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review creators Lyttelton Harbour Review is a 100% voluntary community newsletter initiative developed after the February 2011 earthquake by local Real Estate Agent Lynnette Baird, and Lyttelton Harbour In f o r m a t i o n 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. If you have an event, topic or cause that you would like to share with the harbour community, then Lynnette or Wendy would love to hear from you: Lynnette Baird Office: Mobile: Email:
03 328 7707 021 224 6637 lynnette@realhomes.co.nz
Wendy Everingham Office: Mobile: Email:
03 328 9093 021 047 6144 infocentre@lyttelton.net.nz
Content Deadline: Thursday Evening Subscribe to the Review: Email either Lynnette or Wendy with the words “Subscribe Me” in the subject line and the Lyttelton Harbour Review will be delivered to your inbox. Hard Copies of the Review Available: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Lyttelton Library Lyttelton Top Club SAMOs Coffee Back Copies Available to Download: www.lytteltonharbour.info
Lyttelton Urban Downhill Speed, Jumps and Ramps Thrill The third and potentially the final Lyttelton Urban Down Hill took place on Sunday November 23. Following a similar path to previous year’s, the course starts in the Port Hills above Somes Road and treks 1.6km over a 160m vertical drop down to London Street. With the help of building crews and volunteers donating precious time, riders and spectators were treated to an inspiring course of jumps and ramps, down stairs, over retaining walls, shipping containers and local pubs – even through the Haunted House! Thousands of spectators lined the streets along the Lyttelton course, as some of the country's top mountain bikers dropped in on the streetscape. Now attracting some notable riders, six out of New Zealand’s Top 10 ranked downhill riders were confirmed starters in the Pro Elite Event. With more than 70 riders from New and Australia registered to race, the competition was strong. From the Pro Elite riders top kiwi rider Cam Cole took out the event for a second consecutive year with a time of 1 minute 36 seconds, while popular rider Wyn Masters claimed the silver medal for the third time in a row with 1 minute 38 seconds and just half a second later third place went to Rupert Chapman. Event organisers wish to thank everyone who supported the 2014 Lyttelton Urban Downhill and King of Dirt. It was an amazing weekend, that would not be possible with generous sponsors and the great hospitality from the Lyttelton Community. The Lyttelton Urban Downhill Event is a non-profit event run by a local mountain bike trust, Huxster Mountain Bike Trust: www.huxster.org.nz. Sponsorship and volunteer generosity is essential to keeping this event running, and at the time of writing this article it seems that 2014 may be the last year for the Lyttelton Urban Downhill. If you are keen to sponsor this event for 2015 please contact event organiser Andrea 021 074 1752. Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Images: Above, Lyttelton Urban Downhill | Lower, Penny Mercer—with thanks to both
Port Lyttelton Plan Feedback Shared with Community The Senior Team from Lyttelton Port of Christchurch were at the Company’s information centre “Port Talk” in London Street last Saturday to share and discuss with the community the feedback received about the 30 year vision for the Port’s development. Lyttelton Port of Christchurch has released a summary of the feedback received about the Port Lyttelton Plan. The Port Lyttelton Plan outlines how the Port can be rebuilt and enhanced to efficiently and sustainably cater for Canterbury’s freight demands, now and in the future.
“LPC is committed to ensuring the community is kept fully informed as the Plan progresses.”
The feedback summary has been put together in a booklet called ‘Your Voice’. It has been published on the Port Lyttelton Plan website and can be picked up from Port Talk. Follow this link: www.portlytteltonplan.co.nz “We have engaged with the community and other stakeholders to find out their views and obtain feedback as early as possible in the planning process,” said Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Chief Executive Peter Davie. “In parallel, Lyttelton Port of Christchurch has also developed a package of information on the redevelopment plans, their effects and any changes needed to regulatory documents and presented this, along with a summary of the stakeholder engagement process, to Environment Canterbury in mid-November.
“Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is committed to ensuring the community and stakeholders are kept fully informed as the Plan progresses.” Article: Lyttelton Port Company Press Release, with thanks Images: Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Chief Executive Peter Davie taking to Lyttelton locals about the Port Lyttelton Plan, and the feedback received from the community; supplied by the Lyttelton Port Company, with thanks
Lyttelton 2015 Calendar Fundraising for Lyttelton Community House Situated at 7 Dublin Street, Community House is a warm and friendly environment where people are welcome to drop in for a visit, enjoy a Community Lunch on a Tuesday, hold groups meetings, or get some support from experienced workers. Under the guidance of Christine Wilson, and support from many volunteers, the Lyttelton Community House provides hot meals delivered to the door for many elderly Lyttelton elderly residents. Featuring 13 stunning harbour images from various talented local photographers, this is the second calendar designed and funded by two Lyttelton residents, Sally Harvey and Lynnette Baird. Working from a home base, Sally lives in Brenchley Road and is passionate about both Lyttelton and contributing to the volunteerism culture of the Harbour region. During the day Lynnette is a local real estate agent, but at night works away on a myriad of volunteer projects from her home in Winchester Street, including design and editing of the Lyttelton Review publication. Calendar available now from Leslies Bookshop, Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, Coastal Living, Lyttelton Library, and the Lyttelton Farmers Market Information Stand - just $15.00 each !
By George! Lyttelton’s New Senior Sergeant “I’m from a long line of George’s… that name has come down the family line but it’s stopping with me”. Meet George Dave Knowles, otherwise known as Sergeant Dave Knowles. It’s a pleasure chatting to our new Sergeant, and we have to ask, is this Gary Manch the second? Turns out Dave and Gary are old mates. Gary gave Dave the heads up when his position became vacant, and after a thorough recruitment process Dave was the successful candidate for the role at Lyttelton Police Station. Dave came to policing initially through the Ministry of Transport. For those unfamiliar, prior to 1992 traffic control was not a function of policing. The work was part of the Ministry of Transport. In 1992 the traffic control function was absorbed into the police force and this is how Dave came to work in the blue uniform. Over the years he has had roles in central Christchurch and Papanui, ranging from general policing to being part of a burglary squad. Dave was appointed the Sergeant at Lyttelton just a couple of weeks ago, so the Lyttelton patch is quite new to him. To date each day has been really different. He is amazed at how relaxed and friendly we all are, and how most people are happy to chat as he wanders down London Street. Luckily for us he does like to engage and talk. He’s just as happy in this role as his predecessor Gary Manch. On discussing the Lyttelton Urban Downhill Sergeant Knowles says “It was fantastic wandering around the downhill course and seeing everyone so friendly and relaxed. You can really feel the community spirit over here. I’m also blown away by the generosity of people.” Andrea Murray organiser of the Urban Downhill told him how the Pump bike track on the corner of Oxford and London Street was all constructed and developed for free for the event and the people of Lyttelton. Wandering around Dave was keeping an eye on things. Would there be rowdy after parties after the event? He popped into a few businesses to see what would be up. He was greeted by a small ensemble at Civil and Naval. With windows open and music flowing the atmosphere was perfect. No worries there. “The atmosphere was just awesome”. Dave is aware that Lyttelton will host all sorts of events and has heard that the community spirit shines through in all of them. He’s already been approached by Project Lyttelton event organiser Lucette Hindin in order to assist in a safe community event and try to sort traffic for next year’s Festival of Lights. With his background he is already seeking solutions to that. He also hopes to organise a Police motor cycle presence so at least that way they can reach people in the narrow streets if required. To date his role has been getting to know Lyttelton and its residents. As he wanders around the township he confesses that he has to pinch himself and thinks how lucky he is to work here. He’s amazed at the beauty of the place and what such a neat community he finds himself in. We get the impression this is his dream job. His beat is more than Lyttelton. Covering the Bays and Sumner to Ferrymead Dave is keen to get to know the entire community. This is your invitation to get in touch with him and introduce your group or just yourself. You can contact him at the Lyttelton Station 378 0201 or email george.knowles@police.govt.nz Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Police Station via Google Maps
Lyttelton Modular Housing Designed and Manufactured Locally Dan Tremewan came to Lyttelton about four years ago. He’s a property investor and developer with an interest in sustainable building. Focusing on the rebuild of Christchurch and the need for affordable and environmentally friendly housing he teamed up with local Lyttelton architect Simon Blencoe and a few others to develop a new form of modular environmentally friendly housing called Welhaus. The concept has just been launched and we wanted to find out about Dan and explore how his idea came about. What brought you to Lyttelton? We wanted to base ourselves in a place with character that emulated some of the things we liked about living in Wellington: the ability to wonder down the hill to a community hub and enjoy the social and architectural closeness that comes from natural geographic constraints and proximity to a working port. Lyttelton delivers on those fronts, and is also a really warm, intellectual and lively community. Have you lived in a house like this in Europe? I have spent some years researching panelised and passive housing traditions and practices in Germany, and use of cross laminated timber in Austria, and had an epiphany, a moment when I realised it was that particular combination of elements and concepts we need to foster in New Zealand if we are to work toward making our housing more affordable, efficient and durable. Do you already have a house built with your new system in Lyttelton? Our Alpine Abode will be the first Welhaus delivered in Lyttelton, due to be built early next year. How did you come to team up with local architect Simon Blencoe? When we owned the lovely Capiche House, in Dixon Street in Wellington, PC Architects were tenants whom I always remembered with respect - they had a space on our top floor filled with light and wonderful textures which they fitted out themselves. Their tenancy inspired my own character-led development of the rest of the building, for our anchor tenant (Sharp NZ) and other tenants, including a Crown Agency, who loved the use of wood floors and brick feature walls. I was surprised to see PC architects had a link to Lyttelton, and were represented here by Simon, so we caught up for a coffee and the rest is history. What is the build time for this type of house? We anticipate the Alpine Abode (pictured above) will take approximately three days for assembly and three weeks to finish, following the laying of foundations. Is a house like this typically 100sq? Not necessarily. With sustainability in mind, our Welhaus designs are typically compact, but we are in the process of matching our building system to a range of designs to bring the same efficiency, durability and affordability to other more diverse projects. The great thing about the panelised housing system is that clients can choose how to configure their homes, adding and subtracting spaces, and Welhaus designs are easily adaptable. What are some of the environmental features? Welhaus homes have many of the things you would expect to see in a more environmentally designed home. Woollen insulation, double glazed doors and windows, LED lighting, water saving fittings are installed, locally sourced materials etc. Dan is really excited about this project and anticipates sales both locally and internationally. To date the walls are made in Christchurch and the floors and ceilings in Nelson. Everything is flat packed and can be shipped to any location. For more information about these modular houses, visit welhaus.com Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Image: Supplied by Welhaus, with thanks
Plenty To Share Back for the Growing Season With the warmer weather finally here the veggie and fruit growing season is also underway. As you grow and harvest, bake and process goodies from your garden don’t forget about Plenty To Share. Plenty to Share is now located next to the Port Hole on London Street, the stall is there to share your garden’s excess and pick up goodies that others have shared. To mark the growing seasons return children from Lyttelton Primary will be visiting the stall at 2:15pm on Wednesday 3 December. They will be placing some home sown and home-made goodies on the stall for the community to enjoy… See you there! Plenty to Share is a simple way to share any excess produce from your garden with others in the community. Simply bring produce and place on the stall any time, then as you walk past, any time, feel free to take anything on the stall that takes your fancy. Together there is always Plenty to Share! For more information contact Lottie Harris at Project Lyttelton 03 328 9243 or email lottie@lyttelton.net.nz Article and Image: Project Lyttelton, with thanks
Tin Palace events You’re Invited: Attend the opening, pop in during the exhibition and/or attend one of the informative and interactive workshops. Gaby Reade demonstrates solar plate printing on December 7 with a teaser of her "Once Upon A Time" solo exhibition at Tin Palace in February 2015. The 2013 WOW supreme award winner Tatyanna Meharry encourages you to have a go at miniature ceramics on 14 December at 1pm. The miniature works in this show will make great Christmas gifts. Tin Palace, 13 Oxford Street, Lyttelton
Anyone Know Santa? Help Us Find Santa for the Farmers Market The Lyttelton Farmers Market are having a Christmas special farmers market on Saturday 20 December, and it wouldn't be complete without Father Christmas being present! The role will be dressing up in the obligatory gear, talking to children and handing out lollies. Probably an hour or two is plenty . If you can help, contact the Farmers Market main office 03 328 9243. Article: Project Lyttelton via TimeBank, with thanks Image: Google Search Result
Tree of Hope 1-13 December 2014 Last week the Tree of Hope project team, comprising the Garage Sale Organiser, Teresa Cameron; residents Flo McGregor, Hanah Sylvester and Lyttelton TimeBank Co-ordinator Wendy Everingham, got together to sort out the final details for the “Tree of Hope Project�. If you are unfamiliar with this project it began last year. The idea is to support people in our community with some Christmas cheer. Community members are encouraged to donate non perishable gifts that can be placed under Christmas trees located at the Lyttelton Library and the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre. Presents will be collected from December 1-13 and distributed by community helpers the following week. These gifts are distributed based on community suggestions. The organising team will leave small cards for you to write details on at the trees. They will need to know names, ages (especially for children) and contact details. Pop your suggestions into the contact boxes by the trees. You can nominate anyone: including families, children, individuals. Anyone is eligible. Please note we also take nominations from right around the harbour. The Tree of Hope project is a joint project between the Lyttelton Harbour Timebank, Lyttelton Garage Sale, Lyttelton Community House, Lyttelton Library and Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre. Support is often received from many businesses, schools and other community organisations. Let us know if you would like to be involved. Jobs include wrapping presents and delivering the Christmas cheer. Call 03 328 9093. Article: Lyttelton Timebank, with thanks Image: Google Search Result
Cressy Trust Fund Applications are welcomed to the Cresy Trust Fund. Senior citizens (65 plus) from around our harbour are encouraged to apply for funding that assists their health and wellbeing. Application forms are available at the Information Centre.
Meals on Wheels Helper Can you help with Meal Deliveries in Lyttelton? Lyttelton Community House are looking for two volunteers to help with the Community meal deliveries. They need one volunteer to assist on a Wednesday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and another to assist on Fridays. If you are interested please phone Christine on 03 741 1427.
Lyttelton Plunket Playgroup The last Playgroup for this year will be next week, Wednesday 10 December. Next year we will be meeting at the Lyttelton Kindy on Wednesdays 12.30pm until 2.30pm. All welcome.
Christchurch Visionarium Container Shows Way to the Future Anyone else wondering about the bright container on London Street? The Future Christchurch Visionarium is a shipping container, re-developed to share the news and excitement of the Christchurch rebuild. Inside, users can "fly through" the city whilst visualising city anchor project developments. Over 50 video documentaries demonstrate exciting Christchurch happenings such as transitional architecture and suburban activities in Lyttelton, Aranui and New Brighton. There's even the opportunity to take a photo in front of a future Christchurch image and print it as a photo strip. It will be in Lyttelton until Friday 19 December, located outside No.63 London Street, next to the Fire Station. Open seven days, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Article: Thanks to www.diamondharbour.info for highlighting this event Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Diamond Harbour Sculpture on the Point & Live at the Point is Back Sunday 28 Dec 2014 to Sunday 22 Feb 2015, 1.00pm to 4.00pm Start looking for your picnic rugs and sunscreen - Live at the Point is gearing up for another great summer! SPRIG is happy to announce that planning for these events is well underway with most bands booked and funding coming in. We have even had bands contact us this year which is fantastic - they have had such great experiences in the past or have heard about us and are very keen to be involved. Not only that, but we are having our 2nd Sculpture on the Point with four new pieces currently being made which is very exciting. Look forward to seeing works from Sam Mahon, Hannah Kidd, Aaron Te Rangiao and Graham Bennett. Calling all local produce growers or creators: we are keen to have a few more stalls on the Godley House grounds on Sunday afternoons. Locally grown or locally made produce sold by the creators is welcome. (Please note: as we have two great cafĂŠs on the doorstep, we would like the stalls to be along the lines of preserves, vegetables, plants, etc). For more details or to book a place ($10 contribution) please contact Janet Luxton 03 329 4381 or Tracey Ower 03 329 4611 - we'd love to hear from you. Follow SPRIG on the Diamond Harbour website www.diamondharbour.info and Facebook for up to date info. We look forward to a hot lazy summer down on the point. Call for Sponsorship to Support Summer Music & Sculpture Events: SPRIG is looking for sponsorship from businesses and local organisations to assist with the running of these exciting and popular events. This year's combined events will cost just under $30,000 to organise (artists, insurance, portaloo, promotional material, etc) - not bad considering it is nine events. We have already secured some funding from CCC and are awaiting confirmation of other grant applications and business requests, however we would love to hear from anyone else who may be interested in sponsoring us. Contact Tracey Ower 03 329 4611 or traceyower@gmail.com if you would like to receive further details. Article: Via www.diamondharbour.info, with thanks
Lyttelton Harbour Fruit n Vege Collective New Project Initiated by Lyttelton Harbour Timebank member Jill Larking, and working in partnership with Lyttelton’s Community House, a Fruit and Vegetable Collective has come to Lyttelton.
History In Christchurch the Fruit and Vegetable Co-op began in October 2011 in the Eastern suburbs to enable families and whānau to buy affordable seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables. It continues to run successfully all over Christchurch and now over 1,500 packs are sold every week! The Fruit and Veggie Co-op is a partnership between Christchurch Cathedral, many of the wonderful communities in Christchurch, and Community and Public Health. Anyone can join – as an individual, with your family/ whānau, church, community group, workplace, gym, or motorcycle club.
How it works in general. You pay just $12 for each pack - 1 bag of fruit and 1 bag of vegetables (non organic). You pay one week in advance and there is no joining fee. The contents of the packs vary each week depending on what is in season. You can buy more than one pack at a time – there is no limit. And you don’t need to buy every week. You can buy a pack for others like your parents, children, neighbours, or even your best friend. You can also sponsor a pack for a family in need. Each pack includes a recipe idea on how to use the fruit or vegetables in the pack, and some health information.
How it will work in Lyttelton. The Lyttelton Harbour Timebank and Community House are working together to bring this to Lyttelton. A weekly run by volunteers with either the Community House van or the Project Lyttelton truck to a distribution centre in Aranui will bring the ordered bags back to Lyttelton. Your ordered bags can be collected from our volunteers at the pick up point at the Union Church Hall in Winchester Street every Wednesday between 12.30 and 2.30pm.
To participate all you need to do is register. Registrations can be made at the vegetable collection point [Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Union Church Hall on Winchester Street, Lyttelton]. When you sign up you also pay by cash or cheque for your bag a week in advance. This means if you come this week to register, your first delivery will be the following Wednesday. At the end of each Wednesday we’ll ring through the orders for the following week.
Currently Jill has 85 families registered. This project is also available for people in Governors Bay and Diamond Harbour. All you will need to do is figure out how to get the bags from Lyttelton to your communities. Timecredits can be earned for any volunteer work done to support this project.
For more information contact Lyttelton Harbour Timebank 03 328 9093 or email timebank@lyttelton.net.nz Article: Lyttelton Harbour Timebank Broadcast
Accommodation Wanted 01 LYTTELTON, CORSAIR BAY OR CASS BAY: We are a family of three plus a Belgium Shepherd. I work for New Zealand Post and my wife is a senior Lecturer at Lincoln University. Our daughter is attending CPIT and our dog is house trained. We are looking for a 2-3 bedroom home in mid January 2015 as our current landlords are moving back into our (their) home. Our budget is $400$600pw but are open if the right house is available. If you know of any rental homes coming available please call Rory or Wendy McWilliam 03 967 -9583 or email us at rory.mcwilliam@gmail.com 02 LYTTELTON: 39 year old female looking for a new place to dwell - garden a plus! Steiner teacher, classical homeopath, biodynamic gardener. Musical, magical-meaningful, happy, healthy, whole. Thanks You. Phone Carrie 022 327 7015. 03 HOUSE SITTING EARLY JANUARY: Looking for house sitting / short stay for our friends who are coming to visit from 4th to 8th January 2015. Fabulous house trained family of four happy to look after pets, water plants etc. if you away longer and need pet/ house care we happy to cover it all if we can. Love to hear from you if you can help. Please call Ruth 3288731 or 0212 593086
Available for Rent: Long or Short Term 01: LYTTELTON Cressey Terrace four bedrooms, two bathrooms and fully insulated. Garage included. Available furnished or unfurnished at $650 per week. From early October. Pets welcome, no smokers. Long or short term. Rebecca 021 071 0336. 02: LYTTELTON House for rent in Lyttelton. Situated in a quiet private right of way with easy flat access and great views, a fully furnished, spacious modern house with two/ three bedrooms, two/three separate living areas, big kitchen, two heat pumps, available 9 November for long or short term rent. $750 a week. Please phone Michael at 328 8043. 03: LYTTELTON Furnished rental house, available for long term or earthquake accommodation. For Rent $580 per week. Solid modernised house with 3 large bedrooms, one bathroom and separate toilet. It is on the East side of Lyttelton. Sunny and warm with two heat pumps, gas fire, double glazing and insulated. Furnished plus a security alarm. Decor has warm neutral colours. Large sunny deck. Incredible views. Beautiful garden. Suit a couple with an extra flatmate, or a family. No pets. No smokers. The price does not include power or services. Linen optional extra. Phone Michelle 0274160625
Room for Rent: Flatmate Wanted TEDDINGTON Beautiful two storey house with wonderful harbour views, on a sunny Teddington farm has one double en-suite room available. $200 p/week plus power, firewood, local calls and water are $25 for one, or $35 for two, per week. Garden space and grazing available. We are a couple in our 60’s with an organic lifestyle, and want to share our self-built log house with flatmates keen to enjoy life. See www.bergli.co.nz. Ring Rowena or Max on 329 9118 Or 0274 829 410.
House For Rent: Short Term Only 03: LYTTELTON New home available for January and February 2015. We would prefer to have someone in for the whole period, so we would be willing to rent it within the EQC/insurance price range, around $900/week. It will sleep six and is a great central space to enjoy. If anyone is looking for accommodation in Jan/Feb, they should contact Kris on 021 126 8524. 04: CASS BAY Lovely three bedroom property available to rent in Cass Bay. Available from end November to end January. Fully furnished property, five minutes walk from beach. Double garage, sunny garden, fabulous views across to Quail Island. Call Jac on 027 867 4087 or email jacquelinechester@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
EQC Accommodation 01: Short Term Rental in Lyttelton. Fully furnished one and two bedroom apartments. Call Kathy at Dockside 325 5707. 02: Lyttel Inn on Canterbury Street. Two bedroom cottage available for short term accommodation. Phone Gloria 03 328 706 or mobile 022 073 0014 or email lyttelinn@gmail.com. 03: Accommodation/house fully furnished. Home looking out over Corsair Bay. Bus stop at the bottom of section. Four double bedroom, two living areas, two toilets and double garage with off street parking. No fences, but pets okay by negotiation. Fully furnished. $900/wk (power not included). Phone connection. Broadband. Call Heather on 027 211 7205 for details. 04: We have rental accommodation available in the Lyttelton area for Earthquake Repairs. Short or Long term, fully furnished, pets negotiable. Please phone Daniel on: 03 377 4939 or 021 994 297. 05: Short term rental in Lyttelton. Lovely three bedroom character home, heat pump, log burner, drive on access, stunning views, pets OK $600 per week. Negotiable. Phone 021 060 2316. 06: Ideal stay during you EQC Repairs. Governors Bay Road, Cass Bay. $200 a night. Four bedroom house with great views. Contact Claire 027 878 7867. 07: Having trouble finding accommodation in Lyttelton while earthquake repairs are being done? This might be an option for you on Sullivan Avenue, Opawa. Available for short or long term fully furnished accommodation. Great family home three bedroom, one bathroom, off street parking, power, phone, television, broadband. Pets negotiable. Please phone Sue 027 456 7011.
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ADD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER/LOVE TO RESIDENTS WITH DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND GIFTS (NEW AND PRE-LOVED). TimeBank member and Garage Sale coordinator, Teresa Cameron, is working with a team to decorate a Christmas Tree at the Lyttelton Library and a smaller version at the Lyttelton Information Centre. Gifts left under the trees will then be distributed to residents based on your nominations. A nomination box will be under the tree, write down the name and address of someone you think needs some Christmas cheer and then on December 13th the organising committee will distribute the gifts based on the nominations. Donations can be left under the trees from 1st - 13th December. COMMUNITY HOUSE
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Monday 24 November 2014
By-election for Lyttelton–Mt Herbert Community Board A by-election will be held to elect a new Lyttelton–Mt Hebert Community Board member after the resignation of Jane Broughton on Tuesday 4 November. With more than 12 months to the next triennial election a by-election must be held, but with statutory holidays on the way, the usual timetable will be changed slightly. Public notice of the election and call for nominations has taken place today (Monday 24 November 2014). Nominations will close at noon on Monday 22 December 2014. The election is a postal ballot – if more than one nomination is received, voting forms will be sent out via post, with polling day at noon on Tuesday 17 February 2015. If you have any queries about this process please contact Electoral Officer Clare Sullivan, phone 03 941 8533, or email clare.sullivan@ccc.govt.nz. - ends For more information please contact: Dean Kilbride Communications Adviser Christchurch City Council 03 941 8698 027 499 5591 dean.kilbride@ccc.govt.nz
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LIFT Library Update December 2014 This changes everything: Capitalism vs the climate books in LIFT.
by Naomi Klein This is one of the most important
It explains everything about what’s wrong with our world (well, almost!). It tells us about everything that is being done and that can be done to change the situaƟon and save our future (well, almost!) If Naomi Klein had included any more topics the book would have been too heavy! Don’t let that put you off. It may take a lot of Ɵme to read; maybe you’ll even skip some pages (I couldn’t!) But it will enlighten you with its detail, thoroughly backed by references, on so many important topics, revealed in everyday language with clarifying examples. Not only does she explain how and why things have gone wrong with each aspect (climate change, fossil fuels’ dominance, free market fundamentalism, big business and greenwashing, misplaced dreams of technology, greedy exploitaƟon of the planet and its people, to name a few) ; she also explains for each one the acƟons that have been taken and are being taken to remedy them. She doesn’t just leave that Ɵll a chapter at the end, as many writers do. If you google this book you can read plenty of reviews. I don’t have Ɵme to write a long one. I’ll quote one secƟon from her IntroducƟon. AŌer detailing the huge rise in global emissions since 2009 (a surge of 5.9% in 2010 – the largest absolute increase since the Industrial RevoluƟon), she writes: “So my mind keeps coming back to the quesƟon: what is wrong with us? What is really prevenƟng us from puƫng out the fire that is threatening to burn down our collecƟve house? I think the answer is far more simple than many have led us to believe: we have not done the things that are necessary to lower emissions because those things fundamentally conflict with deregulated capitalism, the reigning ideology for the enƟre period we have been struggling to find a way out of this crisis. We are stuck because the acƟons that would give us the best chance of averƟng catastrophe – and would benefit the vast majority – are extremely threatening to an elite minority that has a stranglehold over our economy, our poliƟcal process, and most of our major media outlets.” One LIFT member has pointed out that she has not explained the rising Ɵde of alternaƟve money systems that could reduce the power of those controlling many of the problems. A good point. Maybe that will be her next book? And more from her Conclusion: “..from here on, when we take, we must not only give back, but we must also take care. Fundamentally, the task is to arƟculate not just an alternaƟve set of policy proposals but an alternaƟve worldview to rival the one at the heart of the ecological crisis – embedded in interdependence rather than hyper-individualism, reciprocity rather than dominance, and cooperaƟon rather than hierarchy. It is slowly dawning on a great many of us that no one is going to step in and fix this crisis; that if change is going to take place it will only be because leadership bubbled up from below. We are also significantly less isolated than many of us were even a decade ago: the new structures built in the rubble of neoliberalism – everything from social media to worker co-ops to farmer’s markets to neighbourhood sharing banks – have helped us to find community despite the fragmentaƟon of postmodern life.” I think this book is so important I'm even considering ordering more copies. There are already three members on the reservaƟons list. What do you think? Because the content of this book caused me to change my plans for the LIFT Film Evening on Climate Change, and because it made me get on to wriƟng this NewsleƩer much earlier than usual, I'm sending it early in the hope that it will encourage you to come to this film evening: FILM EVENING : MONDAY 1 DECEMBER, 7.15PM The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Use the steps at the back of "the Grassy" or come down through the Community Garden from St Davids Street.
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FILM: China and the USA Have done a deal to reduce Climate Change, but it's not enough. What else can be done? What can we do? NEW STOCKS Here are a few of the books I’ve chosen for LIFT from the 3 cartons that were donated by a new member. I haven’t had Ɵme to read any of them, so can only provide simple informaƟon from the covers or introducƟons. If you would like to read any and write a review, LIFT would be happy to give you some Timebank hours! The blue day book: a lesson in cheering yourself up by Bradley Trevor Greive Photos of animals in amusing situaƟons, with texts. Bring on the Apocalypse: six arguments for global jusƟce by George Monbiot This collecƟon of essays deals with such aspects as Arguments with God, with nature, with war, with power, with money, and with culture. (I’m reading it now. He pulls no punches, with his ironic humour helping!) Hothouse Earth: the greenhouse effect & Gaia by John Gribbin This was “the first book to examine the greenhouse effect against a broader background of natural climaƟc processes…..It is comprehensible and readable, and explains not just why the world is geƫng warmer, but also what can and must be done to slow the pace of climaƟc change and to prevent Gaia – the web of life – from suffering irreversible damage.” MeditaƟon: the most natural therapy by Judy Jacka “Discover the effect meditaƟon has on relaxaƟon, energy, concentraƟon and creaƟvity. Learn how meditaƟon can improve the quality of your life by helping yuou to deal with the increased stresses of day-to-day living.” The selfish capitalist: origins of Affluenza by Oliver James “A rallying cry to the government to reduce our levels of distress by adopƟng a form of unselfish capitalism…….tells us why our personal well-being must take precedence over the wealth of a Ɵny minority…” The under cover economist by Tim Harford “Ever wondered why the gap between rich and poor naƟons is so great, or why it’s so difficult to get a foot on the property ladder, or why you can’t buy a decent second-hand car? This book offers the hidden story behind these and other forces that shape our day-to-day lives, oŌen without our knowing it.” I’ll tell you about more of them next Ɵme. In the meanƟme, do come and look at the dozens of books sƟll in the cartons! They are free to take away. Today’s quote: How sad to think that nature speaks and mankind doesn’t listen. Victor Hugo, 1840
Juliet at LIFT Library L=LE, I=InspiraƟon, F=Facts, T=TransiƟon (LE=Living Economies – www.le.org.nz) Ph. 03 328 8139 or 021 899 404 or email julietruthadams@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: hƩp://www.facebook.com/pages/LIFT-Library/334943396599142?ref=hl Check out book reviews and more here: hƩp://www.lyƩelton.net.nz/liŌ-library
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Ref: Project 11005
We are 100% through our retaining wall work at Simeon Quay 21 November 2014
Completion notice – Simeon Quay, Lyttelton What
Retaining wall reconstruction
Where Cunningham Terrace and Bridle Path, above Simeon Quay We have nearly finished our work repairing the soil slope above the Orion substation on Simeon Quay.
Final tidy-up work is now underway. We will return your rubbish bins to your property early next week and normal collection service will
resume in December. Work continues on Hawkhurst Road and is going well. We estimate that all work will be finished before
the Christmas break. The SCIRT City Care team would like to thank you for your support and patience you have shown us
during our work.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 0800 632 889 or email scirt@citycare.co.nz
a passion for the Port
Hills Newsletter, Winter 2014
People Bob Cawley
Ken Hall “A stalwart of the Summit Road Society”.
We were sad to learn of the death of Bob Cawley on the 21st of April. An obituary appeared in the Christchurch Press on the 24th of May which covered his interesting career, his love of the mountains, his tramping and climbing exploits and his trips to Antarctica. What was not mentioned was his love of our local Port Hills and his work for the Summit Road Society.
Ken is one of the longest serving members of the Ohinetahi Reserve volunteer work party at the age of 84. He can’t remember when he joined the team, but it was in Gordon Kirk’s time in the early 1990s, about 20 years ago. He is one of the most regular and toughest of the team. It pays to keep well away when he’s attacking gorse, broom and blackberry along the tracks with his swinging slasher. The accompanying photo shows Ken levering out buried boulders with a crowbar to make a smoother surface on the Cass Ridge Track. Ken is a modest fellow and is somewhat deaf especially when he forgets his hearing aids! When tackling weeds through the steep trackless and bush covered hillsides, the team spreads out and Ken tends to wander widely so at the end of the day he is sometimes hard to gather in. However, he always eventually turns up at the cars for our ride home. He wisely takes a break each winter to visit family in Queensland but returns as regularly as clockwork each spring and rarely misses the weekly work party for the next eight to ten months. Environment Canterbury’s days murdering wilding pines in the Craigieburn Basin and elsewhere in the foothills is another of Ken’s pursuits, and he has been a keen member of the Over 40s Tramping Club, although less active recently. Ken’s value to the Society through his work on Ohinetahi Reserve has been enormous. Although easily missed due to his modest nature, we expect to get some more years out of him yet.
Bob was an early member of the Eastenders, joining in the late 1980s, a time when there were over 30 active members with a range of significant projects in the Sumner, Redcliffs and Mt Pleasant areas. He retired from the Eastenders around 2000. Both John Willocks and Geoff Bendall, who each coordinated the group for 10 years or so agree that Bob was enthusiastic, supportive and could always be relied on. John remembers his practical nature coming to the fore in the days before the modern gels and applicators for painting cut plant stems when he perfected a simple home-made spray for tordon weedkiller. Bob’s involvement, however, was not limited to ‘getting his hands dirty’ for the Society, and he was a valued member of the Activities and Promotions Committee at a time when a lot of work was being done on publicity and our programme of outings and events, and efforts were being put into increasing our membership. Living close to each other, we shared many car journeys between Sumner and Cashmere putting the world to rights. It was Bob’s initiative that resulted in the weekend work party. Whilst this did not have the longevity of our other groups we are proud of what we achieved over the space of 10 years, none of which would have happened without him. For quite a while he was prepared to give up his Saturdays to show us ‘youngsters’ the ropes and only let go of the reins when he was happy that we were mature and experienced enough to go it alone.
Mike White
John Goodrich
Mystery Photographs
Bob Cawley with the Eastenders above Livingstone Bay
PO Box 17-719, Christchurch
The two pictures in the last newsletter remain a bit of a mystery. Nothing further has emerged about the trailer and we assume it’s just one of many used in the construction of the Summit Road. The initials carved into the stone wall at the Sign of the Packhorse are probably that of William A. Gray from the family that originally gifted the land to the public.
www.summitroadsociety.org.nz
secretary@summitroadsociety.org.nz
2 Ohinetahi Reserve update Sunday 13th April saw a post-earthquake milestone at Ohinetahi when Hon. Ruth Dyson MP formally reopened around twothirds of the reserve and its walking tracks. This has been a long, frustrating but necessary process, which as you will have read from previous newsletters involved lengthy discussions, and the commissioning of a geotechnical survey to identify the risks and hazards in the aftermath of the earthquakes. The final piece of the jigsaw was the purchase and erection of appropriate signage. The Board would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Port Hills Rangers, without whose support and advice we would not have been able to get this far, the City Council for the grant which enabled us to have the report prepared and to fund a substantial proportion of the cost of the signs and the Over 40s Tramping Club who helped to erect the signs. Despite how long the process has taken, the Board remains convinced that this was necessary to ensure public safety.
Ohinetahi opening
The next major task is to look at the rest of the reserve and to investigate whether it will be possible to reopen the remainder of the tracks. At this stage, the following tracks are still closed: Faulkner’s, Totara Log, Bivvy, South Boundary from Faulkner’s to Titoki Track, Titoki from O”Farrell’s to Ngaio Track and Ella’s from the Crater Rim around Mt. Ada. As normal, the Ohinetahi team has been as active as ever, carrying out its routine tasks of track maintenance, weed and animal pest control and intends to do some more planting in the near future. Despite there being quite a lot of storm damage on the Port Hills during the autumn, Ohinetahi Reserve seems to have escaped this. Summit Road Society (Inc) PO Box 17-719, Christchurch
EDITOR: JOHN GOODRICH DESIGN: THOMASGRAPHIK
Website: www.summitroadsociety.org.nz Email: secretary@summitroadsociety.org.nz
President
Bill Woods
03 318 4825
Vice-President
Jeremy Agar
328 9956
Secretary
John Goodrich
326 3035
Treasurer
Paul Loughton
322 7082
Board Members
Hamish Grant
928 2456
Anne Kennedy
337 0364
Paul Tebbutt
384 3086
Honorary Life Member Representatives
John Jameson
354 5925
Selwyn District Council
Grant Miller
03 329 6123
Hagley/Ferrymead
Islay McLeod
389 0954
Lyttelton/Mt Herbert
Paula Smith
03 329 4445
Spreydon/Heathcote
Melanie Coker
669 0336
Port Hills Rangers Eastenders work party
Paul Devlin
332 5627
Paul Tebbutt
384 3086
Ohinetahi work party
Anne Kennedy
337 0364
Omahu Bush work party
Paul Tebbutt
384 3086
We are a voluntary society working to enhance, preserve and protect the natural environment, beauty and open character of the Port Hills of Banks Peninsula for people to enjoy. We need and welcome contributions to our work through memberships, donations and corporate sponsorships, participation in work parties (non-members welcome - but why not join us as well!), and bequests.
From Mike White: A GOOD YEAR FOR THE PLANTINGS It has been an exceptionally good year for the plantings and mature forest on Ohinetahi Reserve. Good spring rain gave high moisture levels which were maintained by summer top-ups until about February when there were a couple of months of dry weather. Autumn deluges restored the moisture again and the warm autumn and early winter have allowed the plantings to keep on growing into the winter. The spurt in growth of all the native plantings on the Reserve has been most noticeable and gratifying for the team. These good growing conditions have also been good for the open grasslands where the native seedlings are planted. Grasses grow much faster than the seedlings and can overwhelm and choke recent plantings. They compete for soil moisture and nutrients which can hold back plant growth. Even the larger plants can have their lower areas smothered with grasses stifling growth on the lower branches causing ‘legginess’. It’s preferable for the seedlings to spread out from ground level into a bushy shape restricting the light and thus discouraging further grass growth. So as the experts say it’s important for good plant growth to continue weeding around the seedlings for up to 4 years after planting. Thick mulching restricts grass regrowth for up to 9-12 months and helps to prevent moisture loss in dry summer months. Weeding and mulching is hard tiresome work but very rewarding as the native plantings flourish. Why not visit the Reserve now that it has re-opened, walking up Ngiao Track to O’Farrell’s Track, seeing the plantings, turn right for 200m and return down Titoki Track through the mature bush for a 40 to 60 minute walk.
3 Omahu Bush update As mentioned on a number of occasions previously, the tracks at Omahu Bush were largely unaffected by the earthquakes. We have now been able to reopen Prendergast’s Track and with the help of the New Zealand Alpine Club have been able to reopen Gibraltar Rock for rock-climbing, which is now a scarce commodity on the Port Hills. The Omahu team has continued with its routine maintenance, and once again was joined on one occasion by a small team of additional volunteers, this time from Chorus, who had a successful day attacking gorse. Landcare Research staff have also visited the reserve to carry out monitoring of rat numbers and to trial some modified traps. This should add to our knowledge of animal pests at Omahu Bush.
Chorus volunteers with the Omahu Bush team
The team continues to be as active as ever, and has worked in its traditional area at Jollies Bush, Barnett Park and on the Captain Thomas Track which suffered following the wet autumn weather. Further afield they have spent time on the Crater Rim Walkway, on the Rapaki Track and in Victoria Park where the human scenery proved a bit of a distraction. In June they were joined by Esther Waters, a mature student at CPIT, who is doing a social documentary project, told through images. To dispel some of the myths, she is looking at the range of active pastimes undertaken by retirees— “Retired Seniors in Action”. Two of her photographs appear on this page.
PHOTO: ESTHER WATERS
Eastenders update
The Eastenders working on a new track next to the Summit Rd
Call for volunteers for central tracks
PHOTO: ESTHER WATERS
The Rangers have approached the Society to see if there is any interest in forming a new working party for the tracks and reserves on the central part of the Port Hills. This would cover the area from the Bridle Path to probably the area around Kennedys Bush. The Eastenders will still make occasional forays into this area, but there will be enough work for them in their ‘traditional haunts’ for a long time to come. If you are interested in this, or know anyone who may be, please contact the Secretary.
Omahu Bush and Eastender Paul Tebbutt
Arbor Day
Phillipstown School students at Arbor Day 2014
Our annual Arbor Day plantings were held on Wednesday 4 June, again in the Latter’s Spur area of Victoria Park. The number of trees that have been planted here by school children is now quite impressive and the hillside is slowly but surely being cloaked by native bush. This year the two classes from Cashmere Primary school, who take part each year, were joined by children from Phillipstown School and Seven Oaks School. Once again the weather was kind giving us an impressive record for fine days at this time of year. The Society would like to thank Port Hills Ranger, Di Carter for her help in maintaining this tradition and, of course, for supplying the trees.
4 Annual General Meeting The AGM was held on 25 March at Beckenham Service Centre. After the routine business, Dr Sam Hampton, Lecturer in Hazards and Geothermal, University of Canterbury spoke to the meeting about the Horomaka Geopark project. Sam is part of a community group investigating the possibility of Banks Peninsula becoming a ‘GeoPark’. This exciting concept, which would see the peninsula, including the Port Hills, becoming a UNESCO designated area, recognised internationally for its scientific importance and integrating the concept of protection, education, and sustainable development, was mentioned in the last newsletter. All who attended agreed that this is something definitely worth pursuing. If you want any more detail please visit: www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth/globalgeoparks/ or the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HoromakaBanksPeninsula
North Pennines Geopark; Whin Sill, UK
Similar topography to Banks Peninsula... Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, Ireland
The Board and the Activities & Promotions Committee The AGM saw three retirements from the Board, all of whom will be sorely missed. Annette Foster was the Selwyn District Council representative for a number of years. When she left the Council, she continued on the Board in a personal capacity, where her experience in local body politics and her clear thinking ability were invaluable. John Hayman was a member of the Ohinetahi work party for a number of years, so in addition to liking a good debate, brought practical knowledge of what is involved in the management of the reserve. Tony Edney is taking a temporary break and we hope he will be re-joining us in a few months’ time. Tony has also been involved in the management of Ohinetahi Reserve, particularly with animal pest control. On a more positive note, we are delighted to welcome Hamish Grant to the Board. Hamish is a keen cyclist and ‘user’ of the Port Hills, and a solicitor by profession. The retirements mean that we now need some more Board members. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Whilst experience of committees and governance would be an advantage, a love of the Port Hills and support for the work of the Society is more important. If you are interested please give the President a call.
The Board is also delighted to welcome three new local body representatives. Local farmer, Councillor Grant Miller has been appointed to represent Selwyn District Council. Paula Smith represents Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board. Paula has recently been elected to the Aoraki Conservation Board and is also on the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee. Melanie Coker has been appointed to represent the Spreydon/ Heathcote Community Board. Islay McLeod continues to represent Hagley/ Ferrymead Community Board. These representatives are an important link between the work of the Society and local communities, and allow us to keep abreast of any issues and initiatives that affect the Port Hills. The Board’s main focus since the earthquakes has been on reopening Ohinetahi Reserve, so the A & P Committee has been neglected. This was set up to manage our outings and events, to look at ways of increasing membership, and to generally raise the profile of the Society. The Committee has recently reconvened and is having a fresh look at events, promotion and membership. Among a number of initiatives we are considering are a series of lectures, making more use of the website, and to use other social media. If you are able to help or know anyone who may be interested, please contact the Secretary.
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The Summit Road As you may have seen in The Press, the section of the Summit Road from the top of the Rapaki Track to the Bridle Path was formally reopened to cyclists and pedestrians on 1 July. Remediation work is still being carried out below Mt Cavendish bluffs where there were significant rockfalls and damage to the road, and this section will be reopened when the work is completed. Our understanding is that the decision to restrict this to cyclists and pedestrians will be reviewed in 2016. The carriageway below Mt Cavendish has suffered considerable damage, and there must be real doubt about the cost effectiveness of repairing this to a standard suitable for vehicular traffic.
An improved status for the Road: Whilst there is no denying that a drive along the Summit Road is a unique experience, its increased popularity has brought with it a number of problems, the safety of cyclists and walkers being the most obvious. The relative remoteness of the road also means that the continued problems of vandalism and ‘boy racers’ are very difficult to police. In addition, there are no indications by way of signage or interpretation about the special nature of the road and its history. As the Authority points out “the traveller….would be forgiven for thinking that the Road is just a sealed track, of no special value or merit.” It has suggested an integrated management plan which would address these issues and recognises that the road runs through a significant area of reserves with public access—a de-facto park. Better indication and interpretation: The Authority identified the lack of signage and the inconsistency of existing signage, proposing that there needs to be appropriate signs at the beginning, end and significant points, better and more uniform signs for the reserves, and interpretation panels at key features. Better protection for the road and its users: Anyone who uses the road will recognise that the mix of cyclists, pedestrians and cars on a road of this nature is potentially dangerous. The Authority has suggested a number of measures such as reduced speed limits and closing all or parts to vehicles. Perhaps the Council’s decision on the section from Mt Cavendish saddle to the Rapaki Track is the first step.
PHOTO: NICK GROVES
The Society sees this as a great opportunity to start discussions on changing the nature and the status of the Summit Road. At the end of 2009, the Summit Road Protection Authority, the body set up to administer the Summit Road Protection Act, put forward a suggestion to create a ‘Heritage Road through a Park’. The Authority submitted a paper to the City Council which suggested changes to the nature of the road as a result of the changes in vehicle ownership and use, changes in outdoor recreation and the attitude to the natural environment, and changes in land use since the road was constructed. It suggested: The earthquakes and all the subsequent recovery work have meant that no further discussion has taken place, but the Authority is keen to raise the concept again. The Society fully supports this and sees that the earthquakes have presented an ideal opportunity to recognise the uniqueness of the road and to look at how it is managed. The next stage of the District Plan review should be taking place later in the year, and both the Authority and the Society will be making submissions to this effect. If you agree with the concept, we would urge you to do the same.
The changing face of Mt Cavendish. Loose material is being moved with the use of explosives which has now made this section impassable for the time being. Following the quakes this closed section made the news with report of cyclists making a path through the debris to access the other side.
6 The ‘Head to Head’ Walkway The head to head way is a project to form a single, branded route round Lyttelton harbour, from Godley Head to Adderley Head. Of course, lots of tracks already exist; it’s just a matter of joining them. The Council has scoped possible routes, as close to the sea as possible, and some new links, like the new track between Diamond Harbour and Purau have already been made. Funding is available this financial year to make some more progress on bringing this project to fruition. The idea dates from the 2006 merger of Banks Peninsula District Council with Christchurch City Council, the commitment made then being a negotiated aspect of amalgamation. As well as providing new opportunities for circular routes up, down and along the top of the Port Hills, the head to head offers the exciting prospect of linking with the new Ferrymead to Sumner Coastal Pathway and the Peninsula tracks leading up from the south side of the harbour. Thus it could soon be possible to walk or cycle on a continuous series of tracks from the central city to Akaroa. The standard of the head to head way might be variable according to local circumstances, so it’s not necessarily a walkway—or any particular type of track. The specific form of some links remains to be seen. What is certain is that the head to head will be a boon for outdoorsy enjoyment and the regional economy. Walkers might take two or three days to wander round the harbour, dropping in at local attractions and staying at hotels or B & B’s. Jeremy Agar Head to Head update: Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan originally proposed that the planned $314,000 expenditure be deferred. However following a number of submissions, including one by the Summit Road Society, $142,000 has been brought forward to this financial year. This will be for work on the Pony Point to Naval Point and Allandale to Governor’s Bay sections. Work is likely to start in the spring. The complete walkway will be constructed in sections with a completion date of 2022.
Lyttelton Harbour from Godley Head
Adderley Head from Godley Head
Rod Donald Trust The formation of a Banks Peninsula Trust arose at the time of the merger of Banks Peninsula District Council with Christchurch City Council in 2006. A Trust would enable funds from the sale of farms endowed to the Peninsula in 1800s to be retained for the continued benefit of the Peninsula environment and communities. The name Rod Donald was suggested for the Trust to honour this highly respected and influential politician who had died in 2005 and to reflect his deep love for his constituency of Banks Peninsula. After a public consultation process demonstrated support for both the concept and the name, the organisation was formally constituted as a Charitable Trust in July 2010. The trust deed gives the Trust a wide mandate to promote sustainable management and conservation, recreation, culture and heritage, research projects and public education in the area formerly administered by the Banks Peninsula District Council. For more information, visit: www.roddonaldtrust.co.nz The Trust has just published “Banks Peninsula Walks” an informative colour A4 ring-bound guide to walks on the peninsula and the Port Hills with relief maps and easily accessible summaries of the walks, plus a series of more localised brochures—well worth adding to your collection of local guide books. More details are available on the website. Also worth highlighting are the work that the Trust is doing with the Department of Conservation to improve/upgrade the summit walkway from Gebbies Pass to Hilltop (“the spine of the lizard”), which will be a huge step in Suki Thompson (Rod Donald Trust) furthering Harry Ell’s dream, and the partnership they have entered into with Orton Bradley which will support the day to day running of the park and allow the manager to spend more time to focus on new attractions and marketing.
24 November 2014
WORKS ADVICE NOTICE ROAD CLEARANCE – SUMMIT ROAD (BRIDLE – MT PLEASANT) Source rock risk mitigation work is continuing at the Gondola Bluffs site above the Summit Road, in the Mount Cavendish Scenic Reserve. The next phase of work involves the clearance of rock debris from the road surface on the Summit Road between Bridle Path and Mt Pleasant. This work will begin on Monday 01 December and is expected to be substantially complete by end December 2014. This work is part of the Council’s wider programme of geotechnical work in the Port Hills. It is imperative that access is restricted to the following exclusion zone:
Please note that this area of the Summit Road is within the CERA S46 road closure zone and is currently closed to the public. The road will remain closed for the duration of these works as is Scott’s Valley Track which remains closed since the February earthquake. Access will be restricted and enforced with security sentries and gates throughout the course of the works. There is no access permitted to the public due to the multiple hazards that are present on this site. Recreational users of the area including walkers, parapenters, rock climbers and bikers will be asked to leave site immediately, as they will be a danger to themselves if they breach the work site exclusion zone. We look forward to your support through this part of the earthquake remediation works. If you have any queries about this work, please contact the Council’s Customer Call Centre on phone 941 8999 or send an email to porthillsgeotech@ccc.govt.nz If you have any queries about the worksite please contact:
Craig Fraser Fulton Hogan Cell phone: 027 201 2311 Email: Craig.Fraser@fultonhogan.com
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Dockside Apartment 22 Sumner Road, Lyttelton
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03 329 9727
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03 329 9433
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Orton Bradley Park Camper Van Stay Marine Drive, Charteris Bay
03 329 4730
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Black Cat Cruises | Quail Island Adventure B-Jetty, Lyttelton Wharf [Below Oxford Street]
03 328 9078 0800 436 574
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Christchurch Gondola 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley
03 384 0310
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International Antarctic Centre 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport
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Jack Tar Sailing Dampier Bay Marina, Lyttelton
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eat, drink, dine Godley Cafe 2E Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour
03 329 4800
godleyhouse.co.nz Meet: Michelle Anderton
Harris & Turner Delicatessen 8 London Street, Lyttelton
03 328 7358
Open Mon-Sat 10.00am to 6.00pm Meet: Andrew and Glenn
London Street Dairy 34 London Street, Lyttelton
03 328 9350
Open Seven Days 7.30am to 10.00pm Meet: Andrew and Glen
Roots Restaurant 8 London Street, Lyttelton
03 328 7658
rootsrestaurant.co.nz Meet: Giulio and Christy
Blue Fusion Web Design and Business Development
03 328 8646 021 255 7403
bluefusion.co.nz Meet: Andy and Dana Dopleach
Lyttel Soft Specialising in Accounting Software
03 328 8671
lyttelsoft.co.nz Meet: Penny Mercer
Real Estate Agent PO Box 94
03 328 7707 021 224 6637
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Monday Pilates Classes Diamond Harbour Yoga Classes Community Choir
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm
November 2014
Naval Point Club Contact: Jennifer Rice 027 204 1224 DH Play Centre, Scout Room Adrian 022 109 6681 or 03 329 3395 Union Chapel, Winchester Street All welcome. Jillie 021 152 8068 $10 | $15
Tuesday Story Time Lyttelton Health Qigong for Seniors Community House Shared Lunch Science Alive! Lyttelton St John Youth Division
11.00am 10.15am 12.00pm 3.30pm 6.00pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Union Church, Winchester Street Comm.House, 7 Dublin Street Lyttelton Library, London Street St John Ambulance Station
Stories, Rhymes, Activities | 2-4yr olds $5 Geraldine Parkes 03 328 7284 Make new friends Free | Range of Interesting Scientific Topics 52 London St, Lyttelton
Wednesday Knit and Yarn Group Lyttelton Play Group Lyttelton Cubs
10.00am 10.00am 6.30pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Union Parish, Winchester Street
All Welcome. Bring your next project. All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346 Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180
Thursday Governors Bay Pre-School Music Walking Group, On the Flat Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade Contra Dance Night
9.15am 12.30pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm
Governors Bay School Library Lyttelton Community House Lyttelton Fire Station Governors Bay Fire Station Private Address, Cass Bay
All Under 5s Welcome with Adult | $3.50 Contact Maureen 741 1427 Weekly Training | New Members Welcome Weekly Training | New Members Welcome Contact Bill 03 328 8985 | $5
Friday Baby Time
10.30am
Lyttelton Library, London Street
Stories, Rhymes, Activities | Under 2yrs old
Saturday Lyttelton Farmers Market Lyttelton Garage Sale Harbour Bazaar Market
10.00am 10.00am 10.00am
London Street, Lyttelton 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Cnr London and Oxford Streets
Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and More Second Hand Bargains and More Local Artists, Bric a Brac and More
Sunday Combined Church Service St Josephs Worker Catholic Church
10.00am 5.30pm
Union Church, Winchester Street All Welcome 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton All Welcome
Monthly Community Events Lyttelton Lions Second Tuesday Each Month
7.30pm
Lyttelton Community House
Contact Mary 03 328 8523
Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Third Wednesday Each Month
9.30am
October at Orton Bradley
Meetings Open to the Public
Lyttelton HBC Civil Defence Governors Bay Civil Defence Third Wednesday Each Month
7.00pm 7.00pm
Lyttelton Information Centre Governors Bay Fire Station
Contact Wendy Everingham 03 328 9093 Contact Frances James 03 329 9560
Lyttelton Garden Club Fourth Monday Each Month
1.30pm
Union Parish, Winchester Street
Dot 332 3283 or Ann 328 8917
Dance Workshop Fourth Thursday Each Month
7.30pm
Lyttel’ Primary Hillside, Voelas Rd Contact Jan 03 328 8977 $10p/session
Lyttelton Museum Historical Society Last Saturday Each Month
10.00am
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Contact Liza Rossie
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December 2014
02 Tuesday Happy Hour Artist Showcase Open Mic Night
5.00pm 7.30pm
Fat Tony’s, London Street Wunderbar, London Street
5.00pm to 7.00pm Daily Free Event
03 Wednesday Happy Hour Free Pool and Pizza Night
5.00pm 5.00pm
Fat Tony’s, London Street Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street
5.00pm to 7.00pm Daily Be a Local, Join the Fun at the Club
04 Thursday Members Jackpot - NOW $1,550! $10 Fish n Chips or Burgers n Fries Happy Hour Midge McCleary Devlish Mary and the Holly Rollers
4.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm
Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street Fat Tony’s, London Street Porthole, London Street Civil & Naval, London Street
Be a Local, Join the Fun at the Club Be a Local, Join the Fun at the Club 5.00pm to 7.00pm Daily Free Event
05 Friday Happy Hour and Free Nibbles Ben Wilkinson Early Evening Session Happy Hour and Jackpot Night
4.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm
Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street Porthole Bar, London Street Fat Tony’s, London Street
Be a Local, Join the Fun at the Club Free Event 5.00pm to 7.00pm | Free Nibbles
06 Saturday Sports on the Big Screen Happy Hour Torque
5.00pm 5.00pm 8.30pm
Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street Fat Tony’s, London Street Porthole, London Street
Join the Fun at the Club Free Event
07 Sunday Afternoon Jazz with Carmel and Friends Sunday Afternoon Jam Session Best of British Fare
3.30pm 3.30pm 5.00pm
Freemans, London Street Porthole Bar, London Street Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street
Free Event Free Event | Charlie the Blues Man $15 Roast Dinner or Fish Chips incl. Dessert
Tin Palace November Exhibition “In Miniature” View, with the opportunity to purchase - landscapes painted on matchboxes by Simon Edwards, figures painted on small found ornaments by Deanna Gracie, miniature tools and musical instruments by Bruce Aitken; intricate ceramic work by Tatyanna Meharry, Debra McLeod and Renate Galetzka and plenty more... In this exhibition Tin Palace's mini space is transformed with a diverse selection of miniature works by artists that work on a miniature scale and artists experimenting with a new scale and materials. Exhibition open from 3 December to 21 December. Thursday, Friday 12noon to 4.00pm and Saturday, Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm. 13a Oxford Street, Lyttelton.
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celebrating stunning harbour images taken by local residents
Spring Time Lupins Matt Searles is a local amateur photographer who’s passion is the varied landscapes, wildlife and night skies of Banks Peninsula/Horomaka and Lake Ellesmere/Te Waihora. Matt has lived in and photographed the Banks Peninsula area for over a decade, and is member of the Diamond Harbour Camera Club . His daily photo blog can be viewed at www.blipfoto.com/horomaka.
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