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Simon Britten for Papanui @thinkpapanui.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Ōtautahi friends, do you have room on your fence for my face? I'm campaigning for Council in Papanui Ward, and am in need of some sites for election signs, especially in the Redwood/Papanui area. Thanks to those who have already offered! Reposts appreciated too :)

An election sign featuring Simon Britten and Harrison McEvoy, campaigning for Council and Community Board respectively with The People's Choice in Papanui Ward in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I'm very happy to confirm that I am running for Community Board in Papanui this year. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/why-im-sta... I'm proud to be standing as part of The People's Choice in Christchurch Local Government ticket, alongside Simon Britten @thinkpapanui.bsky.social

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Abuse in Politics is getting worse. Christchurch has a serious problem. Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/christchur...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Woolworths is applying for a resource consent on Madras Street. Here are some thoughts I want to share about it. The St Albans Residents Association is hosting a series of public information meetings starting tonight (9th April) - 7-8:30pm. Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/what-to-do...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Local Government cops a lot of flack thanks to Central Government changing its rules. What kind of issues has that created here in Christchurch? Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Christchurch City Council is split into several smaller authorities called Community Boards. Who are they and what do they control? Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Ever wondered who sits at the Council table, and what they stand for? Allow me to shine a little bit of light on that for you. 1 Mayor, 16 Councillors, and what I hope is a fairly balanced take on all of them. Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Local politics is a rewarding space to work in, but can often be an absolute headscratcher to understand. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to hold your hand through the plays and the players of local government; and what it all means. Read now: foamerman.substack.com/p/local-poli...

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Poya Pakzad @ppkzd.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Razed to dust, this is what Israel's apocalyptic erasure of Northern Gaza looks like. Palestinians are "returning" to nuclear-scale desolation.

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Imagine a city where people can move freely by any way possible and where traffic is a thing of the past. That requires a revolution for our transport infrastructure. Here’s my take on what that needs to look like Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/revolution...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This year, I started writing. This one is a quick recap and thank you to the people who have supported this, and an idea of where I plan to go next. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Antigua St bridge cycle counter hit 500,000 riders this year earlier today! Awesome sight to see and shows just how popular cycling is.

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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Published in newspapers across the Canterbury region today.

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT ON DRINKING WATER
WHICH COUNCILLORS VOTED AGAINST NITRATE TESTING?
Last month, some Environment Canterbury Councillors voted against region-wide water nitrate testing events in Canterbury that would improve awareness regarding water quality. The motion passed, but it was too close for comfort.

Lists councillors who voted for :
For
Greg Brynes (Christchurch Central)
Grant Edge (North Canterbury)
Peter Scott (South Canterbury)
Tutehounuku ‘Nuk’ Korako (Ngāi Tahu)
Craig Pauling (Christchurch West)
Vicky Southwarth (Christchurch South)
Paul Dietsche (Christchurch South)
Genevieve Robinson (Christchurch Central)

Voted against
Against
Claire McKay (North Canterbury)
David East (Christchurch North East)
John Sunckell (Mid Canterbury)
Deon Swiggs (Christchurch West)
Ian McKenzie (Mid Canterbury)
Nick Ward (South Canterbury)
Joe Davies (Christchurch North East)

Councillors were asked to vote on a motion to request a report from ECan staff on running region-wide nitrate testing for private well owners. The motion passed with a slim majority, but another vote will be needed once the report is returned to council and water testing events can commence.

TXT "WATER" TO 963 TO SEND AN EMAIL TO ALL COUNCILLORS TELLING THEM THEY MUST HOLD THE LINE TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER IN CANTERBURY.

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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Following the launch of a program aimed at incentivizing office to residential conversion projects in Downtown Boston by streamlining permitting & offering tax incentives, The City of Boston has received applications to convert 18 office buildings totaling 611,000sf of space into 690 apartments.

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

However, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau said the new information clearly showed that members of Vision for Wellington had
lobbied the Government around intervention, "despite previously denying this was the case".
She took a swipe at the hand several of the group had previously had in running the city. "It's important to remind them, and the Government, that they do not stand for or represent Wellington, and are partially responsible for some of the historical issues Wellington now faces.

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☀️ Jon Schwarz ☀️ @schwarz.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

It's rare you get such a clear illustration of whose lives have value in America and whose don't

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Do we know if the $900 million includes the break costs for the ferries currently under construction? If not, expect more costs on top!

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Nonplussed @chchareaman.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

While Copenhagen brags about being the best bike city in the world, here in Christchurch the Copenhagen Bakery fought tooth and nail to prevent a cycleway for the sake of a few car parks. www.visitcopenhagen.com/biking

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Bike city Copenhagen

Life in Copenhagen is lived in the saddle of a bicycle. Everybody does it. Bike that is. In Copenhagen we bike whether there is sun, rain or snow. We bike to work, to school, to bring the kids to kind...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The continued delays to the Wheels to Wings cycleways deprive the residents of the Papanui and Harewood wards of safer active transport. This is simply an unacceptable result.

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Christchurch had New Zealand's first public railway. 161 years later, we have no Commuter Rail services. How can we fix this injustice? Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/relearning... #transport #christchurch #urbanism

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If you’re interested in cities and how to make them better, scroll to my “Starter Packs” section & explore 4 Packs I’ve created: - Urbanism & City-Building - Better Transportation & Mobility - Canadian Urbanism - Smart Cities & Climate Action Please help share them, especially with NEW audiences!

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The more I've thought about this overnight, the more unhappy I am with this process. It seems a wholly inappropriate overreach at face value to completely exclude two elected members from any participation in the PC14 debates due to Conflicts of Interest 1/🧵 (www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...)

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

7 of Christchurch’s Councillors and the IHP Panelists say that it’s too far from here to the other side of Bealey Ave and that we shouldn’t have a walkable catchment here. What a day to be alive in our beautiful city!

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This is disappointing. A 0 meter walking catchment is not acceptable for the North side of the city. There’s no excuse for not upzoning this area given its proximity and level of service.

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Trams were once the lifeblood of Christchurch. They should be again. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/christchur...

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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 26/11/2024

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

170 protestors blockaded a major shipping facility to fight climate change in Newcastle. Not a peep from media. Actions like these show exactly where states stand when local police label it as "self-serving stunts", while governments continue to screw up COP29 (www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...)

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Police arrest 170 at NSW Rising Tide protest as activists temporarily block coal ships

Large group of kayakers paddled into shipping channel at Newcastle’s coal port

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Greater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

We've made a start pack of local urbanists and people we just think are cool in the urbanism space, check it out! go.bsky.app/TSTCfft

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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Vulnerable road users don't suddenly become "less vulnerable" because its a main road with "lots of drivers". That's just driver exceptionalism. In fact casualty stats show that main roads need 20mph limits just as much as residential roads. #20splenty where people are.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

HERE IT IS! My 1st Urbanism & City-Building Starter Pack. I’ll keep adding to it as more city champions arrive here on Bluesky & I discover more of you. Please share this far & wide to support and grow our urbanism community here. Our cities need all the help they can get! go.bsky.app/G7isZfk

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

No blog this week, but just a note. The result of this vote is thanks to countless hours of community organising, both by different groups and individuals. It just goes to show how together we can make tangible change in our community. 1/4

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Our Community Board decided to listen to the people and has chosen to keep the bus lanes over an ill informed clearway. Sensibility prevails.

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Bryan Culbertson 🥄 @bryanculbertson.com · 14/11/2024

We have to stop listening to business owners when making transportation decisions because they are woefully misinformed They will say things like "only one cyclist bikes here a year" for a street with hundreds of cyclists biking there in one afternoon

"I think we see one bicycle come through there every single year, with thousands of cars. I know the businesses are just losing their hair over having those bike lanes in Etobicoke on Bloor Street," said the premier, who is also the MPP for Etobicoke North.

(A few days later, a bike counter at Bloor Street and Keele Street, about three kilometres east of Etobicoke, showed 415 cyclists had used the lane as of that afternoon, and 189,587 since the machine was installed that summer).

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

On Thursday, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will vote on whether or not to install a peak-hour clearway or bus lane on Cranford Street. For the sake of our community, they need to reject the staff recommendation. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/what-to-do...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Walking is often a rewarding activity in any city. But it doesn't come without risk. What stands between us and a truly walkable city in Christchurch? Read More: foamerman.substack.com/p/strut-your...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Buses have been the backbone of our city's public transport for decades. Yet ridership still hasn't recovered from the earthquakes. What is happening? Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/green-lane...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Despite the increase in the number of cyclists in our city, cycling infrastructure has become a culture war issue. Why? Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/the-copenh...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

It's about time we looked at how we prioritise our road space in Christchurch, and what that means for its users. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/better-str...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Recent discourse has brought privatisation back into the public eye. We should not place our public assets in the hands of the private sector. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/beware-the...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

One of the many things Montréal has going for it is the brand-new REM system. Rapid transit has never looked so good. Read here: foamerman.substack.com/p/automatic-...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

A lot of discussion has gone on about moving some roads in New Zealand to 110kph, but is it a safe idea? Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/debunking-...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

The National Land Transport Program 24-27 might look like record funding, but for us in the South, it's all smoke and mirrors. Read more: foamerman.substack.com/p/a-push-for...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

When it comes to rail in New Zealand, several important gaps need filling. Queue a new series picking the most important of these apart. foamerman.substack.com/p/missing-li...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

The Downstream Effects Management Plan is supposed to be St Albans' saviour when it comes to traffic. So why doesn't it work, and what options should we look at? Read more here: foamerman.substack.com/p/when-is-a-...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

In January, I took a trip from New York to Montreal on Amtrak's Adirondack. Here are my thoughts on why we need to fall in love with travelling again in this country. open.substack.com/pub/foamerma...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

I often think about the housing crisis (easy fodder for the young mind) and think "damn things are tight". Recently, I've thought more and more about accessible housing, and how the shortfall of housing stock must be even worse in that market. Housing for all must be for everyone. #urbanism

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 12/08/2024

Might be a little late to the party, but since the riots in the UK this week, I think I'm finally ready to kick the Twitter bucket. Can't justify continuing to use a platform that so loudly supports that kind of messaging.

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Greater Ōtautahi @greater-otautahi.bsky.social · 04/08/2024

This morning we are releasing our submission guide for the Cranford St bus lane project. This decision will finalise the layout of Cranford St between Berwick and Innes. We want to see the bus lanes kept. Find our submission guide here ↓ docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Greater Ōtautahi Submission Guide for the Cranford Street Bus Lanes

Submission Guide for the Cranford Street Bus Lanes About us: Greater Ōtautahi is a non-partisan organisation, consisting of Ōtautahi Christchurch residents who want to help create a better city. We ad...

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Harrison McEvoy for Papanui Community Board @harrisonmcevoy.bsky.social · 24/06/2024

New Zealand exists in a state of 'we can barely maintain our current infrastructure capacity', combined with an attitude that even when we do replace things, it can't improve what was before. Wholly unserious country.

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