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Plight to Preserve Historic Features As Council Walks Away from Historic Lane
Since 1850 the streetscape of Lyttelton Township has developed through the creation of narrow streets winding through the steep hillside, together with a maze of interconnecting walkways. To mention but a few, these walkways include Flimwell Lane, Goal Steps, Joyce Street, Kenners Lane, Sea View Terrace, Selwyn Lane, Watsons Lane and Webb Lane. And not to exclude the many unnamed lanes including Canterbury Street to Cornwall Road; Cunningham Terrace to Simeon Quay; Jacksons Road to Somes Road; Oxford Street to Days Road; Reserve Terrace to Foster Terrace; Selwyn Road to Hawkhurst Road and Saint Davids Street to Reserve Terrace. These walkways are not only identified as key historic characteristics of Lyttelton by the Historic Places Trust, but also provide essential and well used links throughout the Township. Most of the towns walkways were originally created by agreement between adjoining land owners, but by 1900 these were gifted, sold or taken over by the Lyttelton Borough Council. One such lane taken over by the Lyttelton Borough Council is located along Saint Davids Street, established in 1864, to connect with Reserve Terrace and originally developed to give access to a forestry development on the eastern slopes. For more than 100 years the local Council authority has demonstrated ownership of this lane undertaking signage, path lighting, maintenance and redevelopment as required. That was until the February 2011 earthquake when the Council closed the lane due to earthquake damage. Faced with escalating costs of repair, the Council is now looking to wash its hands of this lane citing ‘not our land, not our responsibility’. Concerned that this lane might be permanently closed, and that more of Lyttelton’s history could be lost forever, neighbouring residents have written to the Christchurch City Council in the hope that more clarity can be given to the future of this walkway: “We write in response to the letter received 18 May 2011 regarding the walkway between Reserve Terrace and St David’s Street. The letter states that, ‘tracing the owner’s legal representative would be problematic due to the period of time since the land was last dealt with under the Deeds Registration Act of 1908’. It appears that we are now in limbo, as no party seems to claim ownership. Continued Over .../2
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Plight to Preserve Historic Features Continued from Front Page
We ask you to reassess your assertion that this is privately-owned deeds land for a number of legal, social and historical reasons, as listed below:
None of our titles include this land as part of our property and, in fact, any council and EQC documentation has it separate from the adjoining properties. 26A St David’s Street and 63 Reserve Terrace have been purchased in the last five years and no mention of this piece of land coming under private ownership or Deeds ownership appeared in any documentation. In addition, The Christchurch City Council were maintaining the track up until its closure early in 2011. This included: spraying for weeds, the repair of a broken step, a sign-post that pointed public to this walkway, and the installation of a streetlight, which is still in operation. Our questions are, if the Christchurch City Council does not own this, why were they maintaining the track and under whose authority did they close the track? There is evidence that Council-owned services that connect to the main junction on Reserve Terrace run down this track. Up until the Christchurch City Council closed this walkway, there was a social precedent for it not being private land. It was well used by members of the public, not only the occupants of the adjacent houses. In fact, Project Lyttelton used this walkway as part of their Festival of Walking and guided walks around Lyttelton. These walkways make up part of the fabric of Lyttelton and many people have expressed an interest in ensuring it re-opens. Lyttelton has a number of similar tracks that may also fall into the category of Privately-Owned Deeds land, yet these remain open to the public. We question why this particular track is the subject of closure, when others are still open and used by the public. Given that there is a need to repair this track, it is disappointing for the council to divest itself of any responsibly for it.
Under the precedents above, we urge the Council to reconsider the ownership of this track and look forward to your response. Yours sincerely Residents Adjoining the Saint Davids Street Walkway The Christchurch City Council has been aware of this problem for almost two years now. And since February 2011 this treasured walkway has been closed to the public. Let your thoughts be known on this matter by sending your views through to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board, or directly to the Christchurch City Council. If you know more about the history of this lane, please contact the Lyttelton Harbour Review, as we would love to learn more about the maze of walking lanes around the township. Article, with thanks to: Helaina Coote, Matthew Roland, Helen Greenfield, Barry Bowater and Robin Royds, Images, with thanks to: Phillip Baird
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Foraging Around the Harbour Project Lyttelton Foraging Food Trip
On Sunday May 5th a large group of local residents met at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre for the second foraging food trip organised by the Project Lyttelton Harbour Resilience team. Darren Tatom kindly shared his foraging knowledge with the group. Starting at the Lyttelton Community Garden on Oxford Street the group was encouraged to search for edible plants that had grown amongst the pathways and edges of the garden. It was amazing how much food was found. Rocket, mizuna, dandelion, calendula flowers, parsley, nasturtium leaves to name but a few. Finds in the garden prompted all sorts of discussion from medical uses of plants, to oils and things to eat. Examples included how to make Calendula oil plus dandelion leaves flavoured with pumpkin oil. There were also all sorts of mushrooms. Some edible others not. One member of the group stumbled on a really large mushroom that turned out to be one of the most poisonous you can find! It was good to have this deadly night cap identified. The mushroom discussions were very interesting. "Small and brown" discard said guide Darren. "Naturally anything red, yellow or bright coloured is also a good sign not to eat them" he said. The stalk of the mushroom is a good indicator of whether it is safe to eat. The group were advised that anything growing out of a sack like structure at the base of the mushroom meant it was poisonous. As the group roamed around Lyttelton Streets Darren pointed out a good few places where edible mushrooms could be found. Spots that usually yield good mushrooms are at the base of tree plantations. Pine and beech trees offer good growing spaces for mushrooms. The trip didn't find too many because the dry weather this year has not been conducive to mushroom growth. However recent rain and change in the weather may change all that he said. The foraging group wandered up the hill to the site of Darren's home on the east side of Lyttelton. Newly cleared blocks harbour lots of new food. There were carpets of edible greens growing on the site of his former home. As the group walked about his garden he also pointed out globe artichokes and other edible bits and pieces in the garden. Whilst the group picked things on Darren's section with permission we were reminded that an empty section is not license to take what you want when you want. Leaving Lyttelton the group explored Magazine Bay were they found heaps of onion grass. The taste was great and a really good addition to any salad. Further on in Governors Bay the discovery included many walnut trees but unfortunately it was the end of the season for them so there were very few to be found. Banana passion fruit were around and the group were shown locations of many apple and pear trees on public land that were really good sources of fruit. The highlight of the trip was Orton Bradley Park, where there was an abundance of natural food to be found. Multiple fruit trees, many mushrooms, small streams that had an abundance of water cress and then the main highlight the special pine trees that produce pine nuts. Seeing the pine cones gives you an appreciation why these little delicacies are so expensive. There is one seed per petal, and you need a very good cracker to extract the seed. It is indeed very time consuming. Further foraging trips are planned for various seasons. Keep an eye out for scheduled trips. If you are interested to read more about foraging, a very interesting book has just been written called "A Foragers Treasury". A copy has been purchased for the LIFT Library. Article and Images: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
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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.
ANZAC Day Commemoration Speech Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board
The following speech was made on behalf of the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board by Deputy Chairperson Jeremy Agar at the ANZAC Day service. Unfortunately it was unheard by many due to technical difficulties with the microphone on the day: Welcome to our Anzac Day commemoration, again at this corner, where thriving businesses once stood. Since the building was munted it’s been an informal village space, testament to Lyttelton’s spirit of initiative. From nature’s devastations we will recover. Overcoming human folly has been harder. 101 years ago the First World War began and New Zealanders went off overseas with no way of knowing the horrors that awaited. At Holy Trinity, on Winchester Street, in the broken church wall, two of my great uncles, lost in France, are commemorated. That memorial is safely stored, awaiting a new place. And at Holy Trinity in Avonside, yet another lost heritage treasure, are the graves of three brothers, also great uncles, two of them slaughtered in the folly that was Gallipolli. That’s five of my forbears, at just two local churches. That dreadful war was at first called the Great War. The generals and the politicians said it was the war to end wars. But just two decades later, the next generation was called on to serve again. From the Second World War my father did not return. Nearly everyone of us here this morning, wherever our ancestors might have been a century ago, has a similar family history. Today is Anzac Day, but in paying our respects to the sacrifice of Australians and New Zealanders at Gallipolli, we remember all the fallen from all the belligerent countries. Once perhaps, in the immediate aftermath of the killing, it was easy to vent anger and frustration at those seen as the enemy, just as in the immediate wake of the earthquakes we might have looked for scapegoats, someone to blame for our grief. But no, we are all in it together. The soldiers of our one-time foes were themselves victims, conscripted by autocratic regimes, taught to hate other people on the basis of nationality, or race, or religion, or gender, or age, or sexuality. Division does not work. Hatred does not work. War does not work. The men and women who fought the Second World War have been called the greatest generation. It was they who built so much of modern New Zealand, and the Christchurch which it is our responsibility to build again. It was they who defeated fascism and Nazism. For all its imperfections the democracy they defended is our best hope, for democracy allows an opportunity to escape the pathologies that fed past conflict, In a democracy the generals can’t treat the privates as mere colonial cannon fodder. Democracy allows us to express common values, values of community and inclusiveness. Some of us here today will have had ancestors who fought against our boys, but now we are all New Zealanders, Cantabrians, Lytteltonians. We accept these labels with pride. Because these labels are our choice. When we meet at this corner next year it will be the one hundredth anniversary of the start of the First World War. I don’t know what will be here, in our town square, or what name we will have given it. What is certain is that this space will reflect the values of a community that rejects violence and hatred. At the community board we have read or heard hundreds of proposals for the square. Not one of them seeks to exclude or divide. Now, as we restore our town from nature’s havoc, it is a priceless opportunity to put behind us a century of war and destruction. In this space, in the heart of our community, we will celebrate democracy and civilization, the shared values that allow us to affirm creativity and life. Article: Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board
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Lyttelton’s Civic Square: Council Update Council Responds to Residents Concerns Over Site Designation
The Lyttelton Mount Herbert Community Board, the local community and Christchurch City Council are working together to develop design options for the civic square. Drop-in sessions were held in early March 2013 to confirm what the community wants to see and use in the square and 173 submissions were received. A community meeting was subsequently held in April to further assist the development of design options. At this meeting people were encouraged to: Talk about the look and feel of the square; Discuss the kinds of materials that could be used; and Consider the location of the various elements. One theme that has clearly emerged is the need for a flexible design approach that would allow the site to be used in a variety of ways. Site Investigations To make sure the site is protected and preserved for the use and enjoyment of the current and future Lyttelton community the Council’s Civic Square project team, as part of their site investigations, have looked at options for how the land is classified. The project team’s aim is to allow flexible use of the site during both the day and night time, in line with the uses the community have indicated they want. These uses may include: Public toilets that can be used 24/7; An amphitheatre for day and night time performances; and Artwork comprising lighting displays, for example, during the Festival of Lights. One option was to vest the land as a reserve under the Reserves Act 1977; however, this was quickly discounted as it poses too many restrictions on its use. The project team have determined that the best way to maximise the square’s use options is to leave the site with its current land classification of a ‘fee simple’ title. This means there are fewer restrictions on the possible uses for the site, and only those that arise from the Banks Peninsula District Plan and Bylaws would apply. Council staff are currently exploring solutions to overcome or reduce the impact of these potential restrictions. Council staff are committed to working with the Community Board and the Lyttelton community to create a community-focused civic square together. The next steps Council staff will develop draft design option/s based on the community’s input from the drop-in sessions, submissions and community meeting. These draft design options will be peer reviewed by a group of local design professionals selected for this project. Council staff will report back to the Community Board on the draft design option/s. 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 follow to determine the community’s preferred option. Council staff will then present a report on the preferred option to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board. Article: Terry Howes, Christchurch City Council Asset and Network Planning Manager
contact the lyttelton harbour review The team at the Lyttelton Harbour Review would love to spread the word about your community group, fundraising efforts, local heroes, business promotions, events and anything else that the local community would like to share. Phone, Email, or Post: Lyttelton Harbour Review, PO Box 94, Lyttelton 8841. Deadline for any content: Thursday before Monday publication date. Lynnette Baird 03 328 7707 021 224 6637 lynnette@realhomes.co.nz Wendy Everingham 03 328 9093 021 047 6144 infocentre@lyttelton.net.nz
Art Exhibition: Contemporary Acrylics Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Fay Goldsmith is the current exhibitor at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre. Her work features free style contemporary acrylic paintings. From a background in 3D objects Fay transitioned to canvass nine years ago when she retired from her job. "I have no formal training but have enjoyed experimenting to come up with my own style", she said. "I seldom plan a painting as I prefer to "dabble" and see what happens".
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04 01: Fault Line, Fay Goldsmith 03: Geometric Red, Fay Goldsmith
02: Geometric Orange, Fay Goldsmith 04: Winter Trees, Fay Goldsmith
Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee The Whakaraupo and Urumau Reserves, located on the east and west side of the Lyttelton township are managed by local volunteer organisation the Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee, in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council. The Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee meets on a regular basis to make decisions concerning the management of these reserves. At a recent meeting of the Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee, members floated an interesting idea to have a demonstration area to show local residents how to control scrub with natives planting. A couple of test locations have been suggested subject to the Reserves opening again. Note that the immediate reserves are still closed. The ranger reported that geotechnical experts have reviewed the Urumau Reserve area and further rock remediation work is being priced and a contractor may be approved shortly. Work in the Bridle Path area is awaiting peer review. The committee are also writing to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board seeking clarification, investigation and remediation regarding several unofficial tracks that they have been made aware of in both the Urumau and Whaka Raupo Reserves. If you are interested in the work of the local Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee their next meeting will be held on Monday June 10, 7.30pm at the Lyttelton Club, 23 Dublin Street. New members always welcome. Article: Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee, with thanks
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.
SCRIT: Delivers Big in Lyttelton Monster Sized Retaining Wall Reaches Completion Have you noticed that the new retaining wall in Sumner Road is getting a taste of history as some of the old red rocks are being reconstructed as a decorative feature. Absolutely brilliant. Keep up the good work SCIRT, this is a real free good bonus.
Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Image: Phillip Baird, with thanks
Lyttel Book Fair: Books Wanted As part of the Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights the Lyttelton TimeBank will be running a fundraising book sale at the Community Garage Sale on Saturday June 22nd. If you have any books that you would like to donate, we would be most appreciative. Donations can be dropped at either the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre or Project Lyttelton. Please mark your book donations with “attention Lyttel Book Fair”. Thank you. Article: Project Lyttelton, Lyttelton Time Bank
She Chocolat Secret Recipe: Hot Chocolate Look what we discovered hanging out on the internet, the recipe for She Chocolat’s divine hot chocolate. For the best results use lots and lots and lots of dark fine chocolate, over 66% would be perfect: Chop 100g's of fine chocolate, put into a one litre capacity bowl and set aside. Then bring 300mls milk and 100mls cream to the boil. Pour boiling milk and cream mixture into the bowl with the chocolate, and blend. Add sugar or honey to taste. Serve with whipped cream and grated chocolate. For more great recipes visit: www.shechocolat.com/Website+Features/Secret+Recipes
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.
Lyttelton TimeBank Trading Skills in the Community
The Lyttelton TimeBank has now relocated and can be found at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre at 20 Oxford Street. This move has enabled the Lyttelton TimeBank to connect with members more easily. Lyttelton TimeBank face to face hours have also increased, and they are open between 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. If you have any queries on the TimeBank please drop in to visit Wendy Everingham or Jen Kenix. Wendy and Jen can also help with membership, general queries, trades or any other burning issues you have with the TimeBank. Wendy Everingham has recently joined the Lyttelton TimeBank as a local co-ordinator, and says there are a few things that keep popping up that could do with further explanation: Trading is the key component of the TimeBank. As the name suggests it is all by time. If you help someone for three hours, then the three hours earned goes into your account. If someone helps you, then you pay someone the number of hours they helped into their account. To clarify further, if you help someone for three hours then your account will be credited three time credits. If someone helps you for two hours, then your account is debited by two leaving you with one time credit. TimeBanking is an alternative currency. When you trade you cannot think of the trades in terms of money. Money is not part of our system. Transactions are based on time, and everyone’s time is equal. Recently Wendy and Jen have been trying to think of ways for more members to spend their credits. And they are now hoping to offer more activities and events where credits can be used. This could include Festival events. For example at the last Festival of Walking TimeBank members were able to register for walks. They paid in TimeBank hours whilst non members paid a small donation. TimeBank hours used and money paid have no correlation. For example a TimeBank member might pay two time credits and a non member will be charged $5, $10 or $20 etc. Hours are not linked to a cash value. TImeBank members will just pay the number of hours for however long the activity runs for. Non members pay an agreed donation. Who can you trade with? Trades can be done at various levels: Members can trade member to member. This is relatively straight forward. You make a request to a current member and they help you out. Members can also trade with organisations. Organisations need to be members of the TimeBank. If you volunteer for any of the organisations listed below, and you are a member of the TimeBank, you can claim your volunteer hours as time credits. Are you doing that? Contact Wendy or Jen if you need help with this. At the very least this is a great way to show how much time the community invests in itself. Organisation to organisation. A good example of this is when organisations share meeting rooms or facilities with each other. Around the harbour the following organisations are registered with the Lyttelton TimeBank: Diamond Harbour Play Centre; Harbour Arts Collective; Harbour Coop; Hibiscus Club; Holy Trinity Lyttelton; Lyttelton Community House; Lyttelton Harbour Civil Defence – teams from Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay and Lyttelton; Lyttelton Gaol; Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre; Lyttelton Harbour Whakaraupo Issues Group; Lyttelton Health Centre; Lyttelton Kindergarten; Lyttelton Main School; Lyttelton Plunket; Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee; Lyttelton Tennis Club; Lyttelton Youth Centre; Lyttelton West School; Project Lyttelton including sub groups Lyttelton Farmers Market, Harbour Resilience Project, Community Garden, LIFT library, Festival of Lights, Festival of Walking, Harvest Festival; Torpedo Boat Museum. Some statistics that may be of interest: there are 488 members in the Lyttelton TImeBank. During the month of April 718 hours of trading were recorded in this community. That’s heaps of time helping to build a stronger community. Some of the trades included volunteering at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, Civil Defence training, attending various Board meetings, help with the transition arts project, and general one to one trades for anything from loaning equipment to sharing surplus fruit. Want to Join? If you would like to sign up as a member and you have a computer the first step can be done on line. Visit www.lyttelton.net.nz/timebank and sign up at “Join the Lyttelton TimeBank”. If you don’t have a computer, please drop in and see Wendy or Jen, or ring 328 9093 to arrange a time to meet. Article: Project Lyttelton, Lyttelton TimeBank - with thanks Coordinators: Wendy Everingham and Jen Kenix
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.
Naval Point Club News Winter Racing Apart from last Monday's southerly winds, the weather has been very settled. Numbers of the cruising fraternity have been seen taking advantage of the pleasant conditions during the week while the racing fleet turned out last Sunday for the second winter series race. Once again we were able to set a larger course than the traditional Wednesday format. Although a little cooler, everyone got at least a couple of rounds in before the final hooter at 3pm. The complimentary "wee dram" was much appreciated by those who were lucky enough to strike one in the draw.
Winning Waka There were trying westerly conditions on the Waitemata Harbour for the Active Post NZ Long Distance Waka Ama Nationals. Barbara Dolamore and David Paterson, who have only been paddling since April 2012 won GOLD in the Master Double 15km race by a considerable margin and Paul Dahl who only started paddling single waka this year, was 3rd in the Golden Master 15km race. The Master women crew battled tough conditions to finish 5th in their first Nationals event.
Barn Dance 22 June 7.30pm (please note date change) Featuring the fabulous Bush Telegraph Band. Dust off your cowboy hat, and get ready for some boot scootin! Please support this fundraising event for our new clubhouse. Tickets $20 for members and $30 for non-members
Little Ships Club/Noggin 'n Natter We're combining the Little Ships meeting with our Noggin 'n Natter 7pm Thursday 16 May. A presentation from Sue Stubenvoll on her recent Pacific Cruise Article: Naval Point Club - with thanks
Bells Pharmacy Digital Print Promotion | Ends Sunday 19 May
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!
LIFT Library Writing this last Monday afternoon, I can’t help thinking what a perfect day this is for reading a good book – wild, wet, windy and cold outside! But instead I’ll tell you about the new ones I bought last week, some on the recommendation of Nina of the Harbour Resilience Project. Here’s the first, which has already been reviewed by a new member, Sarah Pritchett, who organised the Harbour Harvest Festival at Orton Bradley Park. She has two other new ones to review, which you’ll read about later.
A Forager's Treasury
2013 Johanna Knox
This is a well-written reference book for those new to foraging and those who have dabbled in it but want to know a bit more. It includes an excellent short history of foraging traditions in Aotearoa New Zealand and also provides some principles for foraging such as what to do when a plant that you love to forage is on the National Pest Plant Accord. The introduction to taxonomy (plant families) is useful but an index would have helped navigate this system a bit more easily as you need to know which family your plant belongs to, to be able to find it in this book. Both native New Zealand plants and introduced species are covered, but there is no mention of mushrooms or other fungi, probably because these require a specialised book. There are some beautiful black and white illustrations included which are helpful, though photos would also be a welcome addition (though were probably omitted to keep the price of the book down). The book concludes with some delicious sounding recipes and useful remedies.
100% Pallet: From Freight to Furniture
2012 Aurelie Drouet
People have already been re-using pallets in Lyttelton, especially since the quakes. This is a beautiful book! I’ve copied from the blurb, until it gets reviewed by someone who knows more about this than I do. “Here, the humble wooden pallet is recycled and transformed to create chic and original pieces of furniture, devised by some of the world’s most innovative designers – and, thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, now you can build them for yourself: Bed, bookshelf, lamp or coffee table.”
Mastering the Art of Self-Sufficiency in New Zealand
2010 Carolann Murray
Here’s a quote from her Introduction: “The aim of the type of self-sufficiency I am writing about is to replace existing systems with systems that won’t need subsequent replacement or incur running costs. My story is about the route we have taken and I hope this will help you to avoid a lot of the mistakes we made and therefore the whole thing will be a lot easier for you.” Her topics are: Homemade wine and spirits; Cows; Cheese; Alternative energy; Chooks – chickens and hens; Bread-making; The garden; Sheep; Bees; Woofers; Soap-making; Good food and good time; Self-sufficiency: a forward-looking afterword. I’m going to enjoy reading this as the writer has a cheeky sense of humour, on top of her knowledge and experience. For example, the beginning of her first chapter on wine and spirits: “We might as well start with the fun stuff. This is a bit like cheese-making in that you make it all and then have to wait for months for it to be ready, which for an impatient sod like myself is sheer torture. Maybe that is why wine and cheese go so well together as they are both ready at the same time?” I’m looking forward to reading this one, even if several of the topics are outside my range of possible action. And so to today’s quote: What the public wants is called “politically unrealistic”. Translated into English, that means power and privilege are opposed to it. - Noam Chomsky To become a member of the LIFT Library, based right here in Lyttelton, contact Juliet Adams on 03 328 8139 or mobile 021 899 404, for more information. Article: LIFT Library - with thanks
think lyttelton harbour Support the 'buy local' cause and your local community by registering your business with us, or by shopping at the locally owned businesses. Buy their products. Eat their food. Use their services. In turn, these locally owned and operated businesses will continually pump your hard earned dollars back into the local economy by way of employment, purchases and taxes to create a stronger more resilient community. You gotta love that!
Governors Bay Hotel: Jivin Jamboree 4 Saturday May 25 | 9.00pm | Free Jivin' Jamboree 4. If you're looking for slow, boring middle of the road music and over rehearsed dance school type of dancing, you won't find it at Jivin' Jamboree. We don't stop half way for a cup of tea and a raffle either! But if you want a fun night out, dancing to old school Rockabilly and Rock'n'Roll like it used to be, get down to Governors Bay Hotel. The music's high and the lights are low and it's the only place in Christchurch where you can dance how you want, to the best rockin' tracks ever!
Lyttelton Library: NZ Music Month Tuesday May 28 | 11.00am | Free Milli Talking Hands with Milli Hobbs-Graham
Naval Point Club: Live Music Friday May 24 | 8.00pm | Door Sales $25 The Johnnys with Devlish Mary and the Holy Rollers
Orton Bradley Park: Events Sunday June 16 | 10.00am | Tickets $180 Pig In A Day Workshop A full days workshop featuring a interactive demonstration by Anna Mahy taking you through how to home cure salami, chorizo, prosciutto, wet cured bacon and salt cured bacon. Followed by a charcuterie inspired lunch with a glass of New Zealand Wine. After lunch roll up your selves as you create your own signature Susanne from scratch. Bookings phone 021 268 6483.
Porthole Bar: Events Tuesday May 14 | 8.30pm | Free A Night with the Classics: The Russians - MC Stephen Estall Wednesday May 22 | 8.00pm | Tiny Ruins with Marlon Williams
Tommy Chang’s: Events Sunday May 19 | 3.00pm | Free Vinyl Appreciation Society, Records Playing Your Style
Wunderbar: Events Tuesday May 14 | 8.30pm | Free Open Mic Night Thursday May 16 | 8.00pm | Door Sales $10 The Helen Back Experience Friday May 17 | 8.00pm | Door Sales $15 Radius & Yellow Moon
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 Arts 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. Its all here, so where else would you want to be!
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 21 Exeter Street | Sunday 19 May, 5.30 pm | Year of Faith Talk
Work Wanted Office Administrator - With 20 years experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable, PAYE, GST, Payroll, power-point, marketing typing etc wanting 16 hrs work either from home or at workplace in the harbour basin area, let me look after all your compliance for your small business. Call Karen 329-3273.
Tin Palace Gallery Curator and Manager Part Time Employment Position
The Harbour Arts Collective has been successful in securing funding to run the Tin Palace, Oxford St, Lyttelton as a gallery space for twelve months. We are looking for a part-time Curator and Manager for the gallery, to work alongside the Harbour Arts Collective committee to develop an arts exhibition programme. This includes visual arts, performing arts, and music/sound art, with new exhibitions approximately once a month. While the Tin Palace has been used as a gallery previously, this is an amazing opportunity to create a new art space, to influence its identity, culture and direction for the future. Approximately 20 hours per week, including some weekend hours. Please submit a cover letter outlining why we should select you for this position, a CV of relevant experience [including two referees]. And please feel free to include anything else that demonstrates your awesomeness! Applications close Wednesday 15th May Applications sent to Lucette at harbourartscollective@gmail.com More information and full job description contact Lucette at harbourartscollective@gmail.com
TimeBank Co-ordinator in Diamond Harbour Part Time Employment Position
Project Lyttelton are looking for a community driven person to help strengthen the TimeBank in Diamond Harbour. The role is primarily to expand membership, facilitate trades and create interesting activities for TimeBank members across the Harbour. Five hours a week on a fixed term contract, available initially for one year. If you would like further information on this position contact: timebank@lyttelton.net.nz or call us on 03 328 9093 or refer to the full job description at the back of the Lyttelton Harbour Review. Applications to include CV and covering letter sent to the above email address or posted to: Project Lyttelton, Po Box 74, Lyttelton 8841. Closing date for this position will be May 24, 5pm.
Under The Grill Councillor and Community Board Local Elections
Here at the Lyttelton Harbour Review we will be looking to interview the people standing for Banks Peninsula Councillor and also those standing for positions within the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board. To remain impartial with our interviews the same questions will be asked for each candidate to answer. But, what would you really like to know? If you had five minutes with a prospective Councillor or Community Board Member, what would you ask of them? Give it some thought, and let us know, so that we can ask and report accordingly. Email your questions to: lynnette@realhomes.co.nz or wendy.everingham@xtra.co.nz or drop your questions into the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
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.
Ultra Low Emission Wood Burners for Home Heating Acceptable Environment Canterbury Welcomes Minister Brownlee’s Decision
Environment Canterbury Commissioner David Bedford says the Minister’s decision yesterday to use his special powers to allow changes to Christchurch’s Air Plan will help protect Christchurch’s air quality both now and in the future. The Minister used section 27of the CER Act to both redefine some of the region’s Clean Air Zones and to allow ultra-low emissions burners to be installed in new homes. “We know that Christchurch people want to be able to burn wood as it is a good sustainable form of home heating. Changing the air plan rules will incentivise the home heating industry to develop technology to produce burners which have so few emissions they can be put into new homes without compromising air quality.” “There some promising prototypes for these burners and we have developed a set of standards which are now available to the home heating industry. We welcome the Minister’s decision to fast-track this change and help make this technology happen.’’ Mr Bedford says the realignment of Clean Air Zones to reflect new areas of growth after the earthquakes will also help protect air quality across the city. “Patterns of development across greater Christchurch have changed in the past few years and there is a trend for new residential areas on the outskirts of the city. Adjusting the Clean Air Zones to reflect these residential developments ensures there are no inequalities around installing wood burners in new homes.” Under Christchurch’s Air Plan since 2002, wood burners have not been permitted in new homes in Clean Air Zone One. While this will change when ultra-low emission burners are developed, Mr Bedford says it is important to ensure all homeowners are bound by the same rules. Article: Media Release | Environment Canterbury May 9 2013
Winter Warmth a Huge Relief Banks Peninsula MP Responds to Minister’s Decision
News that Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has approved changes to Christchurch’s Air Plan to allow ultra -low emission wood-burners in new homes is fantastic, says Labour MP for Port Hills Ruth Dyson. “Sign-off from Environment Canterbury is now the only thing standing in the way of getting log-burners into homes. I have had many conversations with commissioners on this issue and know they are very keen to get this work completed. “Other Regional Councils have signed off on ultra-low emission log-burners and I am sure that they will share their work with our Council. We are now going into the third winter since our quakes damaged so many homes. Many Cantabrians are nervous about security of their power supply because of recent cuts. Log-burners offer families and communities secure and affordable warmth.” “Now that our Air Plan has been changed, I urge ECan to put this issue at the top of its agenda so that we can get these low-emission log-burners into our homes," Ruth Dyson said. www.labour.org.nz/news/winter-warmth-a-huge-relief Article: Media Release | Ruth Dyson, Labour May 8 2013
Qigong for Women Retreat
17 - 21 May 2013 Governors Bay, Christchurch with Gabrielle Euteneuer Universal Tao Senior Instructor
Self-Healing, Meditation and Sexuality This seminar is for women of any age or background, who wants to enhance her life force, vitality and self-healing. These easy to learn exercises, mixed with the love and compassion from your heart, bring you into closer contact with life.! Unleash your feminine potential; allow your sensitivity and vulnerability to flower. Learn to nurture your essence in an easy, natural, feminine way. The conservation and transformation of sexual and reproductive energy acts as a revitalizing factor in one’s physical and spiritual development. The circulation of the regenerative force from the reproductive organs serves to invigorate and rejuvenate all the vital functions and organs. A women’s internal sexual energy can nourish her whole body. This energy is able to balance the hormone system and to dissolve premenstrual symptoms or problems in the menopause. Themes are:
- Emotional Wisdom Qigong reveals negative emotions, like stress, frustration
Swimming Dragon Qigong
and worries, acknowledges and shifts this energy into life force again. - The Heart Meditation opens the heart - the “cauldron of the emotions” - like a flower. It is the seat of love, joy and gratitude. This unfolds natural ways to be able to live life to it's full potential. It multiplies the finest energy within. - The Inner Smile with the Energy Breast Massage nurtures and relaxes the internal organs and glands. It expands vitality into each body cell. - The Ovarian Breathing connects all the glands in the body and balances the hormone system. Here, deep inner healing can take place. - The Energy gemstone egg practise strengthens your pelvic floor and immune system in your lower abdomen. Valuable info to improve health and vitality for women on Sunday. Practice on Monday or Tuesday. - Tao Tendon and Breathing exercises release carbon dioxide and bring oxygen into the organism. This detoxifies the whole body and the brain. - The Swimming Dragon is rejuvenation for the metabolism and the spine. This Qigong shifts energy and supports healing in all the major internal organs. - Bone Breathing strengthens the bones and can improve the bone density. The “Bone Marrow Nei Kung” practice cleanses and revitalise the bone marrow. This process can relieve the heart of excessive work and guides to a deep inner relaxation. Sessions start from Sunday afternoon. - Healing Love introduction, how to share intimacy and love with a partner in a new, healing and loving way. Session is on Tuesday. - Rituals will accompany us to connect deeper with our Being, exploring unknown territory in our Self and revealing inner wisdom and clarity.
Gabrielle Euteneuer , 92B Randolph St, Christchurch 8062 Phone 03 – 942 9310 or 0272 251646 Mail to:
Email Gabrielle: tao@taomotion.com
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!Venue: House!of!Sound!&!Healing,!Governors!Bay! is situated in the beautiful bay at the foot of the Port Hills. Relax and rejuvenate with Qigong in this peaceful sanctuary on 9 acres of bush beside the sea. Stroll along a walking
track that leads to beautiful beaches. Witness stunning harbour views and spectacular sunrises from the large bay windows. Only 20 minutes from Christchurch City Centre.
The 4 1/2 days will include a six-hour period of teaching from Gabrielle each day including healing sessions and meditations in silence and there will be opportunities for questions. Private sessions with Gabrielle are available, also Chi Nei Tsang Treatments (an ancient form of detoxifying, energizing, abdominal massage). Please book before the retreat starts. Gabrielle Euteneuer, 1961, was born in Germany and is now based in
Christchurch, New Zealand. At the age of 16 Gabrielle started learning Hatha Yoga, energy work and spiritual development. From the age of 20 she studied the internal practices behind Daoist Qigong and Tai Chi. To teach and live the Daoist lifestyle, which she has done 30 years is her life’s vocation. In the last 20 years she has been travelling in Europe, USA, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, both gaining more knowledge and then passing it on in teaching sessions. She is an International Universal Tao Senior Instructor and is authorized to train Associate Instructors in Qigong and Taijiquan. Gabrielle’s teachers are Mantak Chia, Thailand and Juan Li, Spain. Her background also includes study in Dream Yoga, I Ching and Wisdom Qigong. She continues to work closely with Master Mantak Chia – the originator of the Universal Tao System www.universal-tao.com
Tao DVDs, CDs and energy gemstone eggs for sale: see the website:
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Job Description For: Time Bank Co-Ordinator (Diamond Harbour) Position details 5hrs a week x 1 Post Based at home and using the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre as a base. Reporting Relationship Reports to the TimeBank Co-ordinators in Lyttelton and is supported by a Voluntary Advisory Group (who meet monthly) Staff Reporting to the Position No Staff reports, there are requirements to manage volunteers and time bankers for a variety of projects. Primary Objective of the Job Facilitate the running and development of the time bank in Diamond Harbour to achieve its vision and goals. Facilitate trading and attracting new members is the key focus of this role. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Communicating with existing members in Diamond Harbour • Supporting existing members to trade more • Holding events for members and potential members • Developing strategic direction and vision for time bank • Monitoring and evaluating the time bank, reporting and analyzing findings to influence its future development Method of working • Use an Appreciative Inquiry approach • Inclusive and collaborative • Work as part of a team but also be focused and able to self-direct, setting and working to tight deadlines Skills/Competencies • A passion for Community Development is essential. A demonstrated ability to deliver collaborative community based projects is desired. • Demonstrated high level of communication (oral and written), engagement and interpersonal skills including consulting, liaising with and maintaining effective partnerships • Ability to work independently, under limited supervision and as a member of a team within the Project Lyttelton broad range of contexts and values. • Volunteer management - desirable Key Outcomes of the Job The Diamond Harbour community benefits and is strengthened from a flourishing Time Bank. The time bank facilitates its members to receive the services they need and feel valued and given a sense of worth for the services that they in turn give to others. For more information please contact Project Lyttelton office@lyttelton.net.nz 03 328 9243.
Wednesday 1 May 2013
Free Materials service available across Canterbury A free online service being launched throughout Canterbury is helping businesses, schools and other organisations reduce waste disposal costs while providing materials for others to use at no charge. Christchurch City Council’s Free Materials service already has more than 200 registered suppliers and collectors. The service works by enabling businesses, schools or other organisations to register as suppliers or collectors of goods. Participants that make available reusable materials they no longer have a use for can avoid the cost of sending these materials to landfill by offering them free to organisations that have a need for them. The reusable materials may include such things as plastic pails, stationery, paper, pallets, furniture, electronic equipment and packaging. Items are listed on the website www.freematerials.co.nz where potential collectors can browse what is available and register their interest in collecting the materials. “The service is good for the environment by finding a home for reusable materials and it saves participating suppliers and collectors money,” says Kevin Crutchley, the Council’s Resource Efficiency Programme Manager. “It is a great way of reducing costs to your organisation and helping the Canterbury community source free materials.” Free Materials is part of the Christchurch City Council Target Sustainability services which help businesses become more resource efficient through reducing waste and being energy and water efficient. You can go to www.targetsustainability.co.nz for more information. All the Canterbury councils contribute financially towards the administration of Free Materials, through the Canterbury Waste Joint Committee. Christchurch City Council is running a promotion for suppliers and collectors until 30 June 2013. Registered suppliers and collectors who get an eligible organisation to register as a new supplier could win a Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa prize package valued at almost $300. For details, visit www.freematerials.co.nz “The service relies on organisations that are able to make available good quality materials for free. Just because you don’t have a use for something doesn’t mean it is worthless – it may be just the thing another organisation in our community has been wanting but maybe couldn’t afford,” says Mr Crutchley. Free Materials Who can use the free service: Businesses, education providers, charities, community groups, local and national government organisations. *The service is not open to individuals What you can list: Paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, wood, pallets, textiles, furniture, polystyrene, electronic equipment, construction and demolition material. What you cannot list: Hazardous materials, carpet, liquids, compost or manure, electronic equipment that is not operational. For more information, or to register, go to www.freematerials.co.nz - ends For more information contact: Ross Pringle Senior Communications Adviser Christchurch City Council 027 705 7830
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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 acting Lyttelton leader Wendy Everingham 03 328 8359 or 021 047 6144 . 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 Located within the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, open from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Or contact via email timebank@lyttelton.net.nz or phone the Information Centre on 03 328 9093. 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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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 Ground | Gourmet Foods, Catering Harbour Co-Op Harris & Turner 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 Lyttelton Farmers Market 12 London Street 8 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
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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 Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm 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 : Computer Appliance Repair Port Hills Auto Centre Porthole Bar Portico Port View Restaurant 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 23 Dublin 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 Hawkhurst Road 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 8740 03 328 7707 03 328 9243 Private No. 03 331 6757 03 328 7658 03 389 9259 Private No. 03 328 8584 03 328 8303 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
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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 Wed-Sun + Sat-Sun Brunch Lynnette Baird 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
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www.godleyhouse.co.nz Open 7 Days 9.00am - 5.00pm www.journeyessence.com 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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Brunch Chalfont Cafe Coffee Culture Freemans Restaurant Godley House Cafe Governors Bay Hotel Port View Restaurant SAMO Coffee She Chocolat
2 Waipapa Avenue 18 London Street 47 London Street 2e Waipapa Avenue 52 Main Road 23 Dublin Street 3 Canterbury Street 79 Main Road
Diamond Harbour Lyttelton Lyttelton Diamond Harbour Governors Bay Lyttelton Lyttelton Governors Bay
03 329 4854 03 328 7080 03 328 7517 03 329 4880 03 329 9433 03 328 8740 Private No. 03 329 9825
9am Monday to Saturday 8am Open Every Day 9am Saturday | 10am Sunday 9am Wednesday to Sunday 8am Open 7 Days 9am Saturday | 9am Sunday 8am Open 7 Days 10am Weekdays | 9am Weekends
Lunch Chalfont Cafe Everest Indian Restaurant Fishermans Wharf Freemans Restaurant Godley House Cafe Governors Bay Hotel Irish Pub Lyttelton Bakery Porthole Bar Port View Restaurant Roots SAMO Coffee She Chocolat
2 Waipapa Avenue 2 London Street 39 Norwich Quay 47 London Street 2e Waipapa Avenue 52 Main Road 17a London Street 6 Norwich Quay 40 London Street 23 Dublin Street 8 London Street 3 Canterbury Street 79 Main Road
Diamond Harbour Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Diamond Harbour Governors Bay Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton
03 329 4854 03 328 8185 03 328 7530 03 328 7517 03 329 4880 03 329 9433 03 328 8085 03 328 9004 021 328 977 03 328 8740 03 328 7658 Private No. 03 329 9825
Monday to Saturday Open Every Day Tuesday to Sunday Saturday | Sunday Wednesday to Sunday Open Every Day Open Every Day Monday to Saturday Open Every Day Wednesday to Sunday from 11am Thursday | Friday Monday to Sunday from Open Every Day
Dinner Everest Indian Restaurant Fishermans Wharf Freemans Restaurant Godley House Cafe Governors Bay Hotel Irish Pub Porthole Bar Port View Restaurant Roots Tommy Chang’s
2 London Street 39 Norwich Quay 47 London Street 2e Waipapa Avenue 52 Main Road 17a London Street 40 London Street 23 Dublin Street 8 London Street 48 London Street
Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Diamond Harbour Governors Bay Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton
03 328 8185 03 328 7530 03 328 7517 03 329 4880 03 329 9433 03 328 8085 Private No. 03 328 8740 03 328 7658 Private No.
Parminder Singh Tuesday to Sunday Open Every Day Friday | Saturday Open Every Day Open Every Day Open Every Day Wednesday to Sunday Tuesday to Saturday Wednesday to Sunday
Take Away Everest Indian Restaurant Fishermans Wharf London Street Fish and Chips Lyttelton Bakery Lyttelton Sea Foods Port View Restaurant
2 London Street 39 Norwich Quay 34 London Street 6 Norwich Quay 6 Norwich Quay 23 Dublin Street
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03 328 8185 03 328 7530 03 328 8819 03 328 9004 03 328 7628 03 328 8740
4pm - 8pm Every Day 11am - 8pm Tue to Sun 11am - 8pm Every Day 7am - 3pm Mon to Sat 11am - 8pm Every Day 4pm - 8pm Wed to Sun
BYO Mondo Vino
42 Norwich Quay
Lyttelton
03 328 7744
10am Open Every Day
Create Your Own Chalfont Cafe [General Store] Harbour Co-Op Lyttelton Farmers Market London Street Dairy
2 Waipapa Avenue 12 London Street On London Street 34 London Street
Diamond Harbour Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton
03 329 4854 03 328 8544 03 328 9243 03 328 7358
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May 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
Camellia Cottage Bed and Breakfast is a self contained cottage in a lovely garden setting. Room $110 per night double or $75 per night for a single. Contact Faye, 30 Zephyr Terrace, Governors Bay 03 329 9119 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
May 2013 15 Wednesday Plunket Play Group Community Garden Lyttelton Harbour Civil Defence Governors Bay Civil Defence Meditation | Buddhism Marlon Williams [The Unfaithful Ways]
10.00am 10.00am 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm
Lyttelton Main School The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Lyttelton Main School Governors Bay Fire Station The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Porthole Bar, London Street
All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346 Shared lunch from 12.00pm Contact Wendy Everingham 03 328 8359 Contact Frances James 03 329 9560 No Booking Required | $10 Live on Wednesday nights | Free Event
16 Thursday Governors Bay Pre-School Music Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade Contra Dance Night Helen Back Experience Al Park Live Music Thursday
9.15am 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.00pm
Governors Bay School Library Lyttelton Fire Station Governors Bay Fire Station Private Address, Cass Bay Wunderbar, London Street 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 Event | Free Live Music Thursday | Free
17 Friday Baby Time Radius & Yellow Moon Live
10.30am 8.00pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Wunderbar, London Street
Stories, Rhymes, Activities | Under 2yrs old Original Acoustic, New Orleans Jive | Door $15
18 Saturday Lyttelton Art Space Lyttelton Farmers Market Lyttelton Garage Sale Plenty to Share
10.00am 10.00am 10.00am -
6 London Street, Lyttelton London Street, Lyttelton The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Cnr London and Canterbury
Photography, Painting, Sketches and More Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and More Second Hand Bargains and More Bring, Exchange and Share Food
19 Sunday Lyttel Soccer Combined Church Service Sunday School, A Vinyl Appreciation Live Jazz Sundays St Josephs Worker Catholic Church
10.00am 10.00am 3.00pm 3.00pm 5.30pm
Rugby Soccer Grounds Union Church, Winchester Street Tommy Chang’s, Lyttelton Freemans, London Street 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton
End of Godley Quay: Ages 3-9 All Welcome All welcome Every Sunday | Free Carmel Courtney Live | Free All welcome
20 Monday Plunket Play Group
10.00am
Lyttelton Main School
All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346
21 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
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