love sharing your favourite reads, go along and join other book lovers in a friendly and relaxed library environment. No bookings required. Held every third Thursday of the month. 7804 for more information. JP Clinic Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Shirley and Papanui, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale Bishopdale, Papanui and Shirley libraries A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies and hear oaths. GenConnect Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm Papanui Library If you have questions about your smartphone or tablet, ask an expert for advice. Free, no bookings required. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event designed to encourage children to practise reading skills and develop a love for reading. Registration required. Phone 941 7923 to register. Scottish Country Dancing Tuesday, 7.45-9.45pm Heaton Intermediate School hall, 125 Heaton St Go along if you want to take part in the fun exercise. All you need to take is some soft shoes. The first night is free for beginners. Phone 021 480 802 for more information. Scrabble Wednesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, 1.30-3.30pm, at Shirley Bishopdale and Shirley libraries Play Scrabble with a friendly group. All materials supplied. Head along when you can. Free. Elizabeth Bridge Club Wednesday, 1-4pm Christchurch Bridge Club Rooms, 21 Nova Pl Go along and join others for a game of Bridge every Wednesday. Arrive at 12.50pm for a 1pm start. Visitors welcome. Parking available. If you do not have a partner, phone Maureen at 021 646 123. Electric bikes for Kiwis, by Kiwis. These guys are electric on the field and ride electric off it. wattwheels.co.nz Backing business
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday March 25 2021 3 Huge feedback to cycleway proposal MORE THAN 1200 people have shared their views on the controversial Wheels to Wings cycleway proposal. Residents and businesses, who felt left out of the design process, were concerned about plans to transform Harewood Rd from four to two lanes, resulting in the loss of off-street car parks. The $19 million cycleway will form part of the network of 13 major cycleways weaving throughout the city. About half that cost is expected to be met by the New Zealand Transport Agency. “I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to make a submission and give their feedback on the proposed design plans for this major cycleway,’’ city council transport planning and delivery manager Lynette Ellis said. “Getting the community’s input is a vital step in the design process for our major cycleways and inevitably results in improvements being made to the designs.” Now that the public consultation period has ended, staff will review submissions and consider any changes to the proposed design with local community boards in the coming months. “Later this year a hearings CONTROVERSIAL: More than 1200 people have made submissions on the Wheels to Wings cycleway proposal. PHOTO: NEWSLINE panel will be convened to consider all the submissions received. The hearings panel will also consider council staff’s recommendations for design plan changes,” Ellis said. “It is during this process that submitters will have a chance to address the hearings panel in person.” The cycleway will provide a connection for trips in Harewood, Bishopdale, and Papanui to destinations including schools, shops, businesses and recreational facilities. It will also connect to cycling facilities further afield. At its western end, the cycleway will connect with the Johns Rd cycle and pedestrian underpass, linking through to the commercial areas surrounding the airport, and to McLeans Island Rd via the Johns Rd shared path. This will be a good connection route for the roughly 7000 people who work in the airport area. At its eastern end, it connects directly to the Northern Line cycleway and the planned Nor’West Arc cycleway. In Brief TRAFFIC CALMING Three trials to improve traffic conditions on Francis Ave are now under way. The city council has been monitoring conditions on the street in the last few months and have reported a significant increase, requiring action. Trial one concludes next week and involves left in, left out only at both sides of the Francis Ave and Westminster St intersection. Trial two starts on March 29 for two weeks, making the south side of the intersection into a cul-de-sac. Trial three starts on April 12 for another two weeks, making the middle of Francis Ave into a cul-desac. Public consultation on the preferred layout will follow once the trials are over. BUS STOP RELOCATION An existing bus stop beside 108 Rossall St is being relocated. The Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board agreed to move it to 96 Rossall St following concerns about an original proposal to relocate it near 112 Rossall St instead. A resident at the meeting said high density living at 112 would create health and safety risks for residents accessing their driveways should the bus stop be relocated across from it. Autumn Facial Offer After Summer a microdermabrasion facial is a great treatment to re-surface, smooth and brighten the skin. Normally $ 65 - Special offer $ 50 Includes a moisture surge mask treatment. 40 minute treatment. Euphoria body & beauty clinic Available until 31st May Harewood Road, Bishopdale (inside the YMCA) Phone 359 3445 www.euphoriabodybeauty.com Selling delicious, original Kiwi cuisine, baking fresh daily. See in store for our delicious Hot Cross Buns! EDGEWARE VILLAGE 1066 Colombo St, Ph. 365 0802 BISHOPDALE VILLAGE MALL 135 Farrington Ave, Ph. 359 1020 OPEN 7 DAYS 7.00AM - 5.30PM We chose Cameron because of his sales record as No1 in NZ and he was recommended to us. We were not disappointed with our decision. He treated us as though we were his only customer. Always giving us time to consider everything and not once did we feel rushed when he was phoning or visiting us. We feel privileged to have had Cameron sell our property and are delighted with the outcome. - Tricia & Lindsay Lumsden - Phone or text 027 555 7079 REINZ Salesperson of the Year across all brands in NZ cameron.bailey@harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2020 No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2020 www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts International 2017-2020 Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
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