185 march 2017 by Lyttelton Harbour Review

March 2017 • Issue: 185

IN THIS EDITION:

• Library Returns • Annual Budget

• Peninsula Art Auction

NEWS Next Issue print date: Issue 186, 11th April2017. Content Deadline: 7th April 2017.

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NEWS space with bookable meeting rooms, a new entranceway, and improved magazine, children’s and youth areas,” Cr Turner said. “Lyttelton also has a new civic hub” he said. The refurbishment completes the cluster of Council buildings in Lyttelton that stretches from the Recreation Centre to the library. Penny Carnaby headed a local community working party that convinced leaders that the library didn’t have to close down but could be re-located Photo credit: Christchurch City Council while the refurbishment took place. She spoke of the importance of the library being at the heart of democracy. “The library is a place for everyone, from rich to poor, young and old providing free access to information. It is a really The refurbished library was jam packed with people at import symbol of local democracy” she said. She also the official opening ceremony on Monday March 13th. highlighted that the Christchurch library system, is the The ceremony was led by Lyttelton Primary Children oldest in New Zealand! At 150 years old the library has singing gladly for the return of their cherished library. been a very important part of daily life for many and Carolyn Robertson from the Libraries team was the this was just another extension of that. “The entire official MC for the occasion. She praised all those process has been a wonderful community result” she involved for the massive effort to get the library concluded.

Library Returns Community Celebrates

”fit for purpose 21st century building”. She marveled at Lyttelton’s trail blazing ways that saw a strong and organized community ensuring that Lyttelton maintained a library service during the refurbishment. The story of the re-location and re-opening has been a great community good news story. Councillor and Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner spoke proudly of Lyttelton being famous for leading the way. Community passion for the library rallied local community members to not only make suggestions so that the library did not close down during refurbishment but come up with solutions and man/ woman power to make it happen. “A true council and community partnership was established” he said. He thanked the community working party and the Timebank for facilitating positive outcomes and was very pleased that the new facility now housed the Council Service Centre as well as the library in a combined facility.

To mark the opening some members of the working party cut the ribbon with Councillor Turner on the famous library table where so many interesting community discussions have taken place over the years. The combined Library and Customer Service Desk are open Monday–Friday 10am–6pm, and the Library is open for an additional day on Saturdays from 10am–1pm.

Photo credit: Christchurch City Council

refurbished and relocated in its new

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from $200 million to $140 million. The Council is proposing to borrow the $60 million difference.

Annual budget: Make your view count The Christchurch City Council wants your feedback on its draft budget. Christchurch City Council is planning to spend nearly half a billion on its capital works programme. The budget – called the Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 – outlines the Council’s spending plans and work programme for the next financial year. It includes proposals to: • Increase rates by an average of 5.5 per cent. Rates are collected from property owners to cover the Council’s day-to-day operating costs. The Council had forecast a rate increase for 201718 of 5 per cent but it has had to raise it slightly because some forecast operational savings have not been achieved. • Reduce spending on the capital programme from $640 million to $488 million. The capital programme outlines what the Council is going to spend on renewing, replacing and building new facilities and infrastructure. The proposed reduction in spending is due to the rescheduling of some projects and the Council getting a clearer picture of when funding needs to be made available for certain projects. • Borrow money rather than sell assets. Last year the Council decided not to sell City Care Ltd or any other Council Controlled Organisations at this time. As a result of that decision the amount of revenue the Council can expect in 2017-18 from its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings Ltd, has dropped 4

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• Reduce new borrowing from $202 million to $85 million. The reduction in borrowing is possible because of adjustments to the capital programme.

• End earthquake-related rates remissions on June 30 of this year. From July 1 rates will be calculated using the most recent 2016 rating valuations. As those valuations take into account the impact of earthquake damage, separate rates remission for affected ratepayers should no longer be necessary.

Over the next six weeks the Council wants to get your feedback on what is proposed. Community boards and Councillors will host a series of Have Your Say events across the city for residents to speak directly with elected members and Council staff about the Draft Annual Plan. People can also make online submissions and make comments via the Council’s Twitter and Facebook (external link) pages. “The next financial year is the last one before we refresh our 10-year Long Term Plan, and the Council has proposed some important changes under its Draft Annual Plan that residents may like to provide feedback on,’’ said Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “We’ve set some new priorities and adjusted when we plan to spend money on projects in the capital works programme – but we are still aiming to complete essential projects within their scheduled timeframes. It’s important we keep the momentum going.” Find out more about the Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 and about how to make a submission visit .https:// ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policiesand-bylaws/plans/long-term-plan-and-annual-plans/ annual-plan-201718/ Article Newsline Christchurch City Council

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Kia ora koutou katoa, Over the next 14 months the Christchurch Methodist Mission has Red Cross funding grants available to build relationships in the community through local neighbourhood and community events in the Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura Districts. There are three levels of grants that can be applied for: 1. $300 for a small local event e.g. street barbecue/ community dinner 2. $500 for a community wide event where all of the community / neighbourhood is invited 3. $1000 for a larger event or a activity which will have on-going ‘community-building’ activities Therefore, we are inviting proposals from individuals, community organisations, parishes or neighbourhood groups in the community to run local community events. The main criteria are the event needs to: - Promote community connectedness, getting to know your neighbour - Be inclusive of everyone who would like to be involved (this applies to the level 2 & 3 grants) - Be free for those who come We have limited funding grants available and this will be allocated depending on the number of applications received. If you are interested in organising such an initiative in your neighbourhood/community, please send me an email outlining: 1. What you are proposing to do 2. Who you intend to invite 3. What you hope will be the outcome of this initiative / event 4. Preferred date (if you could give two options, as that would help us putting the calendar together) 5. Who you will collaborate with in your local neighbourhood 6. How your event will build social connectedness 7. Your budget Please email your proposal in by the following dates depending on when you would like to run your event: Event Month: April & May 2017 June – Sept 2017 Oct 2017 – Jan 2018 Feb – May 2018

Proposal due date: Friday 31st March 2017 Monday 1st May 2017 Friday 1st September 2017 Monday 1st January 2018

We are aware that for some groups, these timeframes are tight. Therefore, if you think you are interested in doing something in the next few months - but haven’t got all the information together, please still let us know so that we are able to ring-fence some funding for you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Tineke Tuiletufuga

Community Response Worker tineke@mmsi.org.nz Ph 03 389 6232 or Cell 0278187117

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he Lyttelton Mountain Bike Club was formed last year, to meet the growing demand for local riding. Members have been actively working with the Lyttelton Reserve Management Committee to establish tracks up above the east-side of Lyttelton, in the Urumau Recreation Reserve. Lyttelton Port Company and the Log Exporters Group have come to the party and jointly built a shared-use track from the Urumau Reserve access track, across Port land up to what is now known as the “Port Saddle”. This is a great spot to take in the view, looking out to sea, or back over Lyttelton and the Port itself. Intermediate and advanced singletrack snakes up into the forest from here, before descending the

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ridge and winding through the open forest below. While considered by many to be “full of weeds”, there are many natives starting to grow here amongst the exotic species. Ferns, vines, colourful flowering plants, carpets of ivy and bright green miner’s lettuce all contribute to the character of the forest and make it a joy to ride through. The official entrance to Urumau reserve is currently at the end of Foster Terrace and there are now ~4 km of tracks, which is enough to keep most riders busy for at least 1 ½ hours. Please note however, that several tracks on the far-side of the reserve have been temporarily closed due to safety concerns, as construction and blasting activities are being carried

NEWS out nearby as part of the project to re-open Sumner Road. The Club is actively working with the Council to find a solution, but in the meantime, please obey the track closed signage. Apart from the big grunt of a ride up the Bridle Path, there are currently no other connections to the rest of the Port Hills network of tracks. The Club thinks it’d be great if local riders could easily ride to other tracks from Lyttelton, instead of having to drive your bike through the tunnel as is often the case today. While Lyttelton’s steep terrain makes this a challenge, we’ll be investigating options over the next few years. Key Aims of the Club: • Developing Urumau Reserve into a great mountain biking destination • Finding ways to connect local tracks to the rest of the Port Hills network • Investigating options for other MTB tracks inside the crater

Harbour Co-op Viability

Thanks to everyone who completed our recent survey. You gave us lots of useful feedback to improve the way the Co-op works.

WHAT WE ARE DOING

More ready to eat food, bigger range of bulk foods – you would like more ready to eat food, smoothies, fruit ice-creams, salads, soups, and more vegan products. We are working on what we can do in this area. In the meantime feel free to contact us with any specific product suggestions. Fresher fruit and veg We hear ya; no-one wants old fruit and veggie. We will probably move towards of smaller range of quality products and ensure we communicate better about when fresh product is in so you can enjoy it at its best. New stuff We got lots of good feedback on some of the other ideas we floated around a café and stocking meat. While some of the feedback was positive for now we want to focus on doing what we do better. Prices This is tricky. We only want to stock quality products with minimal packaging, and with most supermarkets now stocking a growing range of organic products, we can’t compete on price. We are focused on providing products that are not available elsewhere and that are truly sustainable. Let us know if there are particular products you would be interested in us stocking.

• Supporting social and local cycling events • Introducing more children to this great sport • Preserving or improving existing indigenous flora/fauna If you’d like to meet other local riders, come on social rides, get involved in track building, or just support the club, then please join up. http://lytteltonmtb.club/ or contact us on lytteltonmtb. club@gmail.com Article Lyttelton Mountain Bike Club Editor: Our Community Board is about to commission a review of the existing Development Plan for Urumau Reserve. Working with the Lyttelton Reserves Management Committee , Lyttelton residents will be consulted to capture their vision for the Reserve. The community vision for the reserve will determine further developments.

Follow-up meeting We did plan to have a meeting to follow up on the survey however your feedback didn’t call for any big change so we don’t think any meeting is required. There was some support for more social events for customers and members so we might work on that. ….

WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO DO

Assist with running the Co-op: If you can volunteer some time for the Co-op you’ll be playing a key role in maintaining the Co-op and you’ll get extra discounts on purchases. If you have skills and/or experience to assist in the following areas please pop into the shop and ask for Paola or Lillee or contact us: • Volunteering in the shop • IT (computers, network, POS system) • Marketing and design (reviewing our marketing plan and/or helping implement it) • Becoming a board member • Annual stocktake (last week of March) Shopping more at the Co-op: Many of you have already started doing this. Thanks! Spreading the Word: Please share our Facebook posts and emails, and use the good old voice-to-ear technique. We are also looking at some other ways to promote the Co-op and will be calling on you soon. Keep on providing us with feedback – pop into the shop and ask for Paola or Lillee or contact us. 328 8554 or shop@harbourcoop.co.nz LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

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Buffalo Cheese

Comes to the Farmers Market Seeing Lucy Appleton selling her Buffalo cheeses at the Lyttelton Farmers Market is like walking back in time. Lucy is the daughter of the late Peter Appleton. Peter was a key person in the early years of the market. Each week he’d come to the market and help the stallholders set up at Lyttelton Main School. He volunteered his services for many years. No doubt he’d be very proud to see his daughter now being apart of the market as well. Lucy and her partner Christo Keijzer have begun the first buffalo cheese making business in New Zealand called Wairiri Water Buffalo. On 100 acres of land out near Coalgate they are developing their business. While Christo is raising the animals, Lucy is making the cheese. Both however have full time jobs away from the farm to enable their passion to develop. “It’s been quite some time to set this business up” she said. There were very few buffaloes in New Zealand when they decided to begin this venture. They originally sourced some stock from Australia but initially they were buffalo for meat consumption and not great for milking. Eventually they sourced more stock from Australia and now with their existing cattle the herd is growing slowly locally. The milking buffalo

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originally come from Romania and Italy, so the ones they have purchased come from those European genetic origins. They are gradually building up their herd. They now have just over 50 buffalo. “Each buffalo supplies roughly five to six liters of milk” said Lucy. She explains that the process of making buffalo cheese in New Zealand is just as she learnt in Campania, Italy with a couple of small changes. “In New Zealand regulations mean that the milk needs to be pasteurized.” Aside from that, the cheese she is producing is well liked. Demand is always greater than supply” she says. The product at the Lyttelton Farmers Market looks lovely. “The mozzarella is best consumed within a week of purchase “she says. “In Italy, they always eat the product as fresh as possible and it is never cooked. The mozzarella New Zealanders have been used to has never been like that, so the product we are offering is totally different “she said. Next time you are at the market keep an eye out for Lucy. Great to see another new business like this getting established at the market. Wairiri Water Buffalo Producers of fine Buffalo Mozzarella chesses and yoghurt. wairiribuffalo@gmail.com Article Lyttelton Information Centre

NEWS Meanwhile wildlife, both marine and terrestrial, are suffering. Fish ingest the plastic in the sea, and, if they don’t die, they pass it down the food chain, affecting us as well. It is estimated that a quarter of the fish we eat contain plastic. So, what can we do to help instill a pride in our local environment? The first and obvious thing we can do is to have better policing. Some years ago, there was 24-hour policing in Lyttelton. We all knew the police here, and they were friendly and helpful.

Thoughts on harbour clean-up

On Saturday, March 12, we had a big harbour cleanup. Up to 60 wonderful people braved the rain and slogged away for one and a half hours, and returned for soup, apples and sausages, and a chat with Green and Labour MPs, Eugenie Sage and Ruth Dyson about waste problems. I expected maybe 6 or 7 hardy souls to appear, so imagine my surprise and delight when so many turned up. I can’t thank people enough. We covered areas from the Lyttelton football field, right through to Cass Bay, as well as the old Shadbolt House car park. At least a skip-full of rubbish was collected, as well as two bins-worth of recycling. As a Green Party member, I organized this event along with Ken Maynard and Chris Brown (both Lyttelton Labour people), not just as a political statement, but to show that we don’t just talk, but we walk the talk as well. However, my main motivation was my passion for the environment, and our beautiful harbour. In the 23 years I have lived in Lyttelton, I have seen great change, and none so great as in the post-earthquake years. During that time, we have become increasingly a playground for Christchurch, meaning that more people come over to enjoy our harbour, some of whom have a very uncaring attitude towards it. Our police station is no longer staffed at nights, and one of the results of this is that people can go down to the waterfront to do exactly as they wish, and they do – chucking their cans, bottles, cigarette butts everywhere they go or drive, tagging and sometimes lighting fires.

Secondly, we need to encourage personal responsibility through education. A lot is going on in our local schools, but there still seems to be a level of ignorance, willful or otherwise of environmental problems amongst adults. Thirdly, we need to create coastal environment that is pleasing and restful. Our accessible coastal area has either been stripped of trees or host badly maintained or invasive species of trees and shrubs. So much could be done to beautify the area, and make it a place where birds can thrive, a place which is respected engenders respect. Enforceable fines for littering and vandalism work in other countries so why not here? Finally, and most importantly we need government action at both a local and national level. This includes providing incentives for the return of bottles and cans (50 cents per item?). If plastic bags can’t be phased out altogether, then at least a charge should be put on them to encourage people to use their own reusable bags. We need government action to get rid of as much plastic wrapping as possible. There are many alternatives. As things stand, there is only one government spokesperson on the huge problem of waste, and that is Denise Roche of the Green Party. We need this problem to be taken far more seriously by all parties. So, a big thank you to all those who joined in the clean-up, and let us not forget that this is a great start to pushing for change on this enormous problem. Artical: Juliet Neill

While the Council and the Port Company do some cleaning up, it is seldom enough, and any number of clean-ups do not get to the source of the problem. And the failure of the relevant authorities to clear the noxious weeds from the area does nothing to help instill a pride in our environment. LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

EVENTS “Other Mary” James Robertson

2008 Holcim, Harman’s, Lyttelton Engineering, The Roof and Brick Shoppe, Lyttelton Pharmacy, Leslie’s Bookshop, Lyttelton Physiotherapy, Lyttelton Framing, Lyttelton Port Company and Lyttelton Supervalue. As one of the organisers Claire Coates says, “The organising committee and the school are always so grateful for the wonderful support we receive from our local businesses and the many residents who come to the event!” Works will be available for viewing and silent auction bidding all weekend, by gold coin donation, at the school. The silent auction will then be combined with the live auction gala event at 7pm Sunday 9 April. Tickets for the live auction are $40 and will be available for purchase from the website www.peninsula-art. co.nz and from Lyttelton Primary School. For further information phone 328 9560, or go to the website or facebook page ‘Peninsula Art Auction’ to view the works available. These are three artists who will be exhibiting: McChesney-Kelly Adams Q: Can you tell us a little about the work you have done for the auction? A: My work features on the event poster. The two works in the auction are the Tui and the Kiwi. Q: What are your connections with the peninsula? A: I am a 5th generation born and bred Lytteltonian and attended the former Lyttelton West School with my brother.

Peninsula Art Auction 2017

It is only two weeks to go to the seventh Peninsula Art Auction being held at the new buildings of Lyttelton Primary School. We are all in for quite a treat! All artists must have direct connection with the peninsula. There will be more than 100 works by 60 artists with connections to the peninsula. The auction is well known for its special mix of emerging and established artists all exhibited together in one spot. Along with our amazing artists, the Peninsula Art Auction would not function without the support of our sponsors and this year we have more sponsors than ever. For the third time, Peek Exhibition will be providing display walls and plinths to enable us to display the artwork. ETS Lighting has also come on board again and will provide their professional expertise and lighting service. We are fortunate this year to have the professional catering services of Joffs Kitchen. We also welcome back Eruption Brewing who will once again provide their amazing beer to the event. Other local organisations who have generously agreed to support this year’s event include - Stark Brothers Limited, Lyttelton Real Estate Agent Team Mike Shine, Ray White Results Realty Ltd. Licensed REAA 10

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Q: What subjects are you drawn to? A: I take inspiration from life and concentrate on drawing subjects such as portraiture, animals and plants. Since graduating from Ara, I have moved away from drawing realistic portraits to draw birds and have started to see my own artistic style emerge. Q: What medium/s do you primarily use? A: I created the abstract ink wash with the lid of a jar and some ink mixed with watercolour and did around 20 at the same time, drawing a bird over the top of each. I have been practicing drawing techniques for the last 6 years and see these as key to my overall practice. Q: Have you had any formal training? A: I am a recent art graduate of Ara Institute here in Christchurch. Jesse McBride Q: What are your connections with the peninsula? A: I was raised in Lyttelton and currently live in Diamond Harbour.

EVENTS “Kiwi” McChesney-Kelly Adams

at one of the cemeteries in Lyttelton. I also had the good fortune of being taken to a primal rebirther out at Le Bons Bay. That series of sessions was transcendental and magical for me and for the first time in my life i had a inner mystical experience of my truest nature. The energy and intent of the old people of the peninsula was also a part of that.

Q: Can you tell us a little about the work you have done for the auction? A: I have two black & white photographs from the old malt works building in Heathcote. Q: What subjects are you drawn to? A: I would have to say I’m drawn to gritty urban “wastelands” or just ruined remains of human presence. Q: What medium/s do you primarily use? A: I use a Nikon camera with just a hint of computer editing. Q: How long have you been practicing? A: I started taking photos so I had my own images to use for record cover art about 7 years ago, the hunt for a good image got me interested in photography. Q: Have you had any formal training? A: No I am self-taught.

Q: What subjects are you drawn to? A: Truth seeking, mythic archetypal themes of the human spirit, transformative subjects that make sense of dysfunction, depression and alienation as a spiritual process. I depict the integrated human primal journey as it is. Q: Where do you draw your inspiration? A: The culture of human wisdom. I am also drawn to integrative self-enquiry. I think being an artist is about being true to yourself. The arts are an intuitive conduit to GNOSIS, IMAGINATION and INTUITION, these are the jewels of humanity. It links us to another level of being that many ancients call DIVINE. Q: What medium/s do you primarily use? A: I’m really experimental around the basic classic painter drawer model. I like to pretend I’m a refugee from another epoch. Q: How long have you been practicing? A: I went to Nelson Polytechnic in 1990. Then to Hungry Creek Art n Craft School in 1997 & 98 and finally the Otago Art School from 1999-2000. Article Peninsula Art Auction

“Old Maltworks” Jesse McBride

James Robinson Q: Can you tell us a little about the work you have done for the auction? A: The two works I have exhibited in the auction are quite different. The first one is a mongrelised weather beaten painting skin surface 14 years old, which resembles a giant embattled mythic woman figure walking through a cataclysm. The other is a collage of paper drawings all graffitied in flurries and is generally a portal, point of entry to another dimension. Q: What are your connections with the peninsula? A: When i was 15 we moved to Lyttelton. I have a close family member buried LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

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Peninsula Art Auction – April 8 and 9, 2017 Save the date - the Peninsula Art Auction is back! The auction is the major fundraiser for Lyttelton Primary School with the goal of raising funds to advance the education of the children of Lyttelton. This year the school plans to use the funds raised by the event to equip the technology space in the new school. This year we have had an unprecedented response from peninsula artists who are keen to be involved. Some of New Zealand’s finest artists alongside exciting up and coming talent will be showcased at this premier event happening at the Lyttelton Primary School (34 Oxford Street) on April 8 and 9. The event brings together work from more than 60 of the finest artists on the Peninsula for the seventh time to once again benefit children in Lyttelton. The Banks Peninsula Art Auction is one of those rare events that brings artists with connections to the Peninsula, such as Bill Hammond, Jason Grieg, Neil Dawson, Mark Whyte, Gill Hay, Asher Newberry, Ben Reid, Mark Whyte, Dean Venrooy, Helen Taylor and James Robinson, into an intimate and familiar setting making this event a special happening on the Christchurch arts calendar. “For the first time ever the Art Auction is being held in our new school and it is an amazing community initiative to directly benefit the children of Lyttelton. A huge thank you to our Art Auction organisers and contributors. We look forward to using the funds raised to support learning in and through the Arts but also to support new and exciting school initiatives to inspire and engage our learners." says Brendan Wright, the principal of Lyttelton Primary School. As in previous years, the auction is turning into a true community event with generous support already being promised from Peek Exhibition, Stark Brothers Limited, Lyttelton Real Estate Agent Team Mike Shine,1 Holcim, Lyttelton Engineering, The Roof and Brick Shoppe, Lyttelton Pharmacy, Leslie’s Bookshop, Lyttelton Physiotherapy, Lyttelton Framing and the Lyttelton Supervalue. As one of the organisers Claire Warren says, “The organising committee and the school are always so grateful for the wonderful support we receive from our local businesses and the many residents who come to the event!” Works will be available for viewing and silent auction bidding all weekend, by gold coin donation, at the school. The silent auction will then be combined with the live auction gala event at 7:00pm Sunday 9 April. Tickets for the live auction are $40 and will be available for purchase from our website (www.peninsula-art.co.nz) and from Lyttelton Primary School. Complimentary food and wine will be served. For further information phone 328-9560 or go to www.peninsula-art.co.nz to view many of the works. 1

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Our Farm Brenchley Rd

I write this story today with a heavy heart to learn that my dear old farmhouse in Brenchley Road has just recently been demolished due to earthquake damage. Over the years I have written many a story of my life on the farm and also painted many a picture filled with happy memories. My years living there was 1945 until 1960. As it was an old house and rather large it was cold in the winter months and during the Summer there wasn’t a lot of sun reaching down into the valley but as children we weren’t aware of the discomforts due to many happy times keeping busy and finding so many things to do outside. The character of the house was awesome. My family were a close knit bunch with always lots of cousins and aunts and uncles visiting. Up behind our house we had an orchard full of fruit trees so we never had empty bellies. I sometimes think that half of the Lyttelton children came to the farm to play and always went home with lots of goodies from the orchard. We had bikes. sledges, trolleys and horses, cows (two) sheep, ducks, chooks, bantams, dogs, cats and pigs. Collecting eggs daily was exciting and the ducks liked laying their eggs any old where so it was always a treasure hunt to find them and Mum made beautiful sponges and cakes with those eggs. In the evening during the cold winter months, my Mum. Dad and my three brothers and I bought the couches up near the fire and we would listen to the radio as there were no televisions or computers or telephones. Reading was a good way to pass the time. Mum crocheted many lovely doyleys and tablecloths during the cold nights. Upstairs in the two story part of the house were three bedrooms. These were my brothers and my rooms. My view from the front window looked down on the drive to the house and Dads beautiful gardens. There was a creek running under the drive with a bridge. On a quiet night I used to listen to the water running as it tumbled down the hill. The stairway up to the bedrooms was edged with a polished banister. And my memory tells me there were twenty six stairs. Downstairs there was a hallway with a

big cupboard under the stairs which we called the man shoe as it was shaped inside like a shoe. Mum kept all the preserves on the shelves which were always abundant. My parent’s bedroom was downstairs and also a lounge that looked out across the East side of Lyttelton and the harbour. Because Lyttelton had a gas works most houses were connected to pipes bringing gas to supply our stoves and gas heaters. I remember in the year 1962 that some houses still used gas. My father worked at the gas works for many years, it was situated where now stands the concrete silos around Norwich Quay. Along the front of the house was a path leading around to the fowl house and the cow shed and I remember clearly going out to Charteris Bay in the truck to collect small shells from the beach and using them on the path. Tar was heated to boiling point in a huge drum over a fire and poured over the path and then the crushed shell was sprinkled over the top while the tar was still hot. When the tar set the shells made a good covering and lasted for years. The wash house was rather a big room with a concrete floor down a step from the kitchen. There was a copper with a fire underneath which heated water for the washing. Two concrete tubs next to it had a mangle (ringer) for the clothes to be put through, without a machine in the early years washing day was a lot of work for Mum. Later on a new Miss Simplicity machine was bought which saved a lot of time and made the day a bit easier. Also there was a Milk separator which worked by turning a handle to separate the milk from the cream. This was a daily job which as a child I enjoyed doing. From one large metal bowl of milk straight from the cow it was then separated into a jug of cream and the rest was given to the pigs and the calves. Our land comprised of twenty six acres so always we had lots to keep us busy, We sold the house and the land in the year 1960 for the grand sum of 2000 pound. The house was modernised in later years, when I visited it about seven years ago I was impressed with the changes but my memories will stay with me for ever as I knew it. It will be strange now to drive up Brenchley Road and see an empty space. Article Helen Dungey LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

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Community Police Meeting Low Turnout

On Thursday, 16th March at Lyttelton Primary School a meeting was held in response to community concerns about a perceived rise in crime in Lyttelton. Unfortunately, the meeting was poorly attended, as some of the advertising failed to communicate the real purpose of the meeting. While the meeting was a police and Community Board initiative, in response to community worries, it was advertised on posters and billboards showing images of National List MP, Nuk Korako. You could be forgiven for mistaking the meeting for a campaign rally, and a number of people said they did just that, and thus chose not to attend. This was a shame, as a well attended meeting would have been more useful. I regret that because I too thought I was attending a political meeting, I was not prepared to take notes, so I apologise to those whose names I have not recorded. The main speaker was Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Commander. Also present were two others, including our local police person, a representative a community patrol person from Little River and a Community Watch organiser. Interestingly, although Nuk Korako was billed, he was reported to have been held up in parliament. MPs Ruth Dyson (Labour) and Eugenie Sage (Green), however, were there. Police talked about the first stages of rolling out 880 new police officers, with 245 new ones being deployed nationwide in September. It is unlikely that Lyttelton will get any new staff to enable 24/7 staffing of our station, because their statistics indicate that we are a low crime area, and that crime had been dropping. Prioritised high risk areas are those which have high incidents of violence, including domestic violence and child abuse, rural areas, and areas of high growth, such as Rolleston. Some attendees were concerned about the difficulty

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of contacting police, and of failure to follow up certain incidents. Police acknowledged that they are a bit behind in their communications, and are upgrading. There is a police Facebook page for anyone wanting to know what is going on and it has around 70,000 followers. However, you cannot use the page to report a crime. Police emphasised the importance of reporting all crime whether you think it can be solved or not. Our statistics cannot be accurately reflected unless everything is reported, and this in turn affects the amount of support we get. There are patrols that move through the area at night. It was pointed out that they need to check up on the public harbour areas and beaches, and it was claimed that the patrols already do go there. However, my feeling is that the amount of rubbish and vandalism might suggest that this is not totally effective. The Police emphasised the importance of being good neighbours, and looking out for neighbours in stopping crime. It seems that Lyttelton has the fewest number of people belonging to a Neighbourhood Watch of any neighbourhood in the Christchurch or harbour areas. The police have a spare patrol car parked at the local station and are keen to get volunteers to use it for patrols. If you are interested, Ruth Dyson is keen to hear from you and ensure that you are connected with the community patrol co-ordinator. A number of people have expressed interest in the past, but communication failures have prevented this from getting any further. When I pointed out to the Superintendent after the meeting that people had probably been put off attending, thinking that the intention was political, it was suggested that perhaps there should be a followup meeting. Let’s hope that happens. My hunch was right. Many people have told me their reasons for not attending, and my hunch was correct. Another well advertised non-partisan meeting would be useful for the many concerned people in Lyttelton to have an opportunity to address their concerns. Article Juliet Neill

EVENTS

Citizens Advice Bureau is open at The Loft Eastgate Mall

Since October 2016 Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has been operating a satellite service at The Loft in Eastgate mall every Tuesday 11-2pm. There is a meet and greet desk in the Linwood Library, where clients can informally meet our volunteers and have a chat. For those people with sensitive or difficult issues needing privacy Citizens Advice has an interview room in The Loft. Since CAB has opened we have dealt with a wide range of questions from simple problems, right through to complex difficult situations. Some of the topics we have helped people with include: mental health, access to advocacy support with WINZ, tenancy, neighbourhood disputes and accessing food banks. “We recognise there is still a high need for people in the east to have access to information. By establishing a satellite service at The Loft we are giving the community the opportunity to talk to someone in person about their problems. While there is a lot of information out there, a lot of people need help working out how that information relates to them, and developing a plan, that’s where we can help. We provide a personalised information service that is independent, confidential and free of charge”. Neil Lancaster “There’s heaps of great information to help with your problems on our website www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it helps to talk about your issue with someone. You can visit us at our new satellite service in The Loft every Tuesday 11-2pm or call 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222) and we can help you work through your options” Neil Lancaster Citizens Advice Bureau Chairperson.

How to Research Your House

Ever wondered about the story of your house? Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is holding a seminar on how to research the history of your home. We think Lyttelton is a pretty special place so we’ll discuss some Lyttelton-specific examples but the material covered can be used to research any home in Christchurch. When: Wednesday 19 April 2017 5:30pm – 8:00pm Where: Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Boardroom 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Presenters from Heritage New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Christchurch City Council, MacMillan Brown Library at the University of Canterbury and a local genealogist will look at the various go-to sources, from land deeds to building and architectural plans, wills, photographs, old newspapers, correspondence files, QVs and rates records. Our presenters will outline the vast array of resources available (the majority of which are free to access) and show you how and where to look. The venue’s capacity is limited and we expect to fill up fast. There will be a small entry charge of $10. Visit the eventfinda website to book your seat(s) Light refreshments will be served upon arrival. Presentations will start by 6pm. For more information: Contact Melissa Reimer, Heritage New Zealand’s Area Coordinator Canterbury & West Coast: mreimer@heritage.org.nz (03) 363 1882 We look forward to seeing you on the night for a relaxed wander through the records of yesteryear. LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

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Volunteer needed for ‘Lyttel Tumblers”

Plunket “Lyttel Tumblers” are looking for a volunteer to help set up the Lyttelton gym on a Thursday morning during school term time. The time would be from 8.30am – 9.30am and would involve helping to get all the equipment in place before the class starts at 9.30am. For more information please get in touch with Lynda Delaney on 021-061-5096

Traffic Management for Lyttelton Farmers Market.

Public have a chance to provide feedback on the road closures for Lyttelton Farmers Market. Please check The Christchurch Press for notifcations and information about making a submission. Lyttelton Farmers Market is a social enterprise run by Project Lyttelton. All surplus generated by the market supports other community projects in Lyttelton Harbour: The Lyttelton Community Garden and Grow Harbour Kids, The Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank and Waste Matters

Life in Christchurch Central City 2017

The Christchurch City Council is currently seeking feedback on a range of topics related to the Central City, including:

results from the 2016 survey can be found at: www. ccc.govt.nz/life-in-christchurch Feedback open until March 31.

Funding available for creative projects

Got an idea that will bring your little slice of Christchurch to life? Need some funding to get it off the ground? Applications are open for funding that will enliven the central city or suburban centres. Read more here: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/newsline/ show/1463

Job Vacancy

Thea Mickell Services is looking for capable person for a part-time position. TMS works in the Not-For-Profit sector helping to raise funds, manage community groups compliance and administrative needs. We are looking for someone who is proficient in Xcel and Word, has the ability to pick up systems, work to deadlines and work either in a team or autonomously. An accountancy background is not essential but advantageous. The hours are flexible and would suit a parent of school age children. Immediate start. Please apply with a handwritten letter of experience and post to PO Box 41015, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8247. For enquiries please call 033847547.

Paint New Zealand Beautiful Month

• Housing • Transport • Facilities, services and attractions • Safety All answers given will be made anonymous so no one will be identified.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are celebrating Paint New Zealand Beautiful Month 2017 by giving local communities the opportunity to win the resources needed to develop a unique and quirky mural feature for their town or city. There will be two entries selected and each will receive $1,000 in Resene Vouchers and a $1,000 payment for the artist.

Your feedback will help inform decisions being made about the Central City as we continue to develop Christchurch into a great place where people want to be – both now and in the future. We want to hear from as many people as possible, from all communities throughout the city.

To enter all you have to do is find a wall which has a nature feature (such as a plant or a tree) located in front of it, behind it or beside it that can be incorporated in to a design. Then get permission from the owner of the wall to paint the wall, find an artist who can help you do execute your idea and submit your plan to Keep New Zealand.

Please pass the web address to your friends, family/ whanau and work colleagues so they can tell us what they think!

For more information please see the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Website http://www.knzb.org.nz/ pnzb2017

If you want to pass it on, please copy this web address into a new email: www.ccc.govt.nz/chchlife More information about Life in Christchurch and 16

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Advertising in the Review

Since the inception of the Lyttelton Review we have

NEWS been very generous with advertising. Any one off advertisements for businesses have generally been published free. Advertisers are encouraged to make a donation to our volunteer organisation. To be a permanently listed business in the directory and have articles written about your business we have a yearly membership fee of $165 including GST. If you would like to have a yearly listing please contact us infocentre@lyttelton.net.nz and we will forward our membership application.

Your Priorities - Are We On Track?

The Banks Peninsula Community Board would like to hear from you if the issues we’re advocating for align with your immediate and future priorities. We’d also like to let you know what local projects the Council is proposing in its Annual Plan, which will be open for consultation from 20 March - 28 April. We’d like to invite you to come along to one of the community forums below. 27 March Lyttelton 6pm-7.30pm, Lyttelton Community Boardroom, 25 Canterbury Street 29 March Akaroa 5pm-6.30pm, Akaroa Sports Complex, Akaroa Recreation Ground, 28 Rue Jolie 3 April Little River 6pm-7.30pm, Little River Rugby Clubrooms, Awa-iti Domain, Christchurch-Akaroa Road 5 April Diamond Harbour 7pm-8.30pm, St Andrew’s Community Church, 85 Marine Drive Please visit the Council’s Annual Plan website or a Council Service Centre from 20 March to view the Draft Annual Plan and get details on how to make a submission: www.ccc.govt.nz/annualplan. We look forward to seeing you there, Banks Peninsula Community Board

Room Available

Beautiful double room available in one of Lyttelton’s historic cottages. Close to all amenities with views of the bay and port hills. This is a shared home, the layout functions perfectly for this purpose. I offer a peaceful space for anyone looking for short term accommodation or extra space for visiting relatives. All options considered.

Please contact Janette on 021 252 1256 Or email janette.ross@hotmail.com with any enquiries

Semi -furnished house

Available in Lyttelton end of February 2017 • Solid modernised 1960s house with 3 large bedrooms, one bathroom and separate toilet. • On the sunny East side of Lyttelton. • Sunny and warm with two heat pumps, gas fire, double glazing and insulated. • Semi-Furnished • Has a queen bed, table and chairs, sofa, coffee table, sky dish, freeview tv, etc. • Incredible views as all the house is on an upstairs level. • Large sunny deck. Beautiful garden and large flat recreational area with amazing views. • Suit a couple, or a small family. • No smokers and no pets thank you. • $470 per week. Phone Michelle 3288020 or 0274160625

Ground’s upcoming cooking classes are set.

Still very hands-on and a whole lot of fun. Don’t forget you eat a 4-course meal with matching wines, so need to come hungry. Book early as limited seats. Sunday April 30th: Morocco vs Tunisia. When is a tagine NOT a tagine? An intrigung look at the differences between these two fascinating countries’ cuisines, and their similarities. Briks, Harissa, Chermoula and Taguins all make an appearance. Saturday May 27th: Louisiana- Cajun & Creole Due to popular demand we are bringing this class back again this year. Jambalaya, crawfish pie, file gumbo. Yes we do have real file, so come and learn what it is and how to use it. Try a genuine Po’Boy or Muffaletta and see how things are done in “the South”. Saturday June 24th: Korean Cuisine. More than just Kimchi, this cuisine is the “it” food at the moment in the States and Australia. See what all the fuss is about. We will be looking at authentic family recipes, rather than the LA Fusion food trend. Cost is $130 per person including full meal, matching wines, class and recipes. Book at info@ground.co.nz Other classes this year will include Winter Spice, Delights of Turkey, South American Food and Persian Cuisine. Dates to be announced. LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

EVENTS

Our current systems aren’t working for people or the planet, we need change.

What can we do?

The Expo is call to action to look at what is working and what is possible for whole systems change - from the money system to governance to grassroots community. Featuring a weekend of engaging presentations, open-space conversations, innovative models, displays, networking and tools for action. Speakers include: Gar Alperovitz (US), Dr Nafeez Ahmed (UK), Stephanie Rearick (US), Tāmati Kruger, Niki Harre. Matt Slater, Deirdre Kent, Raf Manji, Bronwyn Hayward, Nicole Foss, Gary Flomenhoft, Charles Drace.

WE CAN BE THE CHANGE WE ARE WAITING FOR! Facebook Page: Living Economies Expo, Christchurch Register: expo.livingeconomies.nz Sign up for the newsletter: Margaret@lyttelton.net.nz 18

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Lyttelton Youth Centre

Changes to the services of Lyttelton Community House Trust and Lyttelton Youth Centre It is with sadness we advise the Lyttelton Youth Centre stopped operating as of 23rd March 2017 and that the Lyttelton Community House Trust will begin to operate limited services from 31st May 2017. As with any non-profit organisation (NGO) providing services to the community, reliance on funding from various sources has been critical to the running of our organisation, sadly both organisations are in a position where we have insufficient funds to continue providing these services in their current form. The Lyttelton Youth Centre Inc began at a time when there were significant youth needs in Lyttelton. Over the last few years the Board and Staff are pleased to say the social service needs of youth have changed and whilst we acknowledge all youth need a space to call their own we also need to acknowledge the service of the youth centre has changed and coupled with funding shortfalls the decision was made to close. From the date of the Lyttelton Youth Centre closure the Lyttelton Community House Trust will be the port of call for youth needing assistance. The Lyttelton Community House also faces funding shortfalls and as of 31st May will be offering reduced services. Staff will be working hard to ensure clients have personal implementation plans in place prior to this date to ensure clients still receive the support they require. The meals to the elderly and vulnerable will continue and a trained Social Worker will continue to be employed. Both the Lyttelton Youth Centre Inc and Lyttelton Community House Trust have been operating within the Lyttelton area for a number of years and with increased services since the earthquakes of 2011, during this period they have offered support to many of our local residents both young and old. Both Boards would also like to sincerely thank the staff who have been working with our community for the excellent work they have achieved. Gary Manch Chairperson Lyttelton Community Trust Lester Wilson Chairperson Lyttelton Youth Centre Inc

Stoddart Cottage Trust Expressions of Interest This Trust leases and manages Stoddart Cottage which is situated in Diamond Harbour. We are seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested in becoming a trustee. Recently repaired and refurbished, the cottage is significant as the birthplace of well known Canterbury painter Margaret Stoddart. There is room on the Trust for up to four new members and we would welcome people with marketing expertise, curation skills or knowledge of the arts, but such specialist skills are not essential. Interest in helping plan the future of the cottage would be. This is a voluntary role. Please contact me if you are interested. Secretary, Stoddart Cottage Trust colyernoble@xtra.co.nz or phone: 3293 006.

Job Opportunity

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54a Oxford St Lyttelton just behind the pool Open Wednesday to Friday 10-4pm Saturday 10-1pm

EFTPOS now available

ACCOMMODATION

ROOM FOR RENT: FLATMATE WANTED 01 LYTTELTON Available bedroom with own lounge. Great view and only a 10min walk to shops and cafés. Inclusive Power, firewood, and broadband $220p.w. Beautiful and sunny 2 storey house with wonderful harbour views with sunny balconies and great garden space. Must be neat & tidy. Ph 021 251 7839. 22

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Events WEDNESDAY MARCH 29TH Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Wunder Bar Al Park and his pals.

5-7pm 8pm

THURSDAY MARCH 30TH Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Lyttelton Club Happy Hour Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

5-7pm

4-6pm

SATURDAY APRIL 1ST Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Naval Point Club Learn to Sail

5-7pm 9-5.30pm

SUNDAY APRIL 2ND Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

5-7pm

Freemans Carmel Courtney and Friends

TUESDAY APRIL 4TH Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

3.30-6.30pm

5-7pm

Lyttelton Club Evening Housie Wunder Bar Open Mic and Showcase

WEDNESDAY APRIL 5ND Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Wunder Bar Al Park and his pals.

7.30pm 5-7pm 8pm

THURSDAY APRIL 6

Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Wunder Bar Hopetown Brown Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

5-7pm

Lyttelton Club Happy Hour

4-6pm

SATURDAY APRIL 8TH

Lyttelton Coffee Company New Dawn and Motte Lyttelton Club Happy Hour

5-6 7-8pm

FRIDAY APRIL 7TH

5-6 7-8pm

FRIDAY MARCH 31ST

Lyttelton Club Happy Hour

5-7pm

Fat Tony’s Happy Hour LAF Quiz Happy Hour Naval Point Club Learn to Sail

5-7pm 7.30pm 9-5.30pm

Peninsular Art Auction Lyttelton Primary School Gold Coin viewing Wool Fun Day Charteris Bay 10.15 am call 027 2242421

SUNDAY APRIL 9TH Fat Tony’s Happy Hour

Freemans Carmel Courtney and Friends

5-7pm 3.30-6.30pm

Peninsular Art Auction Lyttelton Primary School Fundraiser $40 Spooky Boogie Vinynalism Lyttelton’s one and only record fair

6-11pm 11am

Galleries:

50 Works Gallery: ‘Leaf House’ - Jennifer Rendall Thursday, March 30, 2017 - Saturday, April 22, 2017 50 London St Lyttelton Thurs- Fri 2-4pm Sat 11-4pm Lytel Gallery: Tarryn Wilson New Works. Drawings and Paintings March 5-31st. 20 Oxford St Lyttelton. Monday to Saturday 10-4pm Sun 11-3pm

Whats New:

Check out the new Club: Hell Fire Club Norwich Quay Corner Norwich and Oxford St Lyttelton Open Wed- Sun check out the facebook page.

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NOTICES

Community Activities in and around the Harbour this Week MONDAY

Community Choir 7.30pm Union Chapel, Winchester Street, Lyttelton. All welcome. Jillie 021 152 8068 Diamond Harbour Yoga 6.30pm - 8pm General Class Diamond Harbour Rugby Rooms

TUESDAY

Community House Shared Lunch 12.00pm 7 Dublin Street Make new friends Diamond Harbour Yoga 6am - 7am Early Bird Class Diamond Harbour Stage Rooms Lyttelton Health Qigong for Seniors 9.30am – 10.30am Union Church, Winchester Street $5 Geraldine Parkes 03 328 7284 or 027 644 4455 Lyttelton Library Storytimes 11.00-11.30am Lyttelton Yoga 9.30am - 10.45am 6.30pm - 8pm Scouts Den Lyttelton Contact Rebecca Boot 021 071 0336 Diamond Harbour Bridge Club 1.20pm for 1.30pm start Diamond Harbour Football Club Rooms. $4 table For more information call 329 4868 or 329 4149 Lyttelton St John Youth Division 6.00pm St John Ambulance Station 52 London St, Lyttelton St Josephs Worker Catholic Church 9am Mass 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton All Welcome More information call 384 1600

WEDNESDAY

Diamond Harbour Bridge Club Bowling Club Rooms 6.40pm for a 6.50 start Partner finder - Carolyn Craw. Ph 329 4684 All welcome Diamond Harbour Singers 7.30 - 9.00pm Every Wednesday in Stage Room of Community Hall. All welcome. Contact Margie 329 3331

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Diamond Harbour Yoga 6am - 7am Early Bird Class Diamond Harbour Stage Rooms Lyttelton Cubs 6.30pm Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180 Lyttelton Garage Sale 10am 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton Second Hand Bargains and more. Lyttelton Harbour Fruit and Vegetable Collective Trading between 12.30 and 2.45pm at the Garage Sale 54a Oxford St Lyttelton Contact Jill Larking for more info 027 237 4960 Lyttelton Library Wednesdays Knit and Yarn 10.00-12.00pm Lyttelton Play Group Lyttelton Playgroup At Kidsfirst Lyttelton 12,30pm- 2.30pm 33 Winchester St Lyttelton Call 03 328 8689 for more information

THURSDAY

Community House Flat Walking Group. 10am Contact Hannah Sylvester. Ph: 741 1427 Diamond Harbour Yoga 6am - 7am Early Bird Class Diamond Harbour Stage Rooms Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade 7.00pm Governors Bay Fire Station Weekly Training, New Members Welcome Lyttelton Garage Sale 10am 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton Second Hand Bargains and more. Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade 7.00pm Lyttelton Fire Station Weekly Training, New Members Welcome

FRIDAY

Diamond Harbour Yoga 6am - 7am Gentle Class Diamond Harbour Rugby Rooms Lyttelton Harbour Business Association Networking Meeting 9.30-10.30 Fat Tony’s 17 London St More Info call 021 027 05450

NOTICES

Community Activities in and around the Harbour this Month Lyttelton Garage Sale 10am 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton Second Hand Bargains and more. Lyttelton Library Fridays Babytimes 10.30-11.00am Lyttelton Yoga 9.30am - 10.45am Scouts Den Lyttelton Contact Rebecca Boot 021 071 0336

SATURDAY

Lyttelton Farmers Market 10.00am London Street, Lyttelton Fresh produce, Live Music, Buskers and More Lyttelton Garage Sale 10.00am 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton Second Hand Bargains and more. Lyttelton Harbour Bazaar Market 10.00am No 6 London St. Artists, Bric a Brac and More

SUNDAY

St Saviour’s at Holy Trinty 17 Winchester Street 10.00am Service with Holy Communion 2nd Sunday of every month only Port Hills Uniting Church Service 10am Sunday Worship. All Welcome

GROUPS

Bay Harbour Toastmasters 6.30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Lyttelton Community Board Room, 25 Canterbury St Contact: Jann Meehan, 021 263 1040 Diamond Harbour Civil Defence 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. Community Church Diamond Harbour Contact: Wendy Coles 0211541434 Governors Bay Civil Defence 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. Governors Bay Fire Station Contact Contact: Ian Palmer 3299 160 Lyttelton Civil Defence 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. Lyttelton Information Centre Contact: Abbie Montgomery 020 4098 9228

Lyttelton Museum Historical Society Contact Liza Rossie 021 211 0832 Lyttelton Netball Club Contact Flo McGregor flomac@xtra.co.nz Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board 9.30am Third Wednesday Each Month Meetings Open to the Public Lyttelton Rugby Club For details visit the club Facebook Page or contact the club’s Rugby Manager Nathan.mauger@gmail.com 021 111 6069 Little Ship Club Canterbury We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month usually at Naval Point Club Lyttelton from 7.00pm. The club has regular guest speakers and undertakes a large range of activities that increase the knowledge and skills and enjoyment of its members and for the benefit of yachting generally. All welcome www.littleshipclubcanterbury.wordpress.com Lyttelton Time Bank 10-4pm Tuesday to Friday. 20 Oxford St Lyttelton 328 9093 www.lyttelton.net.nz/timebank Lyttelton Toy Library Located at the Lyttelton Rec Centre Squash Court 25 Winchester St. Open each fortnight on Saturday morning 10-12 noon. For more information see Facebook Lytttelton Toy Library or email lytteltontoylibrary@gmail.com or call Helen 021 075 4826 Naval Point Old Salts Lunch The Old Salts Lunch is being held on the 2nd Tuesday of every 2nd month with the next one being held next Tuesday, 10th February starting @ 12:00 with 2 course lunch commencing @ 12:45. Contact Barry Bowater 329 4828 or 0272743520 Narcotics Anonymous Lyttelton Meeting 6:30 Monday Community House. 5 Dublin St. www nzna.org St Joseph the Worker R.C.Church 5.30pm Mass 3rd Sunday of the month. Parish House 21 Exeter Street Lyttelton. Ph: 384 1600

Lyttelton Lions 7.30pm Second Tuesday Each Month Lyttelton Community House Contact: Mary 03 328 8523 LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

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2014 | 2015

PLACES TO STAY B@B Settlers Retreat 153 Governors Bay Road

021 186 3220 021 144 2979

thackergj@slingshot.co.nz Hosts: John and Gaynor Thacker

Black Kiwi 022 0541954 Apartment, Reserve Teccace, Lyttelton

blackkiwibnb@gmail.com Host: Sasha

Dockside Accommodation 021 152 3083 22 Sumner Road, Lyttelton

lytteltonaccommodation.co.nz

Governors Bay Bed and Breakfast 03 329 9727 Governors Bay Road, Governors Bay

gbbedandbreakfast.co.nz Host: Eva

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road, Governors Bay

03 329 9433 021 611 820

governorsbayhotel.co.nz Host: Jeremy and Clare

Harbour Lodge 1 Selwyn Road, Lyttelton

027 242 7886

info@harbourlodge.co.nz www.harbourlodge.co.nz

Il Sogno Bed & Breakfast 58 Koromiko Cresent Church Bay

ilsogno@snap.net.nz Host: Graeme and Angela

Little River Camping Ground 287 Okuti Valley, Little River

littlerivercampground.co.nz Host: Marcus

03 325 1014 021 611 820

Orton Bradley Park Camper Van Stay 03 329 4730 Marine Drive, Charteris Bay

ortonbradley.co.nz Host: Ian

The Rookery 03 328 8038 9 Ross Terrace, Lyttelton

therookery.co.nz Host: Rene and Angus

EAT, DRINK, DINE Roots Restaurant 03 328 7658 8 London Street, Lyttelton

rootsrestaurant.co.nz Meet: Giulio and Christy

Lyttelton Top Club 03 328 8740 21 Dublin Street, Lyttelton

www.lytteltontopclub.co.nz

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THINGS TO DO Black Cat Cruises | Quail Island Adventure 03 328 9078 B-Jetty, Lyttelton Wharf [Below Oxford Street] 0800 436 574

blackcat.co.nz

Christchurch Gondola 03 384 0310 10 Bridle path Road, Heathcote valley

welcomeaboard.co.nz

International Antarctic Centre 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport Jack Tar Sailing Dampler Bay Marina, Lyttelton

0508 736 4846 iceberg.co.nz 03 389 9259 027 435 5239

jacktarsailing.co.nz Skipper: Mike Rossouw

Orton Bradley Park Marine Drive, Charteris Bay

03 329 4730

ortonbradley.co.nz

Naval Point Club Our Ocean Water Sports Club

03 328 7029 027 379 9212

www.navalpoint.co.nz

LOCAL EXPORTS Lyttelsoft 03 328 8671 Specialising in Accounting Software

lyttelsoft.co.nz Meet: Penny Mercer

Real Homes New Zealand Limited PO Box 94, Lyttelton

03 390 3393 021 224 6637

realhomes.co.nz Real Estate Agent: Lynnette Baird

Saunders & Co 1063 Ferry Road, Ferrymead

03 940 2435 022 133 6963

saunders.co.nz

Furnishscene

03 977 4630

furnishscene.co.nz

Peter O’Brien Plastering Limited 153 Port Hills Road.

384 2574 027 221 4066

pmobrien@snap.net.nz

Specialising in curtains, blinds, shutters, interior design and color consultancy. Meet Laura, Karen and Bridget

HEALTH, BEAUTY, FITNESS Christchurch Yoga Scout Den, Charlotte Quay, Lyttelton

021 071 0336

Christchurchyoga.co.nz Instructor: Rebecca Boot LYTTELTON REVIEW • March 2017 • Issue: 185

EVENTS

Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade

Our Community’s New Fire Station

OPEN DAY Saturday 8th April 2017 10am-2pm

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EVENTS

SUMNER ROAD PROJECT UPDATE Loose or dangerous rocks and boulders are being removed along Sumner Road, as part of the Sumner Road Geotechnical Risk Mitigation Project. Blasting is required to remove them because it is the safest and most effective way to move large boulders on the bluff. The first two blasts are scheduled for noon Monday 13 and 2pm Tuesday 14 March, weather permitting with a contingency date of Wednesday 15 March. Locals may hear short noises, see some dust or feel some vibrations, and depending on wind conditions, noise may be heard around the harbour basin. The project team have taken a number of precautions and put controls in place to minimise the noise, dust and vibration. The public should stay well away from the project area and the blast exclusion zone, marked in red on the map below. There are signs on tracks and buoys in the harbour that warn of the rockfall risk and on the day security guards will be posted at access points to prevent entry. More blasting work will be required as part of the project however this work won’t begin until April, and we will let people know in advance so they know what to expect. E VANS

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To receive projects updates send your name and email address to: sumner@mcdgroup.com or phone 0508 MCD COMMS (0508 623 266) For more information on the Sumner Lyttelton Corridor project visit www.ccc.govt.nz/slcorridor

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