Aaron Keown, City Councillor
Aaron Keown is the Christchurch City Councillor for Harewood Ward, the ward that includes Bishopdale. Aaron also represents the Harewood Ward on the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. Location: Harewood Ward, PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154 Phone: 021 822 766 Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/aaronkeowncouncillorforharewood The Bishopdale BulletinThe Bishopdale Bulletin is a quarterly community newsletter published by the Bishopdale Community Trust and delivered to 3200 homes and businesses in the wider Bishopdale area. The purpose of the newsletter is to share community information, support pride in Bishopdale and enhance community connections. The newsletter gets distributed around Bishopdale at the end of February, May, August and November and is also available online. Location: The Hub, Corner of Farrington Ave & Kilburn St, 94 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: [email protected] Website: bishopdalecommunity.org.nz/bulletin.html Bus services in Bishopdale
Bishopdale is serviced by a number of bus routes including the Orbiter, 17, 28, 107, and 125. For more details contact Metroinfo. Phone: 03 366 8855 Email: [email protected] Web: www.metroinfo.co.nz or facebook.com/MetroCanterbury Christchurch City Council Service CentreThe nearest city council service centre to Bishopdale is located at Fendalton Library. It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Location: 4 Jeffreys Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052 Phone: 03 941 8999 (Council general enquiry number) Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/about-fendalton CINCH (Community Information Christchurch)
CINCH is an online community directory of clubs, community organisations and continuing education course providers in the greater Christchurch area. It is a great source of information on what is happening all over the city. Web: www.cinch.org.nz Citizens Advice Bureau
The nearest Citizen's Advice Bureau to Bishopdale is CAB Christchurch North at the Fendalton Service Centre and Library. Opening hours are: 11 am - 5 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2 pm - 5 pm, Tuesday Location: 4 Jeffreys Road, Fendalton Phone: 03 351 7804 Web: www.cab.org.nz Community police constable for Bishopdale
Bishopdale has a Community Police Constable and enquiries can be directed to the Papanui Police Station. Location: Papanui Police Station, 36 Main North Rd, Papanui Phone: 03 374 1700 Jason Middlemiss, Community Board member
Jason Middlemiss represents Harewood Ward, the ward that includes Bishopdale, on the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. The Community Board represents and acts as advocate for the interests of its community. Location: PO Box 73020, Christchurch 8154 Phone: 027 777 0108 Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/jason4harewood Justice of the Peace Clinic
A Justice of the Peace is available to members of the community every Wednesday between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. Justices of the Peace can witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates rebates applications. There is no charge for this service. Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: 03 941 7923 Email: [email protected] Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/justice-of-the-peace-jps An up to date list of Bishopdale-based Justices of the Peace can be found on the Royal Federation of the New Zealand Justices' Associations website. To access the list, click the link below, enter Bishopdale into the Find a JP search form, and press search. Web: justiceofthepeace.org.nz Linda Chen, Community Board member
Linda Chen represents Harewood Ward, the ward that includes Bishopdale, on the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. The Community Board represents and acts as advocate for the interests of its community. Location: PO Box 73020, Christchurch 8154 Phone: 027 844 9087 Email: [email protected] Web: facebook.com/linda4harewood Nor'West News
Free local newspaper published by Star Media that covers news in northern and western areas of Christchurch City, including Bishopdale. Phone: 03 379 7100 Email: [email protected] Web: starmedia.kiwi/newspapers/norwest-news Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
The library offers books, magazines, DVDs, children's CDs, play station, public computers, printing and wi-fi. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. A wheelchair is available for visitor use. The community hall and a meeting room can be booked by the public by contacting the council on 03 941 8999. Location: 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: 03 941 7923 Email: [email protected] Web: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/BISHOPDALE/ Hamish Campbell, MP for IlamHamish Campbell is the Member of Parliament for the Christchurch constituency of Ilam, which includes Bishopdale. Electorate office is open Monday to Friday 9-3pm. He is often out and about, so appointments are preferred. Location: Shop 5, 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr Phone: 03 359 3665 Email: [email protected] |