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8 April 2013 E87

Look Who’s Back Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Returns to Oxford Street

In what can surely be described as another boost for Lyttelton’s recovery, the doors have opened at the old Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre building on Oxford Street. After a hectic couple of days the centre is up and running again, officially opening last week on Tuesday April 2nd.

Speaking to the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre chairperson, Wendy Everingham, she claims “in some ways it already seems as though we had never left. The TimeBank has had a seamless transition, the back office has already been booked out for meetings, the front office has been buzzing and Reuben Romany, the Information Centre Exhibition Manager, has the first exhibition installed featuring the works the young but very talented Dylan Mason.” Talk about up and running.

As one of the opening celebrations from Monday April 8 to Friday April 12 the Lyttelton TimeBank will be hosting a continuous afternoon tea from 2.00pm to 4.00pm each day. This is your chance to pop in and say hello and check out the upgraded building.

Volunteers from the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre are busy organising a formal opening, which is looking to be held later in the month.

There is much to celebrate, with the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre being the first of the Information Centres within the Christchurch City area to be back in permanent premises. The centre can now offer the wider community a small boardroom style space for various meetings; an exhibition space for local artists; a home for Project Lyttelton’s TimeBank and soon to be appointed Project Lyttelton Events and Marketing Co-ordinator; together with the all important and much needed space for local tourism businesses and community groups to highlight their services.

Many people have worked hard to make this return a reality. Thanks must go out to Anne McCormack from City Care for managing the refit of the building. Her team have done an excellent job in repairing and painting the entire centre. City Council staff Victoria Bliss and Kathy Jarden were most helpful. Support from the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board has been outstanding.

And last but by no means least, the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Board, volunteers and supporters are so valuable in keeping this centre open and trading.

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre hours will now be increased. The volunteer team will be working from 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday and 11.00am to 3.00pm Sunday.

Generally the volunteers do three hour shifts. If you would like to join this team of volunteers please pop in or phone 328 9093.

Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

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Lyttelton Harbour Art Exhibition Returns to the Information Centre

2 April to 4 May Re-launching the Lyttelton Harbour Art Exhibition, Exhibition Manager Reuben Romany is delighted to be able to present one of the youngest and most talented of artists, Dylan Mason. At sixteen Dylan is in his final year of high school and is looking ahead to options for Canterbury University.

The theme for this month’s exhibit is New Zealand Landscapes.

Dylan tells us his paintings are “vibrant and dynamic in colour using only the finest acrylics on quality canvas”. This is Dylan’s sixth exhibition and he feels honoured that his work was chosen to be the first to be exhibited within the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre gallery space since it was closed more than two years ago.

Dylan explains that his painting are “usually of New Zealand flora and fauna, but recently I have been experimenting with New Zealand landscapes, having been to many of these locations personally.”

Without knowing Dylan’s age anyone would be impressed with the clarity and beauty of his paintings, and would be forgiven for thinking the work is from someone with more years experience.

Dylan is not new to exhibiting having displayed work at the Christchurch Arts Centre, Brighton Gallery and once before at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.

Looking ahead Dylan is focused on extending his folio of Canterbury landscapes and spectacular local scenery so that others can experience just what Canterbury has to offer.

Be sure to come on down to the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre to view Dylan’s work for yourself. Gallery is a free entry event.

Lyttelton Harbour Art Exhibition Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton

Upcoming Exhibitions May Fay Goldsmith’s first solo exhibition will feature paintings in acrylic which she describes as “freestyle contemporary”.

June Kerry Donnelly had his first exhibition in August 2010 with photography and Kerry’s “kreations”. He returns in June with a mixed media show “Natural Muse”.

July The July exhibition heralds new exhibitor Colin Jamieson from Cass Bay with his abstract paintings in mixed media entitled “Rainbow Recovery”. Colin paints various subjects as the mood dictates and is a well seasoned and exhibited artist. We are honoured to have his work for exhibition.

Article: Reuben Romany Images: Artworks by Dylan Mason

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Port View Restaurant Set to Become the New Family Favourite

Just opened at the Lyttelton Club restaurant premises is the Port View Restaurant, so the editorial team at the Lyttelton Review were keen to check out what was on offer from the newest addition to the eatery scene in the Harbour.

With plans in progress to trade separately to the Lyttelton Club, the Port View Restaurant is the initiative of husband and wife team Craig and Fran Northe. Craig offers more than twenty years experience in running a commercial kitchen and after staying for a meal, he quickly proved his talents in the kitchen as a competent and accomplished chef. Fran is genuinely warm and welcoming at the front of house, and will be sure to make you feel right at home in no time.

Craig and Fran have opened the Port View Restaurant with a vision in mind: to be a warm and comfortable place full of conviviality and life where people want to meet - a place where you can eat on your own, or with friends, and enjoy the port view ambience.

The proudly classic kiwi menu includes all the family favourites: rib-eye steak with salad and fries; bangers and mash; chicken schnitzel with plum sauce; double beef and bacon burger; chicken burger; lambs fry and bacon; fish and chips; and the soup of the day. Main meals range between $10.90 and $22.00 with a children’s menu at $8.50.

And dinner isn’t the only new thing on the menu these days, as brunch is a clear winner on Saturdays and Sundays. Open from 9.00am the Port View Restaurant offers all day breakfast including the full breakfast; eggs benedict; french toast; mushrooms and bacon on toast; and more. Ranging from $14.90 to $18.00 there’s something for everyone to kick start the weekend.

But wait there is more as Craig and Fran are working on bringing through more changes in the near future including special lunch options, redecoration of the restaurant, and even introducing a quality coffee machine for the Lyttelton coffee lovers. Craig is also keen to talk to local food producers, so you may even see him at the Saturday Farmers Market securing new suppliers as he embraces the source local, eat local mantra that is Lyttelton.

For Craig and Fran the Port View Restaurant forms part of a life-long dream, to be able to create great food, to meet wonderful people and to continue to love what they do. They are excited to be part of the Lyttelton rebuild process, and even after a short period of time they know this is exactly where they want to be. As Craig says “we just love meeting Lyttelton residents, everyone is so friendly, helpful and have made us both feel so welcome from day one – what a fantastic community”.

And it is this approach that impressed the Review team the most. For Craig and Fran creating the Port View Restaurant was not about being ‘another restaurant’ but rather ‘being part of the community’ and we like that. Craig openly invites feedback from customers - what would you like to see on the menu, how can something be improved, what can we do to make your visit more enjoyable, what else can we be doing. These two are providing a great meal, at good prices and all with a fabulous view and warm welcoming personalities – well worth the visit in our book.

Port View Restaurant – Dine in or Takeaway Lyttelton Club, 23 Dublin Street, Lyttelton Brunch Lunch Dinner

Saturday and Sunday Wednesday to Sunday Wednesday to Sunday

9.00am to 4.00pm 11.00am to 2.00pm 11.00am to 2.00pm Article : Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Images: View from Restaurant from Lyttelton Club, with thanks

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about the lyttelton harbour review Lyttelton Harbour Review is a community newsletter initiative developed 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. Each week readers can read about community groups; businesses; events; and everything in between. If you have an event, topic, cause, or other, that you would like to share with the harbour community, then we would love to hear from you. Be heard, be seen, be informed - read it or offer it here.

Peninsula Art Auction This Weekend: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April

There is less than one week to go and tickets are selling fast. The Peninsula Art Auction organisational machine is now in full swing putting the finishing touches to things!

Keep an eye on activity at the old supermarket at 19 London Street from this Wednesday, as it will be slowly transformed into Lyttelton’s newest exhibition space, for one weekend only! If you just can’t wait until Saturday pop into Coffee Culture on London Street, who have several of the works up on their walls as a bit of a teaser.

Thanks to the efforts of the Peninsula Art Auction committee members, supporters and sponsors this event is building up to be the best yet. As well as the well known artists that have already been confirmed for the event such as Bill Hammond, Mark Whyte, Jason Grieg, Gill Hay, Asher Newberry, Helen Taylor, Llew Summers and James Robinson, there will also be a talented group of ‘celebrity artists’ exhibiting their finest creations. This part of the auction is always much anticipated and well supported. There will be some surprises.

Here’s a few tips on how to get the most out of this great event.

Step 1 Buy your ticket for the live auction from www.peninsula-art.co.nz or at Portico, Lyttelton West School, Lyttelton Main Schools, or at the Lyttelton Farmer’s Market. Don’t forget to buy a ticket for a friend too.

Step 2 Book the babysitter.

Step 3 Go onto the website [www.peninsula-art.co.nz] and browse the art that is being auctioned. Make a wish list.

Step 4 Visit the viewing and silent auction this Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 April, open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Place a silent bid on one or more of your favourites.

Step 5 Return on Sunday night where you enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and are successful in taking home a new piece of art – and feel good that you are supporting our local artistic talent and the two Lyttelton schools – horray!

It will be a fantastic evening, whether you want to acquire a new piece of art for your walls or you just like the sound of a night out in Lyttelton with friends—and did we mention there will be complimentary wine from Astrolab and catering from Freemans.

Article: Peninsula Art Auction Image: www.peninsula-art.co.nz [Example Auction Pieces Left to Right: Colleen Eason | Fred Tunnicliffe |Bill Hammond]

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Peninsula Art Auction Feature Artist: Lucy Dolan

This weeks feature artist held the William Hodges fellowship in 2005 and is a graduate of CPIT’s Bachelor of Design in 2000. She has selected work held in The William Hodges Collection, Southland Museum and Art Gallery. We can claim her as our own as she lives in Lyttelton with her young family and works from her home studio, when she can, overlooking the wondrous Lyttelton harbour.

Lucy Dolan says she has always felt a connection to Lyttelton and moved here from Christchurch in her early twenties escaping the characterless, uninspired sprawl of suburbia where she grew up. By living in the harbour she is constantly appreciating the natural environment, living close to the water, the hilly streets and landscape, the native birds and occasional goat, and the village community. The changing light on the harbour, Quail Island and the expanse of sky viewed from her window is a continual muse for her, inducing a calm state of mind for creative ideas to flow, though it is not a direct influence on her work.

She is inspired by archetypes and the visual language of medieval art and the tarot. She often uses animals in her work, metaphorically relating animal and human traits. She is interested in early cultures and beliefs, drawing symbolism from their worship of and relationship to the natural and 'spiritual' worlds, cycles of nature and the distinctive healing or totemic qualities of various flora and fauna. She attempts to explore and express her emotions and experiences through painting. According to the artist what she may initially be depicting in a particular painting can sometimes shift on later reflection as she obtains a deeper understanding of herself and her experiences, which is more attuned and more relevant than her original notion.

In 2011 Lucy took part in the Assemble Group Show at the Little River Gallery. The paintings for this auction are part of a series Anima Animus that Dolan exhibited at the Tin Palace in Lyttelton at Christmas 2011. This series was a tale of past emotion and experience illuminated through symbolism and metaphor, she was attempting to gain insight into obscured memories.

Now, if your mind hasn’t been woken from its creative sleepiness yet or you want more, then mark this weekend: Saturday 13 and Saturday 14 April in your calendar!

Since 22 February 2010 we have sadly lost access to Christchurch’s only public art gallery.

This was the perfect setting to introduce our children to the concept of art in an accessible fun way. The Peninsula Art Auction is a chance for us to show our children what art is and the magic it can give to us all. If you have been missing out on you ‘art fix’ then this event is going to tick all the boxes.

All of the money raised from the auction benefits the two primary schools in Lyttelton. This is the fifth time the Auction has taken place and will run Saturday April 13 and Sunday April 14 at the site of the former supermarket in Lyttelton [19 London Street]. Works will be available for viewing, with a gold coin donation, all weekend and a silent auction will be combined with a live auction at 7.00pm Sunday 14 April.

Tickets for the live auction are $35 and will be available for purchase from Portico, Lyttelton West School, Lyttelton Main School, the Lyttelton Farmer’s Market and through our website.

For further information phone 328 9560 or visit www.peninsula-art.co.nz.

Article: Peninsula Art Auction Images: Artist Lucy Dolan Works: Top to Bottom: Our Lady’s Tears | The Emperor | Karmic Hand

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Lyttelton Town Centre “Recovery” Local Resident Kris Herbert Shares Her View

What does “Recovery” mean for Lyttelton? Does it mean getting back to normal? Does it mean having shops and restaurants and spaces to live and work and be in? Does it mean having a sense of looking forward to the future and what our town may become?

Does it mean having hope for a better town – to one day look back and say that good has come from all this devastation?

For me it is all these things. To make recovery a reality, I believe we need to replace the buildings in the town centre and return our town to the vibrant place that it was before the earthquakes. The current Town Centre Plan is the framework for determining what is “appropriate” for new buildings. The problem is, this framework was developed long before the earthquakes, when the town was rich with heritage buildings. Unfortunately, that heritage is gone but we have an opportunity to build the future heritage – to mark this time in history, to say who we are and what we care about through our architecture.

Lyttelton has irrevocably changed and the town plan must change to reflect that. After much consultation with the Lyttelton community, a Master Plan was passed through council. This plan identifies a need to update the Town Centre Plan. But the council has scheduled this to begin sometime after 2014 and could take up to two years, meaning that building owners will not have a clear idea of what is now “appropriate” until 2016. Most of them don't have the luxury to wait that long. Lyttelton's recovery shouldn't have to wait that long.

The Town Centre Plan needs to be updated now. It needs to be fast tracked so that building owners can get their projects going with a clear mandate from the people of Lyttelton about what we want our Town Centre to be like.

We are so fortunate in Lyttelton that its major sites are [or were] owned by people who care deeply about this town, people who have a history with this place and who intend to live and work in the spaces they develop – people with insurance money behind them and people with plenty of creative energy to pour into their projects.

If the plan is not updated, I am afraid that we will lose those people, that energy and yes, that money, if we do not act very quickly.

The people of this town have an amazing opportunity to create a legacy by pouring there hearts and experiences into the buildings they create, that 100 years from now, our buildings will tell the story of this time and of the people who lived here, that they will reflect their personalities and show the value that we placed on originality and innovation.

I think Lyttelton in unique in its ability to rebuild in this meaningful way. But these building owners cannot wait forever. The council has given a lot of lip service to the idea that Lyttelton's rebuild will be given priority, but two years on, very little has been done.

Let's send a clear message to the council that Lyttelton's recovering is a priority and that updating the Town Centre Plan is the first thing that needs to be done to make rebuilding achievable for our building owners.

What can you do?

Sign the petition www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/christchurch-city-council-fast-track-the-lyttelton-town-centre-plan-change Get more information or add your voice at www.facebook.com/rebuildlyttelton Contact Kris Herbert to offer your help, share your story or get a paper petition for your shop or street by emailing kris@font.net.nz.

Article: Kris Herbert Image: Banks Peninsula District Plan | Design Guidelines

plenty to share In Lyttelton so many residents grow vegetables; or have fruit trees literally dripping with produce. Plenty to Share is about sharing any excess produce with the community. So if your lemon tree is yellow with goodness and you can’t keep up with making lemon curd, bring those surplus fruits down to the organisers, where every Saturday the swapping of produce is well underway in Lyttelton on the corner of London and Canterbury Street; and also in Diamond Harbour on a Saturday morning at the village centre. If there is something on the Plenty to Share table that you would like to take home, then you are warmly invited to do so.

Lyttelton’s Civic Square Creating a Civic Square for Lyttelton - Together

Update: Community Meeting will now be held on Wednesday 17 April Drop-in sessions were held in Lyttelton during March 2013. This was the first step in the process to find out what people want to see and do in the square. The next step is a community meeting, hosted by the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board, on 17 April 2013. The Lyttelton community is invited to take part in discussions on the feedback shared at the drop-in sessions and in submission forms.

Community Meeting Wednesday 17 April 2013

From 7.00pm-9.00pm

Former Supermarket, 17 London Street, Lyttelton

Come Along

Hear what the community feedback told us in March

Talk about the look and feel of the square

Discuss the kinds of materials that could be used

Consider the location of the various elements For Further Information LytteltonCivicSquare@ccc.govt.nz Email Phone Jennie Hamilton 03 941 5207 Philippa Upton 03 941 8808

What Happens After the Community Meeting?

Stage Two Options Development with the Community Council staff will develop draft design option/s based on the community's input from the drop-in sessions, submissions and community meeting; These design options will be considered by a Community Board appointed design panel of local design experts selected for this project; Council staff will report on the draft design options to the Community Board on 20 June 2013.

Stage Three Formal Consultation Pending a formal Council decision on project funding in the Three Year Plan at the end of June 2013, formal consultation on the draft design option/s will then proceed in June/July 2013 to determine the community's preferred option.

Stage Four Community Board Decision Council staff plan to present a report for approval on the preferred option to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board in September 2013.

Article: Christchurch City Council - Communications Service Manager, Sarah Kelly

Lyttelton Master Plan Implementation Update No.3 | April 2013

Welcome to the third of Christchurch City Council’s regular progress updates on Lyttelton Master Plan implementation.

What’s been happening?

Progress to date on actions from the Lyttelton Master Plan by both the Council and community-based project leaders includes: M2 Heads of Agreement to facilitate resolution of Port and inner harbour waterfront access-related issues: The Council, NZ Transport Agency, Lyttelton Port of Christchurch and Kiwirail have agreed on the “Terms of Reference” for the preparation of the “Lyttelton Access Statement”, a priority project identified in the Greater Christchurch Transport Statement and draft Land Use Recovery Plan. This Statement will focus on establishing reliable, resilient access to the Port of Lyttelton and identifying appropriate access to the waterfront for the Lyttelton community and visitors. Work on it is expected to commence shortly and be completed around October 2013. CERA, Ecan and the community will be consulted to provide input into the Statement.

N1 A new civic square: Work has started with the community to develop the permanent design of Lyttelton’s civic square. Two drop-in sessions and a survey were held in March to confirm what people want to see and do on the square. Over 145 submissions and comments were received.

N2 Pool garden off-season access: The investigations necessary to enable the Council to make decisions about the future of the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool are continuing.

N4 Head to Head Walkway: The Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board has applied for funding to prepare and launch a map and brochures promoting the existing sections of this walkway from the Capital Endowment Fund – Special One-off Project Scheme. The successful applications will be determined by the Council’s Metropolitan Funding Committee on 10 April 2013.

N6 Local landscape and heritage interpretation: The Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board has applied for funding to undertake a feasibility study to consider the rebuilding options for the Lyttelton Historical Museum and how it will operate from the Capital Endowment Fund – Special One-off Project Scheme. The successful applications will be determined by the Council’s Metropolitan Funding Committee on 10 April 2013.

C1 Improved utilisation of the Lyttelton Recreation Centre: The investigations necessary to enable the Council to make decisions about the future of Lyttelton Recreation Centre are continuing.

What’s happening now?

Work in progress includes: E1

Support for a Lyttelton marketing and attraction campaign: The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre and Lyttelton Harbour Business Association are working on this, supported by Recover Canterbury and the Council.

M6 Access to and from Lyttelton: The Council is proposing to reopen Evans Pass Road / Sumner Road, with the associated funding allocated in the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan currently open for public submissions [see next page].

N5 Temporary landscapes: Work has started on-site on some of the transitional projects for Lyttelton’s civic square. Watch this space! Better yet, volunteer to help construct them where invited.

B2 Design and character guidance: Project planning and information gathering for the comprehensive update of the Lyttelton design guidelines has started. The community will be canvassed as to what they think are Lyttelton’s key design attributes and how it should look, feel and function. In the meantime, the Council is available to provide advice on the consenting process and offer you pre-application advice.

lyttelton live music scene Lyttelton is host to some great live music: Tuesday 7.30pm Open Mic Night at Wunderbar; Wednesday 8.00pm Marlon Williams Live at Port Hole Bar; Thursday 7.30pm Live Music at Porthole Bar; Saturday 10.00am local musicians at the Lyttelton Farmers Market; Sunday 3.00pm Courtney Carmel at Freemans; and the list goes on. So don’t say home! Head on out and celebrate all that is Lyttelton Live.

Lyttelton Master Plan Implementation [continued] Public submissions are currently being sought until 5.00pm on Friday 19 April 2013 on the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan.

The Plan identifies what the Council proposes to do over the next three years, how much it will cost and how it will be paid for.

More specifically, this Plan identifies whether and how the ‘what’ identified by the Lyttelton Master Plan will be funded over the next three years. Not everything will be. Read the full Plan online at www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay or view it at Council libraries and service centres and have your say regarding what is or isn’t proposed for funding over the next three years.

What’s coming up?

Watch out for further information or action on the following: N1 A new civic square: The feedback received in March will be discussed at a community meeting from 7.00pm - 9.00pm on Wednesday, 17 April in the former supermarket, 17 London St, to further develop the square’s design. Background information can be viewed at the former supermarket site from 6.00pm.

What can I do?

The Lyttelton Master Plan provides a community-agreed vision and framework within which the Council, organisations and individuals can make decisions that contribute towards Lyttelton’s rebuild and recovery. Familiarise yourself with its vision, goals and actions; keep up to date on its implementation by reading these articles [amongst other communications]; participate in further community consultation and decision-making as the opportunities arise; and contact Janine Sowerby about how your redevelopment or actions could contribute to its implementation.

To view the Lyttelton Master Plan visit www.ccc.govt.nz/suburbancentres. Hard copies are also available to view in the Lyttelton Library.

Article: Janine Sowerby, Senior Planner [Project Leader] Strategy & Planning Group, Christchurch City Council Phone 941 8999 or email suburbancentres@ccc.govt.nz

Council Decision on Brothels Bylaw Just before Easter the Christchurch City Council adopted a bylaw that will restrict where operator-run brothels can locate in the city to certain commercial areas and limits signage used to advertise commercial sexual services. The Christchurch City Council Brothels [Location and Commercial Sexual Services Signage] Bylaw 2013 comes into effect on 15 April 2013.

As recommended by the Brothels Bylaw Hearings Panel, the Council agreed not to provide for the location of operator-run brothels in Lyttelton, something that drew strong support from the community through submissions.

As well as regulating areas of the city in which operator-run brothels can operate and imposing limits on signage advertising services, the new bylaw precludes the operation of any brothel type from multi-unit residential complexes. Small owner-operated brothels [SOOBs] that are already located in multi-unit residential complexes are permitted to remain until 31 March 2014 to give these businesses enough time to relocate.

For more information visit www.ccc.govt.nz/brothelsbylaw Article: Christchurch City Council Press Release | 28 March 2013

combined church service Since the deconstruction of Lyttelton’s historic churches you may not have heard that Lyttelton hosts a combined church service every Sunday morning at 10.00am at the Union Church in Winchester Street, Lyttelton. All residents welcomed.

Sunday 10am : Union Church, Winchester Street

Gondola Opens After Two Years The re-opening of the Gondola has been very successful. Within a few short days there had been over 1,000 people ride the Gondola with 56% being local Christchurch people. Everyone is delighted that the gondola is back up and running. Copied below are some of the comments the Gondola company received on their opening day.

The gondola pods that transport visitors from the base up to the crater rim of the Port Hills and Mt Cavendish summit have all been refurbished. At the Mt Cavendish Summit Station there is a new ‘Shop the Top’ retail experience, the café has re-opened as the Red Rock Café with a new pastry chef and new menu. The Pinnacle Function Centre has also re–opened for weddings, functions and other events. At the Summit Station, the Time Tunnel ride experience has a new video of Christchurch and Lyttelton’s geology, people, places and historical events including celebrating famous Canterbury people.

Ticket prices are: Adult Child 5 – 15 years Family Two adults and up to three children

$25.00 $12.00 $65.00

Until Monday May 6 the Gondola is running a Kids Go Free promotion. Children must be accompanied by a full paying adult and there is a maximum of three children per paying adult. The offer is not valid with any other promotion, combo or entertainment book vouchers.

First Visitor Experiences “I’m back in Christchurch on holiday for two weeks and I had to come up the Gondola on opening day. The ride up was comfortable, relaxing and I felt safe. I couldn’t have asked for more. It was well worth coming back for; the Gondola re-opening is another small victory for Christchurch” - Zane McKinnon, Christchurch local now living in Nottingham, United Kingdom “It’s great to have the Gondola back up and running, the view is spectacular. It’s a great step forward for Canterbury” - Robyn McAllister and Keith Mackay, Canterbury, New Zealand “It’s awesome! The landscape is amazing” - Kiah Rogers, Canterbury, New Zealand “I moved to Dunedin after the quakes hit but it’s great to be back.

The ride up was awesome and I felt totally safe.” - Erin Rogers, Canterbury, New Zealand “It’s great to be back up the Gondola. We were here when the February quake hit but being back up here today the operation looks amazing, I feel totally safe. We fly back home tomorrow so we feel lucky we were able to enjoy such an icon in such a beautiful city” - Sandra and Jurgen Bohme, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom “It’s great to have such a Canterbury icon back up and running. To see employment in the tourism sector improving is fantastic.

Canterbury is in for an exciting, beautiful time” - Noeline Atkinson, Gondola Retail Manager, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Article: Welcome Aboard Media Release | March 28 2013 Image: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre | iStock Collection

c’mon get involved Lyttelton is known for its culture of volunteer activity and community participation. If you have ever had the thought that you would like to be more involved in the local community, but you are not sure where to go, or who to talk to? Start by having a conversation with the team at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, as they can give you some advice on the many types of great volunteer organisations here in Lyttelton. If you are passionate about elderly care, sustainability, youth culture, harbour activities, heritage, radio, business development, fundraising, or just about anything - then there is a group who would love for you to be involved!

Rattling Unwanted Cash for Awareness The unique and unusual Lions Clubs New Zealand project that collects everything from shillings and cents through to roubles and rupees is holding its first ever awareness week this April.

The Heads Up for Kids National Awareness Week runs from April 12 to 19 and Lions are aiming to let the country know that they are collecting old New Zealand and foreign currency for the benefit of Kiwi kids.

The obsolete currency is redeemed for legal tender and used to fund education programmes and courses for New Zealand youth. For the past two and half years Lions have been busy collecting, and with the help of Resene paints and Fastway Couriers have gathered a hefty 14 tonnes of this obsolete currency.

“The Reserve Bank has estimated that there is over 80 million dollars in old New Zealand pre-decimal and decimal coins and 36 million dollars in old bank notes unaccounted for, so there’s plenty to be dug out,” says Mary Jamieson of Lyttelton Lions Club.

“Over 75 young people have benefited, receiving funding to attend programmes such as the Hillary Step, Spirit of New Zealand and Outward Bound - that’s the magic of the project; turning out-of-date cash into life changing experiences for a young New Zealanders.”

“We’re encouraging people to get behind the project and support our youth. Whether it’s a quick look down the back of the sofa, joining in the activities or setting up an office collection. Every bit of effort makes a difference, and every bit of old and foreign currency counts, “says Mary.

If you would like to support Heads Up for Kids, please take any old New Zealand money and any foreign currency to a Heads Up for Kids collection point, this includes all Resene paint stores, Storm Hairdressing, 34 London St, Lyttelton or by calling 0800 OLD MONEY for a Lions Club member to collect.

Article: Lyttelton Lions Club, with thanks Image: Lions New Zealand

Winston Churchill Trust Funding to Pursue Ideas for Community Benefit

Each year the Winston Churchill Trust Board awards about 15 Fellowships to enable a diverse range of people to travel overseas and pursue ideas that will have a benefit for them and the wider community.

The Fellowships provide mana, and a modest financial contribution [typically receive $5000 - $7000], that support Fellows to travel for three weeks to three months for intensive investigation, experience or research. They return with inspiration, networks and knowledge that support and develop their ongoing leadership within their particular field of interest.

This year for the first time, a special Churchill/ McNeish Writer’s Fellowship will be offered as well, supporting emerging writers or journalists at the beginning of their careers.

All applications close on 31 July 2013. For more information go to www.communitymatters.govt.nz [search word WCMT].

St Joseph Worker Catholic Church 21 Exeter Street | Sunday 14th April at 5.30 pm

diamond harbour writers group The Diamond Harbour Writers Group are an informal group that encourages members to develop their skills in writing prose and verse.

New members are welcome, and you can be from anywhere in the Harbour region to join. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month, in the afternoon, at a private home. They also have a blog site: diamondharbourwriters.blogspot.co.nz which includes more their great work, and much more information about them. For more details please contact John Riminton 03 329 4329 to enquire further.

Diamond Harbour Writers Group March/April Author: Bronwen Jones

Bronwen Jones is a former journalist and current corporate writer, based at Diamond Harbour. Home to the Lake, her first novel, was recently long listed in the UK based Historical Novel Society International Award 2012/13.

Bronwen shares an except from the opening of Home to the Lake, a recently completed novel about the intertwined lives of a feisty spinster and an unruly lake, and the impact on both of ‘progress’ and colonial ‘land hunger’. The story is set on the shore of Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, between 1894 and 1968. In this passage, old Jem Figge is watching the rain-swollen lake flood her land, two days prior to Cyclone Giselle [the Wahine Storm], which had a devastating effect on Te Waihora-Lake Ellesmere:

You are creeping up on me and don’t I know it? Slinking like a lizard across the saltmarsh in my paddock, creeping towards my macrocarpas.

Here she spreads over my lower paddock, glinting silver under this heavy sky. With all the rain and another black sou’wester looming, it’s like July or August though the poplars along the roadside are hardly turning colour and the black plums only recently dropped from the tree.

It is unseasonal, all this rain and water. It is not right.

This time of year, the lake should be out beyond the railway embankment that runs across my view, a hundred yards from my bottom fence. But here she is, days before Easter, back-flowing, back up from the shallows of the shoreline, back under the railway culvert out at the Point, back up the creek that runs down from the Peninsula hills. Spreading willy-nilly, never-you-mind, onto my land.

Trespasser! Ah, but Man is the trespasser, isn’t that right, old girl, and you’re just reminding me of it.

We’ve grown old together, this lake and me. In her case, though, her beauty endures. She may be getting cloudy and the gaudy patches are growing, but her birdlife is abundant. No, hectic. Black swans and white, geese, ducks of all sorts – the usual and the rare – throng the shores, feed in the weed-beds and nest in the raupo. Waders stalk the shallows, on their reed-thin stilts: herons, oyster catchers, sandpipers, plovers, godwits. Seasonal guests fly in from China and Russia and Canada, bless their tiny palpitating hearts, to sojourn on Lake Ellesmere.

Te Waihora. Spreading water.

At the water pump, I sit on my kerosene-tin bucket, watching her inexorable advance. The heavy air weights my sagging shoulders. My frock clings and droops, the hem dripping from the tall, rain-laden cocksfoot that grows over my back path. She whispers to me across the glint-grey water, through the brackish moisture in the air.

She is ill at ease. I am too. More: I feel deep sorrow.

Art was buried on Saturday in our little churchyard around the lakeshore where his forbears lie, the runholders and the founders of our district and their families. Art. My heart sinks to my gumboots. I always thought…I never gave up the hope that we might one day, someday, be together.

Now his body lies in the ground and his soul is with God in Heaven, and my soul cries out like the black swans on the lake that stir the stillness with their bugling and whooshing wing beats as they take flight. Beneath their clamour is a taut undercurrent. I hear it in the tensile sighing in my ears. I feel it in the clenching of my jaw and the tightening of my forehead like catgut on a rack.

Bronwen Jones Phone 03 329 4303 Mobile 027 480 7823 www.bronwen-jones.com

lyttelton harbour network For news, events, and what is open or closed around the Harbour Basin, don’t forget to visit: Diamond Harbour Information

www.diamondharbour.info

Governors Bay Information

www.governorsbay.net.nz

Naval Point Club: News The end is nigh... of the summer sailing season, that is. With a number of the youth classes away at various class championships around the country, Easter at the club was reserved for the cruisers and those just "messing about in boats". The glorious weather meant there were plenty of people keen to get out on the water and, combined with a Sea Scout regatta, the harbour was pretty busy over the holiday weekend.

We were once again blessed with near perfect weather for the annual expedition to Pigeon Bay. From all reports the large fleet enjoyed the journey around to the Bay and the various after race activities that were organised. Thanks to the Pigeon Bay Club and Al Taylor of Groundswell Sports for providing the stand up paddle boards.

With only three weekends of summer sailing still to go and daylight saving finishing next weekend, the days are getting shorter and temperatures are beginning to drop. Must be time to think about a Winter Series!

Naval Point Club: Noggin 'n Natter We haven't done one of these for a while Tuesday 16th April 2013 the Canterbury Trailer Yacht Squadron are holding a Noggin and Natter at the Naval Point Club Lyttelton. Start time 1930 hours. Bar will be open.

A presentation by Colin Prebble [KOTARE IV] - “DON’T MUCK WITH THE TIDE” Colin’s passage from novice sailor to Royal Yachting Association Ocean Yacht Master. It will be a presentation of Colin’s adventures in the Solent and English Channel during a fourteen week intensive training program undertaken during 2012. The presentation will cover everything from anchoring in an abandoned mine field off Brittany, to shooting the gap in the WWII Submarine barrier off South Hampton at night in a force seven blast.

Naval Point Club: The Little Ship of Canterbury Meeting: 17 April, 8.00pm in the Wardroom

Jim Dilley, Regional Harbourmaster, will give us a talk regarding his cruising activities, including his trip from United Kingdom to New Zealand, single handed on a 26 foot Warsash One Design yacht, Reiger. Jim will also talk about sailing with his partner round New Zealand via the Auckland and Campbell Islands; and a tropical trip to Guam and back via the Solomon's and Micronesia Islands in his current 40 foot double ender yacht Elenya 2. He will show photos and inspire us as to how great it is to get out there and sail! A plate for supper and $20.00 outstanding subs would be appreciated.

Naval Point Club: Marine Medic course April 12, 13 and 14 at the Club. This course is both Coastal and Offshore Marine Medic - combined in to a three day course cost will be $350. An essential course if you are intending on doing any coastal or offshore racing or cruising. Please reply ASAP if you are interested in joining us.

Torpedo Boat Museum: Winter Hours Starting April the Winter Schedule begins with the museum only open on Saturday and Sunday, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. However the museum can be open for groups or special interest, and can be accommodated by special arrangement. Please contact the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre for more information.

looking for reading material A book swap has been operating from the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre for some time. Thank you to all the lovely residents who keep dropping books in. This service is available to all local residents, simply just pop in, choose a book, and then return it or another when you are finished. Borrow or swap - it’s your call. If you are looking for reading material on economics, the transition movement, sustainability, alternative currencies and community development then check out the LIFT Library that has recently started. Contact Juliet Adams on 328 8139 for more information.

Eat, Hear, Learn @ the Inaugural Harbour Harvest Festival Forget Jamie Oliver – Lyttelton Harbour communities are growing their own food revolution. As part of Project Lyttelton’s Harbour Resilience Project the inaugural Harbour Harvest Festival will be held at Orton Bradley on Wednesday 10 April to celebrate the food produced in the harbour and explore opportunities to produce more.

During the day there will be a series of workshops for all the schools and preschools of the harbour. Children will attend workshops on gardening, cooking and looking after our environment. This will be followed by an evening event for the whole community from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

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Delicious Local Kai

There’s no need to cook dinner on the night because local foodies will be selling their delicious wares. It will be difficult to choose between locally made Mexican, Turkish, Spanish and Japanese cuisine, as well as mulled wine and apple juice, tastings of local award winning beer, and decadent hot chocolate.

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Talented Local Musicians

Talented folk musicians from the sunny side of the harbour will be followed by popular Lyttelton musicians Dr Sanchez and Delaney Davidson. Music starts at 5pm with Dr Sanchez taking the stage at 6, followed by Delaney at 7.30.

+Learn About Environmental Projects Ngā kōrerō is an opportunity to hear harboursiders speaking in brief about local environmental projects. You can also catch some inspirational short films about food revolutions around the world.

Normal entry to Orton Bradley applies and is $5.00 per adult and $1.00 per child or $10.00 per carload. Free for Friends of Orton Bradley Park. Eftpos is available on site.

Article: Project Lyttelton Media Release | 19 March 2013

Roots Restaurant Meal Exchange We love fresh produce, and even more so when it is from Lyttelton! We would like to put the word out of our plan to get more local produce rolling in, and in exchange get a meal voucher from Roots Restaurant. Simple as that, come and talk to us and let us know what's in excess in your backyard. If you are willing to share it with us, we can offer you in return a meal voucher valued on an mutually agreed value. So we will enjoy food from your garden, and you will enjoy our food from our kitchen.

SHE Chocolat Update April Special: Join us before 11.30 any day during April and receive a free brunch when you order another. Just click on the link below, print off the voucher, then present it at time of payment - only valid with bookings so we can take good care of you. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/49ab3939731bba6032817705b/files/She_Chocolat_2_for_1_Brunch.pdf My Kitchen Rules: In May we will be launching our new Culinary School. To help us do so we have invited Nic and Rocco from last year’s My Kitchen Rules television series to get the Party started. We will be hosting three evenings of cooking schools between May 6 and 8th so get in early to reserve your place. Tickets are $125 including food. Stay in touch for more details and times by signing up at www.facebook.com/SheChocolat or joining our mailing list www.shechocolat.com Autumn Degustation: Saturday May 28th, Limited Spaces: For a night of absolute decadence and dining delight, book in now for the next degustation night with a seasonal feast together with matching wines [non-matching option also available].

Article: Bay News | Declan Scott

lyttelton market town Saturday mornings are never dull in Lyttelton! Enjoy the local markets including the Lyttelton Farmers Market for fresh produce, meat, fish, eggs, honey and yummy baked goods. Check out the new Lyttelton Art Market on the corner of London and Sumner Road. Head up to the Grassy Art and Craft Market for bargain items or unique art items. And be sure to check out the Community Fundraising Garage Sale located up the driveway behind the swimming pool.

Wunderbar: Watermelon Slim Wednesday 10 April | 7.30pm | Ticket Sales $25 Tickets Available from Pennylane, Eventfinda and Wunderbar

Legendary bluesman Watermelon Slim has announced his first New Zealand tour. The Up Close & Personal Tour has confirmed dates spanning the country.

Slim is looking forward to entertaining New Zealand audiences with his unique blues stylings [and hopefully finding enough time to do a little fishing].

Bill "Watermelon Slim" Homans has a fascinating history. This living blues legend is well-known for his moves on the slide and the lap dobro, but he is also a skilled raconteur, farmer or watermelons, of course, former Mensa member, fencing scholarship recipient, Vietnam vet and 240-point bowler. His storied life provides him with ample subject matter to sing about including tales of love, heartache and loneliness.

Watermelon Slim’s gritty style of “working man blues” has earned him 17 Blues Music Award nominations in a span of four years. Though born in Boston, he was reared in North Carolina by a John Lee Hooker-humming housekeeper. This showman who is “too tired to sleep” has taken his blues all over the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia in a career that spans over 30 years, performing with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, and yes, the late John Lee Hooker.

Slim was born in Boston, his father was a progressive attorney and freedom rider and his brother is a classical musician. He was raised in North Carolina listening to the housekeeper sing John Lee Hooker songs. Slim attended Middlebury on a fencing scholarship but left early to enlist for Vietnam. While laid up in a Vietnam hospital bed he taught himself upside-down left-handed slide guitar on a $5 balsawood model using a triangle pick cut from a rusty coffee can top and his Army issued Zippo lighter as the slide.

The big turning point was 2002 when Slim suffered a near fatal heart attack. His brush with death gave him a new perspective on mortality, direction and life ambitions and thus his second emergence as a performing musician. Five albums later he says, "Everything I do now has a sharper pleasure to it. I've lived a fuller life than most people could in two. If I go now, I've got a good education, I've lived on three continents, and I've played music with a bunch of immortal blues players. I've fought in a war and against a war. I've seen an awful lot and I've done an awful lot. If my plane went down tomorrow, I'd go out on top." And when you watch him perform, you know every word is true.

Article and Image: Yellow Eye Limited

Wunderbar Gig Guide This Week at the Wunderbar

Tuesday 9th

Artist Showcase featuring – Faye Baylis (Canada) & Open Mic – 7.30pm

Wed 10th

Water Melon Slim (USA) with Steve “guitar” Gilles presales from Eventfinda $25

Friday 11th

The Bads (the full band) with Lindon Puffin & John Alexander (Scot) – presales from Eventfinda – $15

Saturday 12th

Incinerate Burlesque Show plus I Am You – tickets from Eventfinda $20 door sales – $25

Sunday 13th

Boarderline Ballroom presents – Zac Keiller (Aust) experimental guitarist – 8pm

suburban papers available Do you know that each week at the Lyttelton Information Centre you can collect most of your local newspapers? We get weekly editions of the Lyttelton Review and Coastal Mail, plus fortnightly issues of the Bay Harbour News, and the Akaroa Mail. We also have local events advertised in our windows plus many brochures for events happening in the greater area.

LIFT Library Film Evening Monday Evenings at The Portal, 54a Oxford Street: 7.15pm

Change Makers is the theme in a series of collections of films and clips about people and ideas concerned with making the world a better place. Recent film evenings have highlighted such issues as corporate control, banking and financial damage to society, inequality, social problems, health problems, environmental problems. Now it’s time to focus on what various people and groups around the world are doing about these issues, and others, working mostly “from the ground up” rather than trying to influence the “powers up there” – though some do have a go at those too!

For example, in the first Change-Makers collection, Monday 8th, we see, among others, a TED talk called ‘Rich people don’t create jobs’ that was banned until public protest brought it back; and another TED talk by Jason Roberts, a real stirrer who brought about big changes in his city’s community life; and an interview with Iceland’s Revolution leader, Hordur Torfason, who recently spoke in Christchurch. If you couldn’t get along to this film evening, contact me to get downloads by memory stick.

On Monday 15th there will be another selection on this theme, including Rachel Botsman explaining her ideas about changing from consumerism to sharing, bartering, lending, trading, renting, gifting, and swapping - ‘The Case for Collaborative Consumption’; ‘The world tomorrow – Occupy’ featuring Julian Assange, among others.

I have a large collection of other items to show in the following weeks, but if you know of other items that you would like shared with our audiences, please tell me about them.

What: Where: Time:

LIFT Library Film Evening | Every Monday Evening | Koha welcomed The Portal, 54a Oxford Street [behind the swimming pool] 7.15pm film begins Organiser:

Juliet 03 328 8139 or 021 899 404

And if you are interested in films on gardening and food, do go to the Harbour Harvest Festival at Orton Bradley Park on Wednesday 10th April. The daytime activities will focus on children, so the films will too; and the evening, between 5.00pm and 9.00pm is for adults, so the films will appeal more to them [the same set repeated] – 1. Teach every child about food Jamie Oliver Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food.

2. How we can eat our own landscapes Pam Warhurst. UK. TED What should a community do with its unused land? Plant food, of course.

3. Ron Finley - a guerrilla gardener in South Central LA . Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA - in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs.

4. A subversive plot: grow a revolution TED Roger Doiron Kitchen gardens International "Gardening is a subversive activity," says Kitchen Gardeners International founder Roger Doiron. Growing a portion of our own foods is economical, delicious, and helps meet the increasing need for local food production. It also shifts the power over the quality of our food and our health into our own hands.

Of course, there will be lots more than films to enjoy, so come along and celebrate Lyttelton Harbour’s special character, especially in the area of local sustainability.

Juliet at LIFT L=Living Economies, I=Inspiration, F=Facts, T=Transition Phone 03 328 8139 or 021 899 404 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/LIFT-Library/334943396599142?ref=hl Reviews: www.lyttelton.net.nz/grow-local/library

pass it on, spread the word Not everyone receives these news letters, so please pass them onto anyone you think would be interested. We can also arrange printed copies for interested parties - just let us know. A big thank you to everyone who emails us with what is happening in their part of Lyttelton Harbour paradise. If you have news, or belong to a community group, own a business - get in contact with us, we would love to promote or share your story with the Lyttelton Harbour district. Errors, Omissions and Typos are all part and parcel of a volunteer service. These quirky additions are offered free for your amusement. But, if we have “got it wrong” - please just let us know.

Lyttelton Harbour Walking Tracks Here is the latest information on the state of the walking tracks in the Mt Herbert area of Banks Peninsula. This is the current state of the tracks: Open

Gebbies Pass to the Packhorse Hut

Open

Kaituna Valley to the Packhorse Hut

Open

The Packhorse Hut to the Mt Herbert Shelter

Open

Orton Bradley to the Mt Herbert Shelter

Open

Diamond Harbour to the Mt Herbert Shelter open

Open

Mt Herbert to Port Levy Saddle

Dave Milward, Programme Manager Visitor Assets, Mahaanui Area Office Phone 03 3419105 or Email dmilward@doc.govt.nz

Sing A New Song Starting in Diamond Harbout, a workshop with Wellington choir leader, Carol Shortis.

Where: When:

Diamond Harbour Community Hall, Lower Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour Saturday May 4 9.30am to 4.00pm

Carol will teach a range of new songs, from easy to more challenging, from a variety of musical traditions. Expect some beautiful Celtic songs. Singers of all ages and levels of experience welcome. $50 waged; $40 unwaged/low income. Includes lunch and other refreshments. Registration essential. Please email diamondharboursingers@gmail.com or phone 03 329 4588.

More information at http://diamondharboursingers.blogspot.co.nz/

Meditation and Buddhism New Classes in Lyttelton

Weekly classes on Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.00 pm, starting Wednesday 17 April. Relax with a simple breathing meditation followed by a talk on Buddhist wisdom and a guided meditation based on the teaching. Classes are suitable for everyone. Join in any week, booking is not required. $10 per class held at Project Lyttelton, 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton with Buddhist nun Kelsang Luma.

Bergil Wool Fun Day Kia Ora, usually Woolfun is on the second Saturday of every month, but the next few times will be different. In April, see the information below about felting at Prebbleton—too good to miss. May and June change because of Mary and I going for a walking tour of Japan and the cherry blossoms.

20th April Saturday Anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm—Prebbleton Upcoming Wool Fun Days: May 4th : June 15th Enjoy a relaxed day working with wool, with like-minded people in a small group, in a beautiful log house with wonderful views.

Koha appreciated for the morning and afternoon tea provided. Bring your lunch, your wool craft gear, and if felting, a table if possible.

dare to care Dare to Care, enables all New Zealanders to easily identify and buy Christchurch made products and services. By buying these branded items you can help businesses, families, communities and the city rebuild. Campaign creator, Declan Scott of She Chocolat says “seismic events in Christchurch have given local businesses a renewed sense of purpose and have seen the need to take a more active and involved part in supporting the community.” To learn more visit: www.daretocare.co.nz

Kath Bee and Bands 2013 Grandparents Rock SI Tour Lyttelton Main School Hall | 24 April, 10.30am

Kath Bee is a well-known composer on The Learning Media Ltd's Kiwi Kidsongs CDs. Her songs 'Individuality', 'Dad I wanna be a Camel', 'Seasons' and ‘Save the Planet’ are some of the most popular songs, sung regularly in schools around the country. With her clear Kiwi voice and down-to-earth manner, she effortlessly gets the message across. Described as 'a refreshing change', Kath's songs have catchy lyrics and melodies that will have you singing along in no time. Good kids' music is hard to find, but Kath has nailed it! More details visit www.songs4kids.co.nz

Lost A Car Key A local resident has found a car key in the road on the corner of Ross Terrace and Selwyn Parade on Tuesday after the Easter weekend. The key has since been handed it in to the Police Station.

Urban Downhill A $3000 easy up [portable gazebo] was stolen from the back car park over the night on Saturday. It is fully branded with Skull Candy and will be most noticeable if it ever gets put up. Organisers are offering a $100 reward for the return and no questions asked, return to the back car park please. Once it is returned those who have returned it, can text Andrea Murray [021 074 1752] together with a bank account number with the message "returned easy up" and she will deposit $100 into your account.

Available For Rent Available for rent from May 4 until July 26, three bedroom house, fully furnished. Warm and sunny, situated on the east side of Lyttelton. The house is well insulated with a heat pump and wood burner. Would suit couple or family with up to two children wanting accommodation while their house is being repaired. Non smokers and no pets. Rent negotiable. Phone Shona 328 8633 or text 027 338 5560.

Host Families Wanted The New Zealand Institute of International Understanding [NZIIU] are am looking for kind and caring families to host students from Thailand for a three week period in April. These students will be attending Shirley Intermediate and require transport to and from their school each week day.

When:

Sunday 7 April to Saturday 27 April

Conditions: Two students per home is preferred. There is a single placement for a Thai teacher. $440 is paid per week for two students or $220 for a single placement If this sounds like an experience you would enjoy or know of someone else that would be willing to provide a home for these students during this time please contact me as soon as possible. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

For further information contact: Joselyn, Tutor Coordinator, NZIIU Email: Phone:

jos.dkj@gmail.com 03 384 2625

port view restaurant Open Wednesday to Sunday 5.00pm until late.

All day breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am.

everyone welcome

Environment Canterbury Less Than 3% Rates Rise Overall Rates Rise Less Than 3% for 2013|2014

Environment Canterbury’s Commissioners have approved for consultation a draft Annual Plan which proposes a total rates increase across Canterbury for 2013|14 of 2.8%, following no increase in overall rates in 2011|12 and no increase in general rates in 2012|13.“Keeping the total proposed rates increase low has been achieved through a focus on efficient, cost-effective and appropriate service provision for the region,” says Dame Margaret Bazley, Chair of Environment Canterbury’s Commissioners. “This is a lower rates increase than was proposed in the council’s ten-year Long-Term Plan released in June 2012.”

The proposed 2013|14 total rates take for the region is $81.0m, made up from targeted rates for specific purposes, and general rates. Actual rates will vary across the region depending on particular work programmes underway in particular areas, and the effect of recent property revaluations. Thus, the overall rates increase of 2.8% is made up of an average targeted rates increase of 1.7% (from $37.6m in 2012|13 to $38.2m in 2013|14) and a general rates increase of 3.7% (from $41.3m in 2012|13 to $42.8m in 2013|14).

Public consultation on the draft Annual Plan starts on March 25 and closes on April 23, 2013. Public hearings are scheduled for May in Christchurch and Timaru. The draft Annual Plan will be available from March 25 on Environment Canterbury’s website www.ecan.govt.nz, with hard copies available from district council offices throughout the region, or on request from Environment Canterbury’s customer services team. The final plan will be adopted, and rates struck, in June 2013.

Article: Environment Canterbury Media Release | 25 March 2013

Network Waitangi Otautahi Events The history of the Tiriti here in Christchurch and rights (democratic etc) around the rebuild of the city. Hui Whakamana Tiriti (HWT) is gathering on Saturday 13 April from 10am till lunchtime to hear from Maurice Manawaroa Gray in a Wanaka Tiriti to discuss the history of the Tiriti here in Christchurch and rights around the rebuild of the city at the Oxford Tce Baptist Church Lounge cnr Madras and Oxford Tce. HWT is open to those: “Supporting the kaupapa of the restoration and enhancement of Tino Rakatirataka and recognising the need to continue the discussion by working through the Treaty to achieve this collective vision and to lay the foundation for the future.” - Maurice Manawaroa Gray – Upoko Te Runaka Ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu, 1989.

The Treaty of Waitangi and NZ's Constitutional Arrangements. The CoChair of the Constitutional Advisory Panel Professor John Burrows has been invited to speak following the Network Waitangi Otautahi AGM which will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 29 April at the Oxford Tce Baptist Church Lounge. The focus will be on the Treaty and NZ's constitutional arrangements for this evening. For your information, the Constitutional Advisory Panel www.cap.govt.nz is wanting to hear your views on: The pros and cons of having our constitution written down in a single document; The role of Bill of Rights Act 1990 in our constitution; The role of Treaty of Waitangi in our constitution; Maori representation in local and national government; Electoral issues such as size of Parliament and the length of its term. The Panel is also pleased to hear responses to: What are your aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand? How do you want our country to be run in the future?

For your discussions on the above: NWO encourages the use of Time For Change - A framework for community discussion on values-based and Treaty-based constitutional arrangements - see our website www.nwo.org.nz. Some hard copies are here in Christchurch, available to NWO members and friends at $10. Just let us know if you want a hard copy.

For more information contact NWO Organising Group www.nwo.org.nz Phone 365 5266 Email organisers@nwo.org.nz

Suburban Centres Programme

Lyttelton’s Civic Square

Creating a civic square for Lyttelton together What:

Community meeting

When:

Wednesday 17 April 2013 from 7pm–9pm

Where:

Former supermarket site, 17 London Street For further information: • email LytteltonCivicSquare@ccc.govt.nz • phone Jennie Hamilton on 941 5207 or Philippa Upton on 941 8808.

During development of the Lyttelton Master Plan, the Lyttelton community asked for a new civic square.* Many of you attended the drop-in sessions in March 2013 to confirm what the community wants to see and do in the square.

Now we need your help again Together we need to start developing options at a meeting hosted by the Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board.

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Hear what the community told us in March Talk about the look and feel of the square Discuss the kinds of materials that could be used Consider the location of the various elements

* The site, formerly occupied by Ground Café, the Albion Hotel and the Borough Council Offices, has been purchased by the Christchurch City Council for this purpose.

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04/02/2013

Works Notice: Norwich Quay and Gladstone Quay, Lyttelton, wastewater, stormwater and road repairs We will be carrying out repairs to earthquake damaged sections of the wastewater and stormwater pipes along Norwich Quay and Gladstone Quay. From the week of Monday 11 February 2013 work will begin to replace the damaged sections of pipe as well as some minor footpath and kerb and channel work. Road resurfacing along Norwich Quay and Gladstone Quay will begin approximately three weeks after the completion of the pipe work.

This project is expected to be completed in May 2013. Two-way traffic will be maintained along Norwich Quay and Gladstone Quay via lane shifts. Parking will be reduced and access to side streets may be restricted at times.

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From 11 February 2013: Work will begin to replace earthquake damaged sections of wastewater and stormwater pipes.

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There will be increased noise, dust and vibration levels associated with this work, and the use of trucks, diggers, pumps and compactors will be necessary.

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To repair the wastewater and stormwater pipes in some cases open trenching will be necessary. Please observe the special cordons and fences around the construction area.

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To repair the wastewater and stormwater pipes we may need to lower the ground water level. If needed a dewatering pump will be running 24 hours a day.

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Works will have no planned impact on current power, telecommunication, wastewater or gas services. However, the network is still fragile so please be prepared in case there is an unexpected service cut off.

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Works will take place between 7.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday work if required.

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All works are subject to favourable weather and on-site construction conditions.

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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. Keep your vehicle safe by locking it and removing any valuable items.

Traffic impact : Norwich Quay will be open to two-way traffic at all stages of this work. This will be done by shifting traffic lanes around the work sites.

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During the road resurfacing, work will begin near the tunnel on Norwich Quay and will progress east.

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There will be less parking available along Norwich Quay, as parking directly opposite the work sites will be unavailable.

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The traffic lanes will be shifted during different stages of the work, please be alert as the traffic management will change often.

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When work is taking place near the Dublin Street intersection, and the Canterbury Street intersection, traffic will not be able to turn into these streets from Norwich Quay, please use Oxford Street.

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There will be a temporary 30km/h speed limit in place through the worksite.

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When work is taking place near the existing tunnel control escort bay a temporary bay will be set up east of the work.

Example of the traffic management:

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Temporary bus stop impacts: The two bus stops along Norwich Quay will be impacted at different stages during the work.

When work is taking place in front of the bus stop opposite Dublin Street this bus stop will be closed. Travellers will be directed to the bus stop opposite 20 Norwich Quay.

When work is taking place in front of the bus stop opposite 20 Norwich Quay this bus stop will be closed. Travellers will be directed to the bus stop opposite Dublin Street.

For more information on the bus service please contact Metro Info on 366 88 55 or visit www.metroinfo.co.nz SCIRT is replacing earthquake damaged infrastructure to a similar level of service that existed pre-quake. Norwich Quay improvements as set out in the Lyttelton Master Plan June 2012 are not included in our scope of works.

Need more information?

Phone: 0800 277 34 34 (8.30am- 5.00pm Monday - Friday) Email: rebuildinfo@fultonhogan.com Postal Address: Fulton Hogan Rebuild Team, PO Box 18754, Christchurch, 8641 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 notice onto your landlord or property manager.

Sourced from LINZ data, Crown copyright reserved

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28 March 2013

ADVISORY NOTICE Following the past two years seismic activity, LPC continues to operate with constraints that have impacted on berth availability.

As a consequence of these berthing restrictions some trades are being worked in the inner harbour.

The Nord Taipai scrap vessel is expected into Port on Tuesday 02 April evening, with expected visit duration of 2 - 4 days. LPC, the exporter and the stevedore are taking all practical steps to minimise the effects on the community however, advise it is a very difficult cargo to handle from a noise perspective. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while we operate with these restrictions.

These shipments occur infrequently, approximately four times per year. Shipping schedules can be checked on our website www.lpc.co.nz. If anyone requires more information on the procedures in place, there are a number of ways to get in touch via our website on the Contacts page, email us at enquiries@lpc.co.nz or call us on 03 328 8198.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Kind regards

SIMON MUNT Marketing Manager

22 March 2013

Dear Port Hills Property Owner Following on from the Rockfall Protection Structures forum in January, and our other updates, we wish to remind anyone considering applying for a Rockfall Protection Structure (RPS) to refer to our website at: http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/civildefence/chchearthquake/hillsidecrackrepairs.aspx for updates.

The website is updated as new information, or information we feel may be helpful to you, comes to hand.

The list of geotechnical engineers is regularly updated as more providers are added.

The final version of the Technical Guidelines for rockfall protection structures is now on the website. You may recall at the forum the Technical Guidelines were marked as draft. These Guidelines have subsequently been finalised without any material changes.

We do encourage anyone considering applying for a RPS to arrange a pre-application meeting. This process can speed up your application by ensuring you have the correct information, as well as clarity of the information Council will require. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of you engaging with your insurer and legal advisor as part of this process.

Kind regards

Port Hills Geotech Team

c’mon get involved “

April 2013

Lyttelton Harbour Community Garage Sale All donations of good used, or new, household items greatly accepted at Project Lyttelton 54a Oxford Street. Please do not donate items that cannot be sold, as this increases our costs trying to take unwanted items to the charity barn, or worse still the rubbish depot.

Governors Bay Pre-School Music Preschool music classes run on Thursday mornings during school term, 9:15 - 10am in the Governors Bay School library. Come and join us for singing, dancing and musical games. Cost $3.50. All under 5s welcome, please bring a grown-up with you. Contact Mel Dixon 3299 908 Lyttelton Community Association New members welcome. As an issues based organisation, we do not hold regular meetings. If you would like to be advised of when the next meeting will be held, or have an issue to discuss, please email us at LCAssn@vodafone.co.nz or phone Ken Maynard 03 328 9553.

Lyttelton Community House Meals for the elderly continue to be prepared and delivered daily. If you know of any elderly residents who need this service, or would like to volunteer to assist, please contact Christine or Courtenay 03 741 1427.

Lyttelton Harbour Basin COMMUNITY Civil Defence New members welcome. Meets every third Wednesday of the month 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Lyttelton Main School. To become involved contact the Area Co-ordinator Julie Lee on 03 328 7779 or 027 739 1832.

Lyttelton Harbour Business Association For more details visit: www.lytteltonharbour.co.nz Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm; Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm.

Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupo Issues Group Focus is to improve the natural environment and habitat of the harbour and harbour basin. Meetings are every second month. All welcome. Contact Claire Findlay (Chair) 03 328 8930, Melanie Dixon (Support) 03 329 9908 or visit www.ecan.govt.nz/lhwig Lyttelton Lions Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Community House at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in becoming involved, or anyone who would like to learn more about this organisation, is most welcome. Contact Mary Jamieson 03 328 8523 or Dave Evans 03 379 6675.

Lyttelton Historical Museum Society Lyttelton Museum committee is developing a concept plan for the re-building of Lyttelton Museum . Meetings held once a month. New members, donations or any other support is welcomed. Lyttelton Museum, PO Box 95, Lyttelton. 328 8972 lytteltonmuseum@xtra.co.nz Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee Reserves Committee meets on a regular basis to make decisions about the management of the reserves. It organises weed control and planting programmes that include public and schools planting days. To be involved email the group at reserves@lyttelton.net.nz.

Lyttelton Time Bank Jen will be at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre every Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am to 11.00am. Phone: 021 806 406 or email the team at timebank@lyttelton.net.nz Lyttelton Toy Library Now at 25 Canterbury Street. Sessions every second Saturday 10.00am to 12noon. Range of 500+ toys for children aged 0-5 years. Toys large and small, ride-ons, puzzles, games and dress-ups to borrow. Join anytime $42.00 per year. Toy Librarian: Kimberly 03 384 8400 .

Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Meets for training and maintenance every Thursday night from 7.00pm at the temporary station in the Lyttelton Port Company admin building car park, 56 Norwich Quay. If you are interested in joining, then pop on in. Russ Barron, Brigade Secretary.

Lyttelton Youth Centre Youth Centre/Community House, 7 Dublin Street, Lyttelton. Contact Christine 03 741 1427 for further details.

Plunket Playgroup The Plunket Playgroup can be found at Lyttelton Main School, every Monday and Wednesday, 10.00am to 12noon. 50 cents donation and everyone is welcome. Contact Jodi Rees 328 9246 and Andrea Solzer 328 9346 [note the phone numbers are very similar].

Project Lyttelton The Portal, 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton [located behind the Swimming Pool]. Office 03 328 9243.

Volcano Radio Currently - Off Air. Fundraising t-shirts available from Portico, 48 London Street.

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“ business directory support our local businesses

April 2013

Lyttelton Abbraccia Bellydance Acupuncture Therapy Alexander Technique Alterations and Ironing Service Bank of New Zealand Banks Peninsula Accounting Beauty by Carly Bells Pharmacy Body Kinetics - Gym | Fitness Christchurch Council Service Centre Christchurch Yoga Coastal Living / Picture Framers Coffee Culture Dandy Designs - Web|Business Develop Diamond Harbour Ferry Dockside Apartments Everest Indian Restaurant Fishermans Wharf Freemans Restaurant Frog Web Works Four Seas Restaurant Ground | Gourmet Foods, Catering Harbour Co-Op Hands on Health | Nutrition Massage Himalaya Design Home Based Child Care Home Based Education Irish Pub Jack Tar Sailing Land Arch Landscape Architects London Fish and Chips London Street Books London Street Dairy Leslies Bookshop Lyttel Beauty Lyttelton Bakery Lyttelton Builders Limited - Office and Yard Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Lyttelton Library Lyttelton Health Centre Lyttelton Physiotherapy Lyttelton Recreation Centre Lyttelton Sea Foods Lyttelton Service Station Lyttelton Shuttle

41 Voelas Road [West School] 18 Oxford Street Private Address Oxford Street 56 London Street PO Box 83, Lyttelton Private Address 50 London Street Oxford Street 15 London Street Private Address 34 London Street 18 London Street Private Address B Jetty, Lyttelton Wharf 22 Sumner Road 2 London Street 39 Norwich Quay 47 London Street 14 Winchester Street 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton Farmers Market 12 London Street Private Address 20 London Street Private Address Private Address 17a London Street West Side, No.7 Wharf 13 Exeter Street 34 London Street 48 London Street 34 London Street 18 Oxford Street 32 Voelas Road 6 Norwich Quay 16 Canterbury Street 65 London Street 35 London Street 18 Oxford Street 18 Oxford Street 25 Winchester Street 6 Norwich Quay 1 Canterbury Street Airport, Tours, Anywhere

03 328 8883 03 328 9053 03 328 8968 Private No. 0800 80 04 68 03 328 7231 Private No. 03 328 8314 03 328 7002 03 941 8999 03 328 8889 03 328 7350 03 328 7080 03 328 8646 03 328 9078 03 325 5707 03 328 8185 03 328 7530 03 328 7517 Private No. 03 328 8740 022 476 8633 03 328 8544 Private No. 03 328 7600 03 328 7217 03 328 9229 03 328 8085 03 389 9259 03 328 8882 03 328 8819 03 328 8088 03 328 7358 03 328 8292 03 328 7093 03 328 9004 03 328 9305 03 328 9093 03 941 7923 03 328 7309 03 328 8111 03 941 5656 03 328 7628 03 328 8749 Private No.

Paige 021 999 848 Robin Kerr Belinda Walker Wendy De Backer 021 0288 1466 Trish, Kelly, Donna Chris 021 280 0086 Carly 021 294 5676 Jen 027 204 1224 Debbie/Patricia Rebecca 021 071 0336

dana@dandydesigns.co.nz Grant / Kathy Parminder Singh

Graeme 027 473 5018 info@ground.co.nz Rebecca 027 494 6349 Open 7 Days 10am - 4pm Marcia 021 236 1682 Jen Skjellerup Ross, Janet, Roger and Sandy Mike Rossouw dan@landarch.co.nz Thurs-Sun Open 7 Days www.lyttelbeauty.co.nz Peter Tocker 021 862 537

Linda 021 254 4986

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Lyttelton [continued] Lyttelton ‘Top’ Club Mac Todd Solicitors Maids of Ink Min Sarginson Real Estate Mondo Vino Orbit Architecture PedalOn Bicycle Service Port Electric Port Hills Auto Centre Porthole Bar Portico Professionals Real Estate Project Lyttelton Office Pynenburg and Collins | Architects Ray White Real Estate Roots Rossouw Window Cleaning SAMO Coffee Sno Clothes and Milly May Special Branch NZ | Arborist Storm Hairdressing Tailored Portraits | Photography Thea Mickell Services Ltd | Fundraising The Mindful Body The Rookery Time to Resolve | Mediation Service View Hairdressing Volcano Radio World Organics Skincare

23 Dublin Street 50 London Street 31 London Street 53 London Street 42 Norwich Quay 5 Norwich Quay 2 Exeter Street Private Address 42a Norwich Quay 40 London Street 48 London Street 36 London Street 54a Oxford Street PO Box 80, Lyttelton 47 London Street 8 London Street Private Address 3 Canterbury Street 8a London Street Private Address 34 London Street Cressy Terrace Private Address Private Address Ross Terrace Private Address Private Address Private Address Private Address

03 328 8740 03 328 9992 03 328 9263 03 328 7273 03 328 7744 03 328 9294 03 328 9246 03 328 8099 03 328 9980 Private No. 03 328 8088 03 328 7707 03 328 9243 Private No. 03 331 6757 03 328 7658 03 389 9259 Private No. 03 328 8584 Private No. 03 328 8859 03 328 7122 03 384 7547 03 328 9923 03 328 8038 03 328 8219 Private No. 03 328 8566 03 328 7446

Bronwen Jones– Writing and PR Services Rawhiti Street Chalfont Cafe | D.Harbour Country Store 2 Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour Ferry Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour Medical Centre 2a Waipapa Avenue Godley House Cafe 2e Waipapa Avenue Orton Bradley Park Marine Drive Snowdrop Cottage Children’s Store Waipapa Avenue Shunyata Retreat | Day Spa 10 Rawhiti Street Thrive: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Nutrition Private Address

03 329 4303 03 329 4854 03 328 9078 03 329 4402 03 329 4880 03 329 4730 03 329 4464 03 329 4773 03 329 3254

www.bronwen-jones.com Open 7 Days till 5.30pm

03 329 9970 03 329 9433 03 329 9825 03 329 9788

Neave Ross-Wallace

Ray Blake 021 43 66 50 Basement Level Min Sarginson 027 432 0327 Neil Aitken 021 155 5601 021 055 6865 Ken 021 117 6848 Mike 021 328 977 [Tue-Sun] Tue-Sun 10am - 4pm Lynnette 021 224 6637 Sue-Ellen Simon 021 163 7193 Marie | Daisy Christy | Guilio 021 120 8083 Mike 0274 355 239 Open 7 Days Heather Tim 022 091 9202 Sally | Kat Gillian Taylor 021 047 4415 Thea 027 607 7282 Janet 027 368 6515 Angus | Rene Chantal 022 618 8532 Megan 027 488 5173 Nicki 027 423 9455

Diamond Harbour

www.godleyhouse.co.nz Open 7 Days 9.00am - 5.00pm Contact Paru Mark and Lou Warren

Governors Bay At Home Childcare Limited Governors Bay Hotel She Chocolat Living Springs

18 Bay Heights 52 Main Road 79 Main Road Bamfords Road

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“ accommodation places to stay around the harbour

April 2013

Lyttelton

Canterbury Street Apartment. Fully renovated one bedroom apartment ideal for short term or holiday stay accommodation.

Completely self contained with separate living space, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. Spread over two floors this furnished apartment will feel like a home away from home. Tariff from $120 per night. Phone Gloria 03 328 7065 or mobile 022 073 0014.

Dockside Apartments. Three private apartments enjoying harbour views and available for casual holiday or short term occupancy.

Scenic and close to London Street, an ideal option for friends or family. Options range from studio; one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. Tariff from $90 - $120 per night. Phone Grant or Kathy 03 325 5707 or view more details online www.dockside.co.nz.

No.1 Apartment. Warm two bedroom apartment with magnificent harbour views available for holiday or short term accommodation. Undercover parking. Tariff $120 per night with minimum three night stay. Longer rates available on enquiry.

Phone Linda 03 328 9128 or 021 254 4986.

Randolph Apartment. Private two bedroom modern apartment with superb views across Lyttelton available for holiday or short term accommodation. Apartment features private spa, off street parking and all the mod-cons including WIFI. Tariff from $120.00 per day, with minimum three night stay. Longer term rates available. Phone Heather 03 328 8585 or 03 328 8584.

The Rookery. Built in 1866 The Rookery Bed and Breakfast is one of the oldest surviving local cottages, with wonderful panoramic views of the historic port town of Lyttelton. Three renovated rooms are available; one with ensuite facilities. Tariff from $115 to $160 per night. Phone Angus or Rene Macpherson on 03 328 8038 or view more details on line www.therookery.co.nz.

Diamond Harbour

Bryneth's Cottage located on Purau Avenue. Luxury room, queen bed and spa bath. cooked breakfast or brunch. Only available Friday to Monday $200 per night. Phone 03 329 4728 or 021 315 609 Diamond Harbour Lodge is the place to relax, enjoy and unwind. Harbour sea views, spacious rooms, TV/DVD, CD player, large selection of books, games, free wireless internet, fridge, microwave, under floor heating in bathroom, heated towel rail, linden leaves toiletries, towelling bath robes. Robyn and Pete Hedges 3 329 4005 or visit www.diamondharbour lodge.co.nz Manaaki Eco Farmstay Purau offers self contained ensuite accommodation. One or two bedrooms with spacious fully equipped kitchen/living in a beautiful rural setting overlooking Purau Bay. Holiday (min 2 nights) or longer term rates available. Contact Wendy ph 329 3202 or view us online www.ecofarmstaypurau.co.nz The Old Exchange Bed and Breakfast right in the heart of the Village at 2 Waipapa Avenue. Two queen sized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, own private entrance, sea views and within walking distance of the Ferry. Contact Jill 03 329 4275 or mobile 027 482 6014.

Orton Bradley Park offer self contained camper van sites for overnight stays. Services include 15 powered sites; treated drinking water; toilet blocks and dump site, with the golf club and tennis court next door. Fees start from $15.00 per night for two persons, with additional adults at $6.00 per night. Contact 03 329 4730.

Governors Bay

Governors Bay Bed and Breakfast offers a place to relax and rejuvenate on nine acres to bush side paradise beside the harbour.

Furnished room with ensuite bathroom and separate sitting area also available for short term rent for those seeking emergency accommodation. For more details contact Eva on 03 329 9727, or view on line www.gbbedandbreakfast.co.nz.

Governors Bay Hotel restored to it’s former glory and offers six guest rooms located on the first floor level. All rooms renovated with 32 inch flat screen televisions, queen size beds, free wifi, heaters and vanities. Four rooms with direct verandah access with views over the Lyttelton harbour. Contact 03 329 9433 or view more details on line: www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz.

Governors Bay Studio is an upmarket studio with ensuite, wifi, sky television, kitchenette. Located by the water and beach. Lovely garden setting. Bed and breakfast $180 - $200 per night. Preferable short stays 2-3 nights. Contact Rosie Belton 027 228 7019.

Living Springs offer an array of accommodation options from fully service private rooms, studios, twin rooms, shared bunkrooms to outdoor camping. Also available are some powered caravan sites. All rooms are clean, comfortable and well maintained for your relaxation. Contact Living Springs on 03 329 9788 or view more details on line: www.livingsprings.co.nz.

Waitahuna an 1850's Colonial Cottage fully restored and set in 4 1/2 acres of garden with waterfront access. Self catering accommodation in a lovely romantic setting. Breakfast supplies included in the tariff, fully equipped kitchen, double bedroom plus a modern sofa bed in the sitting room. Contact Gavin or Annabelle 03 329 9712 or 027 222 4604.

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“ harbour vibe what’s on around the harbour this week

April 2013 10 Wednesday Plunket Play Group Community Garden Harbour Harvest Festival Water Melon Slim USA - Live Event

10.00am 10.00am All Day 7.30pm

Lyttelton Main School The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Orton Bradley Park Wunderbar, London Street

All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346 Shared lunch from 12.00pm Workshops, Music and Discussion Tickets Eventfinda $25

9.15am 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm

Governors Bay School Library Lyttelton Fire Station Governors Bay Fire Station Private Address, Cass Bay Porthole Bar, London Street

All Under 5s Welcome with Adult | $3.50 Weekly Training | New Members Welcome Weekly Training | New Members Welcome Contact Bill 03 328 8985 | $5 Live Music Thursday | Free

12 Friday Baby Time 10.30am The Bads, Lindon Puffin, John Alexander 8.30pm

Lyttelton Library, London Street Wunderbar, London Street

Stories, Rhymes, Activities | Under 2yrs old Tickets Eventfinda $15

13 Saturday Peninsula Art Auction Lyttelton Art Market Lyttelton Farmers Market Lyttelton Garage Sale Plenty to Share Incinerate Burlesque Show

10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 8.30pm

Supermarket Building London St Cnr London and Oxford Street London Street, Lyttelton The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Cnr London and Canterbury Wunderbar, London Street

Open ‘til 4pm; Silent Auction Bid; Gold Coin Photography, Painting, Sketches and More Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and More Second Hand Bargains and More Bring, Exchange and Share Food Tickets Eventfinda $25

14 Sunday Peninsula Art Auction Combined Church Service Lyttel Soccer Sunday School, A Vinyl Appreciation Live Jazz Sundays St Josephs Worker Catholic Church Peninsula Art Auction Night Boarderline Ballroom: Zac Keiller

10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 3.00pm 3.00pm 5.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm

Supermarket Building London St Union Church, Winchester Street Rugby Soccer Grounds Tommy Chang’s, Lyttelton Freemans, London Street 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton Supermarket Building London St Wunderbar, London Street

Open ‘til 4pm; Silent Auction Bid; Gold Coin All welcome End of Godley Quay; Ages 3-9 Welcome Every Sunday | Free Carmel Courtney Live | Free Discussion on the Holy Week liturgies Tickets visit www.peninsula-art.co.nz Experimental Guitarist

15 Monday Plunket Play Group Lyttelton Garden Club LIFT Library - Film Evening

10.00am 1.30pm 7.15pm

Lyttelton Main School Union Parish, Winchester Street The Portal, 54a Oxford Street

All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346 Contact Dot 332 3283 or Ann 328 8917 Weekly Film Evening

16 Tuesday Story Time Community House Shared Lunch Lyttelton St John Youth Division Artists Showcase Open Mic Night

10.00am 12.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm

Lyttelton Library, London Street Comm.House, 7 Dublin Street St John Ambulance Station Wunderbar, London Street

Stories, Rhymes, Activities | 2-4yr olds Make new friends 52 London St, Lyttelton Sing, Play, Quote or Entertain

11 Thursday Governors Bay Pre-School Music Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade Contra Dance Night Al Park Live Music Thursday

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