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review creators Lyttelton Harbour Review is a 100% voluntary community newsletter initiative developed after the February 2011 earthquake by local Professionals Real Estate Agent Lynnette Baird, and Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Chairperson Wendy Everingham. The objective of the Lyttelton Harbour Review is to help keep local residents informed with what is going on in the wider Lyttelton Harbour community. Of course the success of the Lyttelton Harbour Review could not be possible without the ongoing support and enthusiasm from the wider community. A big thank you goes out to everyone who sends information; is willing to be interviewed by a couple of amateurs; or lets us know what might be happening in the neighbourhood. The Lyttelton Harbour Review project would not be possible without you all.
Farewell Historic Police Station
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Superintendent Gary Knowles spoke about the 132 years of police history in the building. He reminisced about the people who had come and gone over the years, in particular all the Bob’s who had worked on site. Bob Loader was present for the occasion.
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Lyttelton Gem to Disappear In an all too familiar story, cost has won over restoration and Lyttelton’s earthquake damaged Police Station, the oldest operational station in the country prior to the earthquakes, is to be decommissioned in January 2014. Many local residents, police, former police, Members of Parliament, Community Board Members and Ngai Tahu representatives gathered to bid farewell to another piece of Lyttelton’s history.
“Bob Loader was the Constable in 1961-1963 and then returned as a senior constable from 1987-1990” he said. Knowles spoke about the Lyttelton Port Town as a unique place for policing and in particular how community policing worked well here. He declared “ The land will be forever known as Lyttelton Police land and the former historic cell block will remain as a reminder of policing activities on the site” Central to Gary Knowles’ message was the police were here to stay in Lyttelton. He thanked the current team lead by Gary Manch for their dedication and service to the harbour area. Assistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls and Richard Gardiner were then introduced. Richard Gardiner approached the Police soon after the earthquakes, to see if they would like a miniature replica of the building commissioned. Typical to most non standard requests there was no money for this project. Richard however proceeded and he created a fabulous replica of the building that was presented to Assistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls. The replica along with many historical treasures from the building will be transferred to the Police Museum.
“cost has won
over restoration, and the oldest operational police station in the country is to be deconstructed”
In true Lyttelton spirit the ceremony included something artistic with a poem specially written by Gary McCormack. Gary unable to attend, and was represented by close friend Stephen Estall. Gary poem features on the next page, and he has kindly allowed us to reproduce it for Review readers. Article Source: Cover Image: Article Image:
Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Liz Briggs, with thanks Assistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls (Left) Superintendant Gary Knowles accepting the "new" police station. Taken by Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Lyttelton Police Station Last Call If the room at hand, be a small cell of stone and bars of iron, Then let the stars shine through at night and the offense be none too grand. A night getting over a woman. A chance to desert a ship. Too much whisky in a local pub or just too little hope. A bed hard found, a bed at last ! Time to rest and time to pray. While up above, Station mother goes about her working day. A boiling of water and disinfectant. The tidy clang of doors. A hiss of steam and a swingeing mop. Scrub, scrub, scrub some more! In Christchurch town, the Magistrate holds court in an Irish pub: “Sin,” he says, “comes to a Port, as rats come down a rope!” A good many men, hung by a thread, And some devoid of hope, waited blindly for the warmth The sunrise over the Port. Suddenly, the Circuit Judge, came round to make a call. He shook the earth from the inside out, with an executioner’s smile. He didn’t much care for evidence. He didn’t care for much. He merely smashed his gavel down and there was nothing left. The house of the fallen will now fall to the quiet epitaph: Mankind’s best and mankind’s worst lie silent in this place. The house of the fallen will now fall. Silence... the cruellest epitaph of all. Poem: Gary McCormack, reprinted with permission [thank you] Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Urumau Reserve to ReOpen Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee Announcement Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee is pleased to announce the reopening of Urumau Reserve on the hills overlooking Lyttelton. The reserve has been closed since the earthquakes because of the risk of rockfall. Following geotech rockfall remediation, most of the track network in Urumau Reserve is now open for public use. In welcoming the good news, Acting Chairperson of the Lyttelton Reserves Committee Jozefa Wylaars says “Lyttelton people have really missed being able to roam the hills above the town. It is great to be able to connect with our wider landscape so close to our own homes again”. Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee is made up of local people with an interest in managing the regenerating native forest reserves above Lyttelton. It is a subcommittee of the Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board with delegated authority to manage the day to day decisions about the reserves with the assistance of Christchurch City Council staff.
“lyttelton people have missed being able to roam the hills above the town”
Anyone interested in being part of the Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee or wanting to help with hands-on work in the reserves should check out the website www.lytteltonharbour.info/community-information/lyttelton-reserves or email the committee secretary at lytteltonreserves@hotmail.co.nz. Some tracks in Lyttelton and in the Port Hills remain closed and people are reminded to take notice of all signage indicating which areas are open or closed. For further information visit our website www.ccc.govt.nz/trackstatus or phone the Customer Call Centre on 941 8999 or Freephone 0800 800 169. About Urumau Reserve To the East of Lyttelton overlooking the town and Whakaraupo harbour lies Urumau reserve. This reserve, which covers 26 hectares, is located on the prominent lava flow ridge that encloses Lyttelton on its eastern border. It is less rugged than Whakaraupo, and is a good place for picnics and walking. It is bounded on its northern boundary by a block of land owned by Lyttelton Port Company and on its eastern and southern sides by Sumner Road. There are several informal tracks and walkways on the reserve. Considerable work has been done in developing a mountain bike track. In addition the Reserves Committee hopes to be able to extend its walking track along the ridge to the north of the reserve to connect up with other tracks on the Port Hills. Access to the reserve is from its western boundary above Lyttelton town. It is from the northern end of Gilmour Terrace and Foster Terrace as well as from a section of the reserve which reaches down to Reserve Terrace. Article: Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee, with thanks Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Waitangi Day Celebrations The people of Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke warmly invite the community to visit Rapaki Marae on Waitangi Day, February 6 2014. Welcoming ceremony to begin at 10.00am with powhiri starting at 10.30am. Information flyer enclosed with this edition of the Lyttelton Review.
Generosity of Lyttelton People The Spirit of Christmas Shone The new “Tree of Hope� community Christmas initiative was a huge success. Thank you for embracing this idea. So many people had so much enjoyment. Whether giving donations, wrapping presents or delivering gifts there were smiles all round. The recipients got such a surprise. This initiative was supported by Lyttelton Community House, Lyttelton Library, Project Lyttelton and the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre. A special thank you goes out to Teresa Cameron who suggested the idea.
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A small selection of the donated presents, by Margaret Jefferies Tree of Hope Helpers: Liz Briggs, Flo McGregor, Desire and Teresa Cameron Elf Helper at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Fire, Fire, Fire Emergency Services to the Rescue The Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade and emergency services were kept busy over the holiday period. According to rumour, a Christmas bar-be-que became out of control over at Rapaki Bay on Christmas Day. On the Monday before Christmas a large scrub fire broke out on the Lyttelton side of Godley Head, burning about six hectares of tussock. Another call out on Christmas Day was for St John Ambulance to help a man pinned between a jet ski trailer and a tree in Cass Bay. Then just after the New Year began, two kayakers needed to be winched to safety by the Westpac rescue helicopter off the rocks at the entrance to Lyttelton Harbour. And just when emergency services thought the holiday fun was over, the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to extinguish a fire in a storage unit at the end of one of the wharfs on Saturday January 11. Article and Image:
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Lyttelton Museum Find Some spectacles were handed to us late last year. They were found under the floorboards at 20 Oxford Street during repairs to the Lyttelton Information Centre. From the age of the specs we think that they could have belonged to one of the tailors who had shops there in the early 1900s. The three photos show the spectacles in their case, a 1902 photo with the J. Palmer Tailor shop in the background, and a 1919 photo with the A. Hamilton Tailor shop at the right. Article and Images: www.facebook.com/lytteltonmuseum
Milky Way Over Banks Peninsula Caught on Film by Christchurch Photographer Christchurch photographer, Rob Dickinson, has captured the Milky Way from Banks Peninsula on camera. Rob shot this photograph [left] from the Port Levy Saddle on Banks Peninsula on Christmas Eve. "In the last few minutes of Christmas Eve the night sky was aglow with a beautiful Milky Way," he says on his web site: http://500px.com/ RobDickinson Robs photograph features "an ancient Totara tree and offshore lightning to the south, along with the small and large magellanic clouds" and "multiple satalite meteor trails". "It had been cloudy all day but the sky cleared up in the evening, I knew the moon was below the horizon until midnight so headed out to shoot some astro. Port Levy Saddle is a location I've wanted to shoot at night for some time, its a bit of an exciting drive up there in the dark and I had to fight some gusty winds to shoot this." Dickinson said. Dickinson is a Christchurch based landscape photographer who specialises in dynamic high impact landscape photography from around the South Island. In 2011 he became New Zealand Geographic's Landscape Photographer of the Year. "I've been into astrophotography for a number of years now, and a landscape photographer for about eight years. I've always been a keen photographer but really got into landscapes when I moved to New Zealand from the UK," he said. "New Zealand is fantastic for astrophotography as it has really dark skies, you just need to get away from the cities. You dont have to go far, Godley Head or Taylors Mistake will do ok. You also need clear skies which have been rather rare of late." The image was taken on a Canon 6D with a 24f1.4L lens, and is made from a total of 14 individual shots stitched together. Each shot is a 20 second exposure. For a larger image, see http://500px.com/photo/55811696. Article Source: www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/hills-and-harbour/9561354/Photographer-captures-Milky-Way-over -Banks-Peninsula Image: Rob Dickinson
Hot Names Star in Sci-Fi Filming to Begin in Port Levy A post-apocalyptic film featuring Hollywood stars Chris Pine and Amanda Seyfried is to be shot in Port Levy on Banks Peninsula early next year. The film, produced by Spiderman star Tobey Maguire and Icelandic company Zik Zak Filmworks, is based on the 1974 children's science fiction thriller Z for Zachariah by Robert O'Brien. In the book 16-year-old Ann Burden survives a nuclear holocaust and nerve gas attack because her farm is located in a remote valley with its own weather system. Her belief she is alone is shattered when a scientist arrives in the valley. The screenplay departs from the book by bringing two men into Anna's orbit, not one. Seyfried (Mama Mia) plays Ann while Pine (Captain Kirk in Star Trek Into Darkness) plays one of the men and British star Chiwelel Ejiofor the other. Craig Zobel, well-known for indie films Compliance and Great World of Sound, will direct. The producers have chosen a stately Port Levy home as the farmhouse and are looking at other locations around the peninsula and the region, but want to keep the project quiet to keep away nosy visitors. They will be filming between January and March. Production company Z4Z Productions is looking for accommodation in the area for up to 50 film crew. The company was set up by Steven Johnson, a Hollywood-based maker of music videos, commercials and independent films. Port Levy is no stranger to movies, having featured in Peter Jackson's 1994 film Heavenly Creatures. Pine is one of Hollywood's hottest stars after his success as Captain Kirk and Ejiofor is getting glowing reviews for his role in Twelve Years A Slave. Seyfried has been shooting Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways To Die In The West. The Film Commission did not know of the project when approached by The Press, but Film New Zealand said it had worked with the producers and connected them with the local film industry. The film's main local agent, Murray Francis, of Film Business, did not return messages. A Port Levy identity, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the movie production would not faze the locals. "We hardly noticed when Peter Jackson filmed here. We're mainly working farmers, so will just get on with things. Article Source: www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/hills-and-harbour/9528690/Hot-names-star-in-Port-Levy-sci-fi
Lyttelton Club Restaurant New Chef, New Menu The restaurant of the Lyttelton Club, 23 Dublin Street, has a new chef with years of experience, bringing a whole new menu to the Club. Here you will find pulled pork sandwich; chicken or vegetarian tacos; Lebanese styled filo parcel; or how about Italian meatballs wrapped in bacon and served with a rich and rustic tomato sauce? There are snacks and smaller meals plus a range of desserts too. Restaurant now open Wednesday to Sunday from 5.00pm and for something new, open for Sunday roast from Midday to 2.00pm. Come and check us out. A copy of the menu is available on request to lytteltonclub@clear.net.nz or phone the Lyttelton Club on 03 328 8740.
Lyttel Gallery Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Cass Bay resident Colin Jamieson is hosting his second exhibition at the Lyttel Gallery. Entitled Banks Peninsula Landscapes it is a wonderful series of scenes from Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours. The exhibition runs until the end of January and can be viewed Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm. Article and Images: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
BNZ Farewell Donna Last of the Team Leaves For many years the BNZ Lyttelton hosted a series of familiar faces. Donna Shine, Trish Royds and Kelly Nesbit. One by one over the last year they have departed Lyttelton for various reasons. It's now time to say good bye to Donna. Donna is a very familiar face, who also lives in Lyttelton, is retiring from the Bank after 16 years of service. At least with this retirement Donna will continue to live and work in the local area. Donna talks about her career in the bank. All the years at 28 London Street, then the move to the port-a-com after the earthquakes and then working from the new office at 56 London Street. "Sixteen months in the Port-a-Cabin really cemented her relationships with the other team members. We'll be friends for life after that experience" she said. Naturally during all those years in Lyttelton it's the relationships with people that she has enjoyed the most. "I have loved getting to know everyone and the great thing for me as I'm still living here, I won't have to really say goodbye" Donna said. After a well earned holiday, Donna will be teaming up with her husband Mike, where she will be the administrator in his business. Article and Images: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Steam Tug Lyttelton Harbour Cruises Every Sunday Departs 2.30pm | $25 Adults $10 Children $50 Family Throughout the summer season, Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society operates a Sunday afternoon harbour cruise to the Lyttelton Heads. The vessel departs from No.2 Wharf at 2.30p.m. and returns to her berth at 4.00pm. Passengers are able to view the workings of a steam ship that is over 100 years old. Tickets available on the boat, on the day. For more information 03 328 8954 Learn more about Tug Lyttelton: www.tuglyttelton.co.nz
Live at the Point Back this Summer! Set on the grounds of the former ‘Godley House’, across the harbour from Lyttelton, this nine week event promises to be a wonderful experience, both for visitors and musicians. Once again there will be a diverse line up on show: from award-winning local song writers to a delightful Kiwi-Icelandic collaboration, sultry blues to soulful jazz, from ‘Best Country Song’ to foot stomping covers, all acts are bound to keep you wanting more. So pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing and entertaining day away from the city hussle. Come down and bring your friends to enjoy the music, the view, the people and the great food from our two fabulous cafes. 1-4pm each Sunday this summer in Diamond Harbour. More details: www.sprig.org.nz/live-at-the-point-diamond-harbour-2014
Tin Palace Sonic Snapshot Exhibition "Play It" "Play it" is a pop-up exhibition at the Tin Place featuring a display of loaned LPs together with the donors' thoughts and memories about the LPs. Visitors are encouraged to choose a record to be played and to leave a note about their thoughts / memories that the record evoked. Or, they may simply say why they chose that particular LP. Unlike CDs or MP3s, record collections are in essence a personal art gallery of tastes and experiences filled with the good, bad and ugly. LPs are created to be listened to in full. They are mini sonic curations in their own right. “Is it wrong, wanting to be at home with your record collection? It's not like collecting records is like collecting stamps, or beer mats, or antique thimbles. There's a whole world in here, a nicer, dirtier, more violent, more peaceful, more colourful, sleazier, more dangerous, more loving world than the world I live in; there is history, and geography, and poetry, and countless other things I should have studied at school, including music.” ― Nick Hornby, High Fidelity The Tin Palace is hosting a pop up sonic snapshot experience through the medium of vinyl LPs. Open 23 January to 2 February. Where: Open:
The Tin Palace 13a Oxford Street, Lyttelton Thursday and Friday 11.00am to 3.00pm Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Taste of Summer: Wine Tasting Saturday 8th February Where: When: Time: Host:
Roots Restaurant 8 London Street, Lyttelton Saturday 8 February 5.30pm to 7.00pm Jo Burzynska
Hello, I am excited to be teaming up with Roots again to present “A Taste of Summer”, a relaxed al fresco soirée in Roots’ lovely courtyard garden, where I will be pairing a selection of wines suited to the season with canapés crafted by Roots’ chefs. The cost of the event is $50, which includes a selection of fine wines and canapés. Booking is essential through Roots on 03 328 7658 with more information available at: http://joburzynska.com/a-taste-of-summer/
LIFT Library Film Evening Thursday February 6, 7.15pm | The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Film: CROSSROADS - LABOUR PAINS OF A NEW WORLD VIEW We are facing CRISES - social unrest, natural disasters, economic failures. But we can create transition, by changing our world view to interdependence, developing a nature of connections. In Chinese language the word “crisis” contains two aspects: danger + opportunity. There will be some short, local, relevant film clips too, not yet confirmed – too many to choose from! Koha Appreciated Timebank members may instead credit LIFT Library for the time spent. And finally today’s quote: I long to accomplish great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Helen Keller, on ‘Optimism’ LIFT Library > L = Living Economies + I = Inspiration + F = Facts + T = Transition For more information on the Lyttelton LIFT Library, contact Juliet 03 328 8139 or 021 899 404
Kayak Fun in Lyttelton Corsair Bay Water Fun Looking for a fun family day? Head to Lyttelton Harbour this summer and have a day at the beach and on the water kayaking in Corsair Bay. Adventure Specialties will be hiring out sit-on-top kayaks for just $5.00 per hour. Perfect for kayaking beginners, these easy to use kayaks mean that if you turn over you will just fall off and climb back on top again. Lifejackets are included in the hire. As the Lyttelton Pool will not be open this summer, Christchurch City Council have worked with Adventure Specialties to bring you this affordable water activity over the summer season. A perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors knowing that the company behind this has over 20 years experience providing adventure and wilderness experiences on New Zealand rocks, rivers, mountains, and coast. The kayaks will be available every day from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm from 27 December to 2 February 2014 (weather dependant). No booking is required although it is recommended. For further information, phone Adventure Specialties on 03 379 9130 or the Council on 03 941 8999.
Project Lyttelton Fun Summer Events Save the Date for Great Entertainment Project Lyttelton’s Events Organiser Lucette Hindin has been working hard over the summer break. Released in mid-January is the programme for a new series of events over the weekend of February 7 and 8. Lyttelton Tea Party A Night Out in Lyttelton features ahoribuzz and tali live at The Grassy from 8pm. A series of other acts will also feature around town. At Tommy Changs you’ll find Flora Knight and String Band from 6pm, Rotten Radio Sound Zone will be just off London Street from 7pm and Civil and Naval will host “In the Night Kitchen” from 10pm. Ticket information to follow shortly. The Big Pirate Picnic Beach Party Follows the Lyttelton Tea Party on February 8th from 2-6pm at Corsair Bay. Games, Pirate band plus food and drink. This is a free event. Later that evening “A Taste of Summer” 5.30-7pm will feature at Roots. A collaboration between Roots and wine expert Jo Burzynska. Enjoy a selection of wine suited to the season matched with canapes designed by the Root’s culinary team. $50pp Later that evening our Lyttelton Poets meet for an evening at Tommy Changs from 8pm. $10pp
Wine and Spirit Education Classes This year I hope to run Levels 1 to 3 of these internationally respected qualifications. These are suitable for both those involved in the trade and consumers, providing a great and increasingly in depth overview of the world’s wines. Further information can be found on my website: http://joburzynska.com/south-island-wset-classes-in-2014/
Water Safety Five Simple Rules Every year people die needlessly on the water. While we have strict regulations around vehicle use we don’t apply the same rigour to boating safety. Everyone who plans to go out in a boat this summer should follow some simple rules to help you come home safely. You will enjoy yourself much more knowing that if you get into difficulty you have done everything you can to ensure a safe outcome. The first of the five simple rules is to always have lifejackets on board for every person and wear them! Make sure the jackets fit properly and are well maintained. Don’t put young children into adult jackets. Boats can sink very quickly and if you have a lifejacket on you can increase your survival time in the water. If you are boating in Canterbury waters and your vessel is under six metres in length and is underway, it is a requirement of the navigation safety bylaws that you are all wearing jackets. Skipper responsibility is the second key rule. Make sure that one person on board is skipper. All other passengers must follow their instructions. The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board and for the safe operation of the boat. It’s important they know the rules and regulations, where all safety equipment is stowed and the limits of the vessel. Don’t push yourself or your boat too hard. Always take at least two separate waterproof ways of communicating with you. You need to have these close by at all times and they must be easily accessible. Everyone on board should know where these are and how and who to call for assistance in an emergency. In New Zealand we have great access to up to date marine weather forecasts. We need that because the weather can change so quickly. Before you leave home check the forecast and change your plans if it’s not looking good. Throughout the day you should also keep a close eye on the weather and an on going check on forecasts. The weather and sea conditions will change during the day so make sure you know what is happening and what is expected. Finally, don’t mix alcohol and boating – it doesn’t work. Safe boating and alcohol just don’t go together. Weather and water conditions can quickly change or you could face equipment failure and you need to be able to think and respond quickly and clearly. If you follow these five simple rules it will help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. For more information: Environment Canterbury Media - media@ecan.govt.nz - 027 221 5259
EQC Group Action - Is This for You? Posted on behalf of the EQC Group Action Group The Anthony Harper group action to get a declaratory judgement on EQC standards now has pledges of $142,000 behind it but $240,000 is needed to get to the case get off the ground. It is vital that we back this, the opportunity will not come again. If you are under cap and have EQC issues this is a chance to help yourself and to help others. The aim is to keep the cost under $2000 per household so 120 households are required. Through additional fundraising it is hoped that the cost per household can be reduced further. The proposed proceeding involves seeking a declaratory judgment from the Court which would confirm the standard of repair that EQC is required to meet. This impacts both on repairs undertaken by Fletcher EQR on behalf of EQC as well as the amount payable by EQC in the event it elects to settle claims in cash. What are EQC's obligations under the Earthquake Commission Act? The standard of repair provided for in the Act requires EQC to replace or reinstate the building to a condition substantially the same as when it was new, modified as necessary to comply with any applicable laws. The costs in doing so must be reasonably incurred. The Act also contemplates circumstances that do not permit exact or complete reinstatement. This might arise, for example, where building materials or methods have evolved, or where products are no longer available, or no longer comply with current building standards. In such circumstances the Act states that EQC is only bound to replace or reinstate as circumstances permit and in a reasonably sufficient manner. What is EQC's approach? EQC appear to be relying on the "reasonably sufficient" standard in all cases, not just in those where circumstances do not permit exact or complete reinstatement. The aim is to establish whether EQC’s approach is wrong and get a full entitlement for those that have joined the group. If any of the following apply to you, email eqcgroupaction@gmail.com to get a confidential call from a group volunteer to get more information or contact Anthony Harper on 379 0920 or groupaction@ah.co.nz to register interest and get a FAQ sheet. The EQC scope has missed significant earthquake damage Earthquake damage has been labeled historic You are being made to pay for something in order to get a repair (eg re wiring) You are being refused a repair and required to take a cash settlement do to some sort of noncompliance issue You are being offered a foundation repair that involves jack and pack or glue You are being offered a foundation repair without a geotech or engineering assessment to ensure its suitability You are getting structural repairs but are not being offered a consent. You have had any of the above done and want it done right and want code compliance for your house. Article Source: CanCERN Newsletter January 17 2014
Edible Garden Awards Edible Gardens to be acknowledged in the Lyttelton/Mt Herbert area with the inaugural Edible Gardens Award in 2014. Growing your own food brings joy and sustenance to many. Having a ready source of food 365 days of the year from either your back yard, community or school garden has captured the imagination of many and is enjoying a renaissance in cities and local neighbourhoods throughout the world. This Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board initiative acknowledges not only the direct health and economic benefits of growing and harvesting food but also the community connectedness and resilience that comes from toiling together for a common goal. The Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Edible Gardens Award for 2014 is an awards programme in partnership with the Canterbury Horticultural Society aimed at acknowledging and supporting individuals, schools and communities who are actively involved in the growing of their own food. The awards seek to encourage others to consider establishing a garden, either by themselves or with others. Gardens will be assessed on the use of sustainable practices, creativity, planning and plant knowledge. You can nominate yourself or others. Nominations close 5pm Friday 21 February 2014 and assessments will be made in the week of 17-21 March 2014. The nomination form can be downloaded at www.ccc.govt.nz/ediblegardensLMH and hard copies of the nomination form can be found in various locations around the Harbour Basin.
Lyttelton Temporary EQC Accommodation Solutions OPTION ONE: Randolph Apartment. Private two bedroom, fully furnished, modern apartment with superb views across Lyttelton is available for holidays or short terms stay while your home is being earthquake repaired. Able to provide insurance quotes for EQC accommodation requirements. Apartment features private spa pool, off street parking and all the mod-cons including Wifi. Tariff from $135 per night, with minimum three night stay. Phone Heather 03 328 8584 or 03 328 8585 or email heather@millymay.co.nz OPTION TWO: Accommodation/house fully furnished available end of February 2014. Short term but would consider long term. Would suit EQC orphans. I have a lovely home looking out over Corsair Bay (just pop across the road). Bus stop at the bottom of section. Offering four double bedroom, two living areas, two toilets and double garage with off street parking for up to three cars. Surrounded with colourful relaxing gardens. Sorry no fences, but pets I will consider, as the last two families have not had any problems. I prefer fully furnished. $900/wk (power not included). Phone connection and broadband incl. Call Heather on 027 211 7205 for details. OPTION THREE: We have rental accommodation available in the Lyttelton area for Earthquake Repairs. Short or Long term, fully furnished, pets negotiable. Please phone Betsy on: 03 377 4939 or 021 994 297. OPTION FOUR: If you are having trouble finding accommodation in Lyttelton while earthquake repairs are being done, this might be an option for you on Sullivan Avenue, Opawa. Just 8 minutes to Lyttelton. Beautiful Villa, available for short or long term fully furnished accommodation. Lovely maintained gardens. Fully fenced. Great family home three bedroom, one bathroom, off street parking for two cars, power, phone, television, broadband, and gardener provided. Available from 16 December 2013. Sleeps up to five people. Pets negotiable. Smoker’s ok. Please phone Sue 027 456 7011.
Lyttelton House to Rent Three large bedrooms. Amazing views. Large section on sunny eastside hill with large flat area at the top. Two heat pumps, insulation and double glazing. Neutral decor. Long Term $480. Can negotiate a price for a short term rental for EQC/Insurance repairs. Phone Michelle 328 8020 or 027 416 0625.
Teddington House to Rent 3 bedroom house for rent in Teddington on a sunny farm with room for animals. Rimu floors. Cozy with good wood stove and double glazing. Outside parking. Generous veranda. Water view. Available late Jan/ February. Rent $360pw. Phone 329 9118.
Le Bons Bay Holiday Home Secluded holiday home 800 metres from beach, sleeps eight. Available 18 January onwards. Phone Jo 03 304 8524.
Wanting to Rent Hello, I am a 35 year old guy, working full time, quiet, clean, reliable, friendly looking for a place to stay in the Lyttelton area. From time to time my seven year old will be with me. More than happy to live through EQC repairs. Please call me 027 371 7966.
A sonic snapshot exhibition through the medium of vinyl Lps donated by the residents of Christchurch.
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Haere mai! Come Along! We look forward to hosting you. Te Poho o Tamatea Charitable Trust Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke
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Lyttelton Club Restaurant Menu Available Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm Sunday roast available between midday and 2 pm
Snacks/Starters Garlic Bread - $4.00 Breads & dips – garlic pita bread with two house made dips - $6.50 Fries – served with a choice of gravy, aioli or tomato sauce - $6.50 Thai chicken skewers – minced chicken with Thai flavours grilled and served with coleslaw and house made sweet chilli - $8.50 Barbeque ribs – tender barbequed ribs smothered in sticky sauce - $12.50
Mains all $18.50 Pulled pork sandwich – eight hour slow cooked pork lathered in barbeque sauce on a toasted bun and served with salad and fries Chicken or vegetarian tacos – two corn tacos staffed with shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream with a choice of either refried black beans or shredded chicken grilled with Mexican flavours Lebanese style filo parcel – a crispy filo parcel filled with spinach, feta and Lebanese spices and served with salad Beef polpettone– a rich Italian meatball wrapped in bacon and served on pasta with a rustic tomato sauce (all mains are available as half portions)
Desserts all $8.50 Ice cream sundae – vanilla ice cream topped with Florentine wafers and a choice of either salt butter caramel, mixed berry or chocolate fudge sauce Summer berry shortcake – crisp shortbread with sticky berry and apple filling served with vanilla whipped cream Ridiculous chocolate brownie – decadent chocolate brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge sauce
Stanier Black-Five: Avast! Lyttelton album launch for local artist’s European release Sunday 2nd February 3-5pm Torpedo Boat Museum Magazine Bay, Lyttelton Listen to the music of the port in an atmospheric historic building Avast! is the latest solo album by Lyttelton sound artist, Stanier Black-Five (Jo Burzynska), created from field recordings made around the port of her home town. Released on the European Entr’acte label, Burzynska is bringing Avast! back to its source for its New Zealand release at a launch event in February at Lyttelton’s Torpedo Boat Museum. This will feature a new live work based on her Lyttelton material and will also feature performances inspired by the port and the atmospheric Torpedo Boat bunker by Zeug Gezeugt and Regressor. Sounds for Avast! were captured between 2009 and 2012 at sites around the natural amphitheatre of the extinct caldera: from the abandoned wartime gun emplacements on the top of the crater rim to the port and its cacophony of cargo ships, tugs and workshops. The work is also haunted by the resonance of buildings such as the Timeball Station, which were destroyed in the earthquakes. Stanier Black-Five is the solo project of New Zealand sound artist, writer and curator, Jo Burzynska, whose audio work is largely based on her own environmental recordings. She uses these to create dense soundscapes that use both industrial sources such as the pounding rhythms of trains to natural phenomena, such as seismic activity. She has performed all over the world, playing at venues such as London’s prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall and has recently returned from a European tour promoting Avast!. Avast! is already starting to receive highly positive reviews in the European press since its release there in late 2013: "Don't be fooled by its mock-historical title, the album's three pieces zero in on the disembodied sonic textures of modern capitalism. As ships dock and steel containers move in transit, engines whirr and grind, and relentless mechanical rhythms are punctuated with sundry creaks, bleeps and clangs." Nick Cain, The Wire Copies of Avast! will be available to purchase at the event and entry will be by donation to the Torpedo Boat Museum. For more information contact Jo Burzynska on 021 776 161 or email stanierblack5@gmail.com www.stanierblackfive.com ENDS
Chance to help run our local reserves
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forms walking and mountain bike tracks; replant the reserves; undertakes animal pest control; recreation opportunities and works towards enhancement of these natural spaces and local biodiversity. If you are interested come along to the Lyttelton Club, corner Dublin and Winchester Street, Lyttelton, 7.30 pm 11th November 2013. Don't think that you have to campaign or make a speech. At the meeting you can nominate yourself or someone else. We try to accommodate everyone who is interested. Membership of the Committee is for three years. We have about six meetings a year and occasional work parties. If you are only interested in doing practical things like weed busting or planting, not in attending meetings, come along and/or let us know.
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SCIRT is rebuilding the city’s earthquake damaged roads, water, wastewater and stormwater pipes.
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Works notice update: Brittan Terrace and Park Terrace, Lyttelton, retaining wall rebuilds. What: Repair of the retaining walls in front of 16 - 18 and 24 - 30 Brittan Terrace and 32A Park Terrace and 67 Cressy Terrace. The new retaining walls will be strengthened using soil anchors. Where: Between 16 and 30 Brittan Terrace, Lyttelton. In front of 32A Park Terrace and 67 Cressy Terrace, Lyttelton. When: Brittan Terrace - Tuesday 14 January to April 2014. Park Terrace - Tuesday 14 January to March 2014. Traffic impact: Brittan Terrace • We have changed drilling method on Brittan Terrace and are now using an air drilling method. The drilling machine is shorter. This will allow one-lane of Brittan Terrace to be open while the drilling machine is in action. Traffic lights will be in place to control traffic. •
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Feedback received during the anchor trial on Brittan Terrace: • Blind corners on Cressy Terrace: Cressy Terrace will have a 30km/h speed limit in place, we will also make no-parking cones available if you have any concerns about particular areas of the road. •
Overgrown vegetation: We’ve put a request for service through to the Council to have this trimmed.
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The give way signs on Brittan Terrace: Due to City Care’s work on Godley Quay trucks coming from the port need to take Voelas Road and turn right onto Brittan Terrace. The large trucks really struggle to stop/start on Voelas Road as it is quite steep, so the give way signs were installed on Brittan Terrace so the trucks, or any traffic coming up the road, have right of way. If you have any questions about City Care’s work please call them on 0800 632 889 or please come to the street meeting in January.
Want to know more? Our crew will be on Brittan Terrace near the work site on Monday 20 January 2014 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Come and meet the crew who can help explain the work and traffic management in detail if you have further questions about this work. City Care will also have representatives there if you have any questions regarding works on Godley Quay. What: Street meeting/meet the crew When: 6.00pm to 7.00pm Monday 20 January 2014 Where: On the footpath around 16 - 20 Brittan Terrace
Cherie Leckner Project Manager
General Information: There will be increased noise, dust and vibration levels associated with this work. Nearby residents may experience ground-borne noise and vibrations during the installation of the anchors. Residential access will be maintained during this work but access may be limited for short periods during working hours when the anchors are being installed. Please contact Fulton Hogan on 0800 277 3434 if you have any specific access requirements that we need to consider e.g. nurse/doctor visits, Meals on Wheels, or planned works on your property. Work hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 8.00am to 4.00pm. Works will have no planned impact on current power, telecommunication, water or gas services. However, the network is still fragile so please be prepared in case there is an unexpected service cut off. Safety is our number one priority. Safety is your responsibility too. Stay clear and stay alert - keep children and pets at a safe distance from the work site. All works are subject to favourable weather and on-site construction conditions.
Need more information?
Phone: 0800 277 34 34 (8.30am- 5.00pm Monday - Friday) Email: rebuildinfo@fultonhogan.com Website: Visit www.strongerchristchurch.govt.nz Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/scirt_info If you are not the owner of this property please pass this leaflet onto your landlord or property manager.
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Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Edible Garden Awards 2014 s ation ay n i m No rid pm F 014 5 e s y2 clo r ua r b e F 21 nts ssme e s s n en a Gard be held i o t h Marc
For more information or to download a nomination form:
www.ccc.govt.nz/ediblegardensLMH
“Focus on Flowers” 2014 Digital Photography Competition In conjunction with Ellerslie International Flower Show Terms and Conditions Subject categories
The briefs are broad and flexible to encourage imagination and inventiveness. 1.Open – following the theme “Focus on Flowers” 2.Landscapes 3.People and flowers 4.Trees
Entries submission
Opens 30 November 2013
Closing Date
Friday 8th February 2014 Entries submitted to www.urbanshotz.co.nz
Competition Conditions: The Image Number of entries Model releases
Capture of the original image must have been by entrant. Post capture manipulation must be predominantly completed by the entrant. Each entrant may submit up to four entries in total. These can be all in one category or split across four categories. Once an entry is received it cannot be swapped with another entry. Images of recognisable individuals, other than known celebrities in public places, may require permission for publication. Entrants must be prepared to obtain such permission for successful images if required.
Copyright
Individual photographers retain copyright but the Ellerslie International Flower Show and Urban Shotz Photography shall be entitled to use images for publicity and related purposes free of charge. Such uses include display of images at a low resolution on the web and within digital audio visual presentations. (These use small files and the extraction of individual images is not possible.) All reasonable care will be taken to protect individual photographers’ rights and acknowledge their authorship where appropriate.
Entry format
The competition is open to Digital images which will be printed when selected for exhibition.
Maximum Size
No more than 1800 pixels wide by 1020 high
Digital Image File
Please label when saving your image as follows: Title of image-catergory-your name i.e Flowers in Spring_1_CGreen Please ensure all images are correctly named and in the format above.
Previous awards
Images which have previously received awards in the “Focus on Flowers” or The Great Ellerslie Photo Competition” may not be entered again.
Judging
Results will be advised on approximately 26th February 2014 on www.urbanshotz.co.nz or www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
Exhibition
Approximately 100 images will be selected for Exhibition at the Ellerslie International Flower Show from 26 February -2nd March 2014
Contact: Email: Phone: Mobile:
Carolyn Green Carolyn@urbanhotz.co.nz 03 376 4997 027 2298018
Port Hills
Community Wellbeing Meetings Following the community forum with Dr Rob Gordon from Red Cross on Monday 16 December, 6.30pm at the Cashmere Club, MHERC will be coordinating community wellbeing meetings for the Port Hills residents. These meetings will support those challenged by the effects of the Canterbury Earthquakes and are to assist the community to gain and maintain wellbeing.
Port Hills Community Meeting One 10 February 2014 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm Sumner Community Centre Sumner Primary School Hall 22 Wiggins Street, Sumner Refreshments Provided If you would like to attend this meeting please register on our website www.mherc.org.nz
Community Wellbeing Meetings We aim to assist those Port Hills community members who would like further personal support to better manage the ongoing uncertainty and challenges of their situations, as well as those who would consider taking a leadership role for promoting wellbeing within their community. Alison Ogier-Price will facilitate these meetings, leading a detailed discussion around wellbeing in the community and how to support ourselves, others, and children during the ongoing changes and challenges in Canterbury, specifically within the Port Hills. There will be an opportunity to discuss what will be most beneficial for your community wellbeing now and moving forward. Education workshops can also be offered around dealing with frustration, stress, anxiety and depression, improving your quality of sleep, wellbeing and self-care, helping parents support their children, and leadership: enabling you to support those around you. MHERC have been funded by the Ministry of Social Development to provide a number of support meetings to the Port Hills Community. For more information on these meetings, please contact Christina Bond: education@mherc.org.nz or 03 365 5344.
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January 2014 21 Tuesday Artist Showcase Open Mic Night Tami Neilson & Nelson Family Reunion
7.30pm
Wunderbar, London Street Naval Point Club
Free Event | Featuring Babilon Chile
22 Wednesday Adam McGrath and Jess Shanks Hannah Harding
8.00pm 8.30pm
Wunderbar, London Street Porthole Bar, London Street
Eastern Duo, Live and Free Event Live and Free
23 Thursday Medway Roots David Francisco
8.30pm 9.00pm
Porthole Bar, London Street Civil & Naval, London Street
Free Event
24 Friday DJ Bones So Long Sweetheart
7.30pm 8.30pm
Porthole Bar, London Street Wunderbar, London Street
Free Event
25 Saturday Amira Grenell and Amy Grace Dr Scanchez Supermodel—Rimu & Roses Tour
8.30pm 9.30pm
Tommy Changs, London Street Porthole Bar, London Street Wunderbar, London Street
Free Event www.thesupermodelband.co.nz
26 Sunday Delaney Davidson & Friends Afternoon Jazz with Carmel and Friends Sunday Afternoon Jam Session
1.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm
Godley Point, Diamond Harbour Freemans, London Street Porthole Bar, London Street
www.sprig.org.nz Free Event Free Event
Tin Palace “Play It” A pop-up exhibition at the Tin Place featuring a display of loaned LPs together with the donors' thoughts and memories about the LPs. Visitors are encouraged to choose a record to be played and to leave a note about their thoughts / memories that the record evoked. Or, they may simply say why they chose that particular LP. Open Thursday 19 and Friday 20 11am to 3pm. Open Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 10am to 4pm. Admission free. Tin Palace, 13A Oxford Street, Lyttelton. Lyttel Gallery “Colin Jamieson Landscapes” Cass Bay resident Colin Jamieson is hosting his second exhibition at the Lyttel Gallery. Entitled Banks Peninsula Landscapes it is a wonderful series of scenes from Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours. The exhibition runs until the end of January and can be viewed Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton.
Lyttelton Harbour Review is proudly sponsored by:
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