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Walking Festival Begins Head to Head Walkway for Whakaraupo/ Lyttelton Harbour Want to get intimate with the beautiful scenery of Whakaraupo/Lyttelton Harbour? See the crabs scuttling in and out of their holes, the vibrant bird-life, all the little hidden bays and the stunning reflections in the water of the harbour: Come on the Harbour Loop walk in the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival. The walk serves to trial an uncompleted walkway from Godley Head to Adderley Head that the council has been working on in past years. Rowena MacGill and Nicole Wiedemann will lead the walk in two parts over the two weekends of the Walking Festival, 2nd - 3rd November and 9th - 10th November. MacGill says: “Although at six hours each day it is a full day's walk, the track is mostly easy and we will have plenty of stops to rest and chat. The plan is to go from Lyttelton, around the harbour to Purau in two days, but it is of course possible just to do one day. The scenery is wonderful, with new perspectives - quite different to whizzing past in a car on the road. There is huge potential for the Head to Head walk. We can share our beautiful harbour with visitors and have many local businesses blossoming alongside it. For example Nicole, who is guiding the walk on the 2nd and 3rd, is setting up a guided walk business on the Bridle Path.” The Walking Festival also offers – for the first time – walks across the whole of Banks Peninsula, including an introduction to the GeoPark project with Dr. Sam Hampton, the popular overnight camp at Quail Island with Mark Brabyn, and a great variety from short walks in the townships to more challenging tramps. Find the full programme of 39 walks at www.lyttelton.net.nz or pick up a brochure at your local library. For more information or to book for walks phone the Lyttelton Information Centre 03 328 9093 Lyttelton Harbour Festival Dates Set for 2014 Project Lyttelton introduces a new Lyttelton Harbour Summer Festival for 2014, including The “Lyttelton Tea Party,” a night of music and festivities around Lyttelton township on Friday 7th February, and “The Great Pirate Beach Picnic Party” in Corsair Bay on Saturday 8th February. Like the Festival of Lights, the Summer Festival includes an open invitation for local businesses and community groups to hold an events or get involved. The Harbour Harvest Festival is planned for 4th - 6th April 2014. The Harvest Festival offers a weekend of activities, workshops, stalls and performances celebrating the culmination of a year's work in the garden, a time of bounty and a traditional focus for community celebration. Article: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1310/S01024/walking-festival-promotes-head-to-head-walkway Image: www.tuataratours.co.nz/nz-walking-tours/akaroa-walk
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Creating Opportunities for Children Check Out Cubs, and the Walking Festival Camp Mark Brabyn and his family have been Lyttelton residents for many years. A change in lifestyle has enabled Mark to have more time with his family and enabled him to help in the local community. Mark loves the outdoors and has a back ground in taking groups of adults into the back country, enjoying New Zealand’s wonderful outdoor experiences. With those experiences, and some down time, Mark is putting those talents to good use. During this year Lyttelton Cubs needed some new leaders. Mark saw this as a new opportunity for him. Drawing on the experience he gained from leading groups of adults with Hiking New Zealand, and knowing how much they enjoyed the team building and the comradeship, Mark is applying the same skills and knowledge to the Lyttelton Cubs to create some really neat activities for local children. Cubs, Mark explains, are for boys and girls from the ages of seven to ten. “Lyttelton Cubs meet every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.00pm. Many of the activities that we run are modelled on games that are used to organise with the adults, Spot Light, Sardines, Back to Base. Everyone seems to like them no matter what age” he said. Mark helps coordinate the Cubs with Elise Bryant. With eighteen eager children they also need help from the children’s parents as well. “Cubs works best with all of our families getting involved. It needs to be a real team effort to work” he said. With a wealth of fabulous facilities on the doorstep here in Lyttelton, this also enables the Cubs to have great outdoor experiences together and with their families. Mark mentions “we recently spent the weekend at Living Springs Bush Camp. The facilities were amazing from great walking tracks, to the pool and really cool balance bikes”. Added to Living Springs there is also Orton Bradley Park and Quail Island within close distance. If you would like more information on Lyttelton Cubs call Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180 or visit www.scouts.org.nz
Quail Island Camp Separate from Cubs, but as part of the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival, Mark will be leading the family camp on Quail Island. You can participate in this wonderful activity for just the cost of the boat ride to the Island. “It’s so amazing to have the Island to yourselves when the last ferry leaves at 3.30pm” says Mark. Activities include many of the games listed above plus great walking and swimming opportunities. Kiwi Ranger activity books will also provide lots of fun things for children to do over the weekend. To participate on the family camp you will need your own camping gear, food and equipment. Reservations need to be made in advance. Call the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre 328 9093 or email infocentre@lyttelton.net.nz to reserve your place. Article: Image:
Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Supplied by Mark Brabyn [green tee-shirt] Lyttelton Cubs recent trip to Living Springs. With thanks.
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Lyttelton Tennis Club House Returns Epitome of a Great Team Effort Whenever it is needed Lyttelton residents step up and make things happen. Kristi Calder, Lisa Mason, Lucie Ozanne and Jillian Frater all have children and after the earthquakes with so few opportunities for recreation and meeting places around the Lyttelton township this dynamic foursome decided they would try and get funding to bring the old tennis club building on Cressy Terrace back to life. With a great proposal they approached Vodafone New Zealand, the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, the Project Lyttelton Community Earthquake Fund, Rotary and the Christchurch City Council. Before long the funding was secured and in the case of Vodafone the $20,000 they applied for became $34,000! Close ties to all parts of the community made the task move forward quickly. With a mixture of pro bono, in kind and paid work, locals chipped in to make it all happen and on Saturday October 19 the team had a great community celebration at the newly opened club rooms which will serve as the tennis club hub plus a meeting place for local activities. Jillian on behalf of the group thanked many people who had assisted the project in its two and a half year life. People she thanked included Simon Blencoe from Pynenburg and Collins Architects Limited for his work on the plans, Drew Hartstone the builder from Windy Ridge Limited, many council staff spanning reserves to heritage teams, Ray Blake from MacTodd Limited for legal help, Anthony Bown for advice and of course all the funders. The opening day was a big success with many local parents, children and the wider community enjoying a celebration. A terrific TimeBank trade resulted in a wonderful tennis inspired cake being created by two local ladies. Whilst there is still a little more work to be done on the grounds, the tennis courts are able to be used and the club rooms are in wonderful condition. The club room building dates back to the 1920’s. During the restoration Vitoria Bliss and Brendan Smyth from the Christchurch City Council Heritage team grew attached to the old honours board. They have kindly offered to restore it. An example of yet another community driven response that just typifies life in Lyttelton. Activities are already in full swing on the site. Tennis lessons are every Thursday evening. The team have had one outdoor movie evening and have more planned. Club membership has started again. The joining fee is a really reasonable at just $5.00. If you would like more information about the club and its facilities please contact Jillian Frater 03 328 7470. Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Images: LH Information Centre | Left to Right: Jullian Frater, Kristi Calder, Lisa Mason and Lucie Ozanne
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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 lytteltonreview@gmail.com Wendy Everingham 03 328 9093 021 047 6144 infocentre@lyttelton.net.nz
Rushani’s Cake for Greatness Acknowledging Lyttelton Volunteer: Laura Hopper Toward the end of October, Rushani baked a gorgeous carrot, ginger and sunflower seed cake topped with a slightly tart yoghurt icing for Lyttelton volunteer, Laura Hopper. Laura Hopper. Rushani says “Laura is very committed to our Lyttelton children by organising and coaching various sports year round. After a bit of detective work from Ange Hodgson and assistance from Rachele Joyce, we found Laura at the Lyttelton Combined Schools Athletics day as a parent-helper. I have noticed that our Cake for Greatness recipients just so happen to be doing their good deeds when I do the delivery. I'm sure that isn't a coincidence! Thank you once again Laura. You're a real team-player. What a great role model for our children.” Rushani’s next Cake for Greatness delivery will be on 7 November. Rushani is always eager to hear about who is in the community doing great things, so if you would like to nominate a local group of people, business or individual who deserves special recognition and a well deserved treat with their morning cuppa, send your nominations to Rushani via her Facebook page, and try to give some specific examples of community kindness/greatness/ awesomeness, where possible. You will also find Rushani at the Lyttelton Farmers Market, every second Saturday, with a range of delectable home baked treats. Rushani’s Cake for Greatness: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rushanis/222728904531644 Background Cake for Greatness is an initiative Rushani set-up in September 2013 after realising just how many people volunteer and give so selflessly to the local community. Everyone knows that Lyttelton is a very special little town and that is not just because of the Port Hills that hug the community or the beautiful harbour, but because of the positive contribution people continue to give, without expecting anything in return. On her weeks off from the Lyttelton Farmers Market, where Rushani has a fortnightly food stall selling unique and different cakes, biscuits and a range of seasonal savoury tarts and pies, she decided to make the most of her time by baking a cake for someone to enjoy for their good deeds. Cake for Greatness is Rushani’s way of saying thank you to our local individuals, community groups or locally-owned businesses for all that they do. Cake for Greatness does not happen without your nominations and is another example of everyone helping each other for a good cause. If you would like to nominate a local group of people, business or individual who deserves special recognition and a well deserved treat with their morning cuppa, send your nominations in via Rushani's facebook page. Please remember to give specific examples of community kindness/greatness/awesomeness where possible. Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Images: Supplied by Rushani, with thanks
Lyttelton Play Group If you are new to Lyttelton, or are a local resident with a new baby, this group is such a fun and beneficial opportunity to feel part of the Lyttelton community, and have support and friendships as parents. Lyttelton Play Group is held every Monday and Wednesday morning, 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Lyttelton Main School Hall with inside and outside play space. Everyone is welcome. A donation of 50cents per play session goes towards coffee. Kirsty is the new co-ordinator, and she looks forward to meeting some new mums, dads and babies. No need to book, just turn up.
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 Lyttel Arts Space at No.6 London Street. 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 on Saturday mornings from 10.00am to 1.00pm, so where else would you want to be!
Fireworks Warning Fireworks are now on sale, we want everyone to stay safe. So please, follow the instructions and use the little stands you can buy to hold fireworks safely on the ground before you light them. Never try to relight something that hasn't gone off and keep some water handy. If you are planning a bonfire, check with the local council to see if you need a fire permit. And of course, try not to scare your neighbours or any pets. Or, get more bang for your bucks and just take your family to one of the big public displays. Article: www.facebook.com/LytteltonVolunteerFireBrigade
Council Funding Community Volunteers Mayor Floats Idea Council to Fund Community “Facilitators” Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has floated the idea of council funding for community "facilitators" to build resilience in local communities. The suggestion came after at special mayoral forum to boost the city's "social capital". The Lyttelton Time Bank was held up as a model, providing support in the recovery of Lyttelton after the February 2011 quake. Local Lyttelton resident Liz Briggs, of the Project Lyttelton Time Bank, said it already had an extensive database of individuals in the community and the skills they offered. That allowed the Lyttelton Timebank to quickly identify key people in the community to mobilise and help in the wake of the quake, which left Lyttelton isolated from the rest of Christchurch. Forum-goers were keen to set up more organisations such as the Time Bank to allow communities to cope better during and after disasters. However, they acknowledged that money would be needed to pay for people to organise such groups. Dalziel said it was hard to get find money to pay for administrators because philanthropists and donors prefer to pay for things rather than for people to do work. It was something the council "should try to address", she said. Another forum speaker was United States urban planning expert Laurie Johnson. "There are these different phases of recovery. You have emergency and you have restoration. And then there are two kinds of reconstruction. There's the kind of reconstruction which is essentially returning to pre-disaster levels or something slightly more. And then there is the reconstruction which is more of a transformation. A major transformation will take 10 years or more," she said. "Christchurch is doing all kinds of reconstruction. Some areas have really returned to their form and function. Some areas are still going through this restoration to pre-disaster." Article Source:
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/hills-and-harbour/9356604/Mayor-wants-crisis-funds-for-community-helpers
Grubb Cottage Draws International Interest Grubb Cottage in Lyttelton’s main street had now been open for several months and was open over the weekend as part of the Reconnect experience heritage event coordinated by the City Council. The cottage is open from 10.00am to noon every Saturday and is free to visitors. Over the last few months many local and Christchurch visitors have enjoyed seeing through the 1851 cottage seeing how it has been used and changed over time. We have even had international visitors with the Ambassador of Cuba Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro calling in recently to view the conservation work carried out by the Council. John Grubb originally purchased the land at 62 London Street from the Canterbury Association for the sum of 23 pounds – this was the first land sold by the Association after the distribution of the balloted sections to those who had pre-purchased in England. At the time the cottage was built, many of the early immigrants were living in barracks, and in rough nuts built from canvas on frames, punga, ferns and ships ballast. Article: Grubb Cottage, with thanks
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.
Chess Joins Petanque Playing on the Albion Square Chess pieces are now available at the Lyttelton Library for free use by anyone wanting to have a game on the mosaic seat located on Albion Square. The seat was made by Tim Taylor, who says that the built-in chessboard was a spontaneous addition triggered by a comment from a volunteer helping with the construction. Now that the seat is being warmed daily by the spring sun, its time for the chessboard to be put to good use. Tim says that his aim in building the seat was to help bring colour and quirkiness to central Lyttelton. He also tried to capture permaculture ideas and a spirit of local sufficiency in the design. The seat harvests water, includes a herb-spiral and has a solar-powered light. Vegetables are planted for the community in the accompanying garden. The organic shapes and bright mosaics are of course very much influenced by the work of Hundertwasser and Gaudi. The seat is one of seven transitional projects that were commissioned by Christchurch City Council this year. In the final design for Albion Square the seat is to be relocated up onto the top terrace of the site. The Lyttelton Timebank also supported the project, with over 50 'time credits' being earned by volunteers who helped along the way. To play chess just ask to borrow the pieces from the friendly library staff. Article and Image: Tim Taylor, with thanks
Protect London Street Projects Did you know that the Hop Scotch site, the garden beside the Council Service Centre plus many of the other planters and seats along London Street have been lovingly created and looked after by a local residents? These improvements have been created to enhance our wellbeing, and to make the town centre more attractive. Well unfortunately that hard work is being eroded, as people are taking things from the sites. Of late plants and a wheel barrow have completely disappeared. The latest casualty, a chair created by Kerry Donnelly, has also disappeared. As commented by the project co-ordinator “it's not on when a community starts stealing from itself. Please return the items that are missing for the enjoyment of everyone.”
Parihaka Remembrance Service Lyttelton Community House wish to invite you to attend the Annual Parihaka Remembrance service. This will be held on Tuesday 5 November, 10.00am at the Lyttelton Rose Garden – former Gaol site. From there you are also invited to attend a second service that will be held at the memorial stone next to the church at Rapaki. Light refreshments will be served after this in Lyttelton.
Retaining Wall Issues Group There will be a meeting of the Christchurch Retaining Walls group, which now numbers over 80 households, on Friday 8th November 2013, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at the St Martins School Hall in Albert Terrace, St Martins. The purposes of the meeting is—For people to meet each other and put faces to names; Share information about EQC retaining wall settlements; Discuss other issues surrounding retaining walls (shared walls, valuation, repairs; and to agree on the future direction of the group. Confirm your attendance so that organisers have an idea of numbers: retainingwalls-group@yahooxtra.co.nz If you are unable to attend but would like have a question asked, email: lynnette.baird@gmail.com
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Curious About Local Currency Project Lyttelton will be hosting an evening in early November with special guest Matthew Slater, a “community currency engineer.” Matthew is a co-founder of the Community Forge, a not-for-profit organisation that provides communities with localisation tools to become more resilient. These tools use open-source software to create local currencies that enable local trade in goods and services. If you are curious about how local currencies can improve local economies, how they work, what sort of local currency systems exist, and how they are changing the world for the better - come and join us. This event will be held in Lyttelton, on Wednesday 6 November, 6pm at Lyttelton Main School Hall. We will start with conversations over a shared meal and continue with a trade floor game. With this “hands on” approach, Matthew will show us how monetary systems can work differently and he will be available for further discussion and questions. To give us a better idea of participant numbers, please RSVP to nina@lyttelton.net.nz
Rhythm Rocker at Tommy Changs Saturday November 9, 9.00pm | Free Admission Rockabilly, 50's R&B, Rock'n' Roll by London DJ Rockin' 50's. The hottest rockin' tunes from the London Rockabilly Club Scene. It's the only place you'll hear these fantastic tracks! Come and have a drink and enjoy. http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/rhythm-rocker/lyttelton
Sculpture on the Peninsula Sculpture on the Peninsula is the South Island’s largest sculpture exhibition. Contemporary work from over 50 established and emerging artists will be for sale. Enjoy good coffee and simple, cafe style food on-site or bring a picnic to share with family and friends. Be amused, inspired and challenged as you wander around Loudon Farm in Teddington. http://www.sculpturenz.co.nz/
combined church service Since the deconstruction of Lyttelton’s historic churches you may not have heard that Lyttelton hosts a combined church service every Sunday morning at 10.00am at the Union Church in Winchester Street, Lyttelton. All residents welcomed.
Sunday 10am : Union Church, Winchester Street
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton | Sunday 10 November 5.30pm | Year of Faith Talk, All Welcome
Armistice Day 2013 Monday 11 November 11.00am | Remembrance Park by Bridge of Remembrance Christchurch Memorial RSA will have their own New Zealand Made Poppies available at the Armistice Day parade and service at the Sgt Henry Nicholas VC MM statue in Remembrance Park by the Bridge of Remembrance at 11:00an on Monday 11 November. Come along and show that we have not forgotten the fallen solders. Lest We Forget. A modern day conversation between a child and their parent: Selling poppies in town today: Why are they selling poppies, mummy? The poppies, child, are flowers of love. For the men who marched away. Why not a beautiful rose: But why have then chosen a poppy, mummy? Because, my child, men fought and died In the fields where the poppies grow. Why are the poppies so red: But why are the poppies so red, mummy? Red is the colour of blood, my child, The blood that our soldiers shed. But why is the heart of the poppy black, mummy? Black, my child, is the symbol of grief. For the men who never came back. Mummy, why are you crying? My tears are my fears for you, my child. For the world is forgetting again. Article Source: www.facebook.com/ChristchurchMemorialRsa
Lyttelton Reserves General Meeting The next meeting will be the Triennial General Meeting. It will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday 11 November 2013 at the Lyttelton Club, 23 Dublin Street, Lyttelton. The meeting is a public one and its primary purpose is to elect a new committee for the coming three years. Anyone interested in joining the committee may submit their names beforehand to Suzanne Fenwick Suzanne.Fenwick@ccc.govt.nz or do so on the night of the meeting. Of course people interested are invited to make informal inquiries as well. The election of the new committee will be followed immediately by a meeting of the new committee with the initial purpose of electing the new officers. Those attending the meeting will be welcome to get together socially at the club from 7 pm. Article: Lyttelton Reserves Committee, 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!
Sport Canterbury Open Swim Series Every Wednesday at Corsair Bay Be part of the 2013 Sport Canterbury Ocean Swim Series at Corsair Bay. Sport Canterbury is proud to team up with Surf Life Saving New Zealand to host this six race series, which will run on Wednesday evenings from 13 November to 18 December 2013. Whether you are an experienced open water swimmer or a novice with little or no open water swimming experience, this series of summer events caters to all ages and abilities. Sport Canterbury's new Ocean Swim Series replaces the Surf 'n' Turf series run by Christchurch's David and Clare Bennison. Every Wednesday from11th November until Christmas Article Source: http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/sport-canterbury-ocean-swim-series/lyttelton
Zombie Run at Orton Bradly Zombierun is an interactive apocalyptic five kilometre run through a zombie infested quarantine area! But you’re not just running against the clock. You’re also running from blood-thirsty, virus-infected, brain-eating zombies! The scariest race ever and a lot of fun! You can sign-up as runner, or as zombie. This is one event you don't want to miss! What Happened: An outbreak of a strange virus in Christchurch has caused all infected people to be quarantined in Orton Bradley Park. Medical teams in the park worked around the clock to find a cure, but just when they found a vaccine things went horribly wrong. It's your task to find the vaccines before you get eaten or even worse turn into one of them! How It Works: After registration you'll receive last minute instructions on how to survive and how to find the vaccines. You'll be released in small groups to not alert the zombies. From there it's up to you. Run! Scream! Survive! If you find the vaccines and reach the finish line in one piece, the medical team will be able to cure you even if you have been bitten. Of course we celebrate this with a big after party! - You will be given a flag belt with three flags that represent your health - Zombies will be waiting to grab your flags and eat your brains - If you lose all your health flags, you're dead, and the zombies win - Health packs will be hidden throughout the course - In these health packs you'll find extra flags you can attach to your flag belt - Two vaccines will be hidden throughout the course - You have to find these vaccines to be allowed to continue & complete the mission What to Expect - The unexpected! - Hordes of hungry zombies, crawling, staggering or running, waiting to jump you and eat your brains - Man-made and natural obstacles that will slow you down to make you easier prey - Use smart thinking to find the vaccines and choose your route wisely, or your 5k might become a 10k! - Use speed and strategy to make it to the finish line alive, that means a least one flag intact. If you finish with zero health flags, even the vaccines cannot save you anymore. Limited spaces so be quick! Check out the web site: www.zombierun.co.nz Article Source:
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/zombierun-christchurch-2013/banks-peninsula
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.
The Warratahs LIVE Naval Point Club | Thursday 14 November New Zealand 1985 – at the height of 'new wave' and Kiwi pub rock was an unlikely time to form a country band. However, a bunch of Wellington's musicians did just that. Called The Warratahs, the band's two-year residency at inner-city tavern The Cricketer's Arms drew increasingly large crowds, attracted by the mix of covers and originals in the style of Hank Williams, Jimmy Rogers and Hank Snow played in an acoustic style. The Warratahs began touring and in 1987 turned up in Gore, at the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, for the legendary Gold Guitars country music awards. It was no surprise when, three days later, they walked away with the title of Best Group. The band went into the studio in 1986 and recorded a Barry Saunders/ Wayne Mason song Hands of My Heart. Released as a "single", the song received significant national airplay and led to the recording and release of The Warratahs' first long-player Only Game in Town in late 1987. The album spent 26 weeks in the charts and clocked up "gold" sales. Covering the country, The Warratahs were now a full-time touring band reaching almost every part of New Zealand with their distinctive sound. A Saunders-penned song - Maureen - was lifted from the album and also received heavy airplay. Both "Maureen" and "Hands of My Heart" are still among the most-requested songs in The Warratahs' repertoire. Like most bands who have extensively toured the relatively small New Zealand market, Australia soon beckoned and The Warratahs quickly built up a steady following in Sydney and Melbourne. New Zealand tours with Billy Joel and Johnny Cash (twice) followed, as well as their own headlining shows on both sides of the Tasman. Also during this period, in 1991, a second album was released; Too Hot To Sleep featured the singles "St Peter's Rendezvous", "Fool's Paradise" and "Bruno's Last Ride". Two more albums followed, as well as a Best Of which went platinum - but after eight years of flat-out touring it was time to take stock. With differing song writing styles and directions emerging Mason left and was replaced with accordion/piano player Alan Norman. Singer and songwriter Saunders used the hiatus to write and record two solo albums -"Weatherman" and "Magnetic South" - the latter winning the New Zealand Music Country Album Award. By now it was 1999 and time to take the Warratahs out on the road again. The band joined legendary performance poet Sam Hunt and headed out on the "Drivin' Wheel" tour - to find that their following in heartland New Zealand was as strong as ever. In November of the same year a new Warratahs album was released - One of Two Things, featuring guest appearances from Hunt and singer Caroline Easther, garnered much critical acclaim and also picked up the NZ Music Country Album gong. Four years later, a Warratahs Collection album spent six weeks in the charts and reminded fans of the vast catalogue of (largely Saunders composed) songs that the band had amassed over the years. Around the same time a new Saunders album "Red Morning" was gathering considerable critical acclaim and marked a milestone of his 'singer-songwriter' career. Now, twenty-odd years on, The Warratahs are a New Zealand music institution. The distinctive vocals of Barry Saunders and individual violin style of Nik Brown reach all the way back to the band's beginning in 1985 and, along with Saunders' elemental songs, form the core of 'The Warratahs Sound'. Still touring and playing shows and festivals, they continue to pull the crowds and deliver strong and exciting performances. Although they play songs from their five albums they have always continued to develop and record new material. When: Where: Restrictions: Details:
Thursday 14 November Naval Point Club, Lyttelton R18 www.warratahs.co.nz
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.
Freemans Restaurant Every Sunday, 3.00pm
Carmel and Musicians, LIVE Jazz
Free Event
Melbourne Cup Day: Experience the Excitement Live Music
Free to Members n Guests Free Event
Lyttelton Club Tuesday 5, 4.00pm Every Friday, 7.00pm
Naval Point Club Thursday 14 Friday 29
The Warratahs Kelly Joe Phelps and the Fog Horn String Band
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Lindon Puffin Live Medway Roots DJ Bones DIY Duo Afternoon Jam with Barry
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Rockabilly, 50's R&B, Rock'n' Roll Fortnightly Vinyl Sunday School
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Lawrence Arabia Artist Showcase and Open Mic Night
Free Event
Porthole Bar Wednesday 6, 8.30pm Thursday 7, 8.30pm Friday 8, 7.30pm Friday 9, 8.30pm Sunday 10, 3.30pm
Tommy Changs Saturday 9, 9.00pm Sunday 17, 3.00pm
Wunderbar Monday 4 November Every Tuesday, 7.30pm
Pilates Class in Lyttelton Dates: Cost: Payment: Time: Place: To Bring: Details:
Monday, October 14th - Monday, December 16th $100 for the 10 week term or $15 drop-in Cash, cheque or internet banking (BNZ 02-0820-0109247-83) 7.00pm to 8.00pm (please note the slight change in time) Naval Point Club, Lyttelton Wear comfortable clothing and either socks or bare feet are fine. Please bring a yoga or Pilates mat. We do have a small number of mats to lend out for those that do not have a mat to begin with or have forgotten there's on the night. More details please contact Jennifer Rice Mobile: 027 2041224 or Home: 03 328 7002
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!
Garage Needed, Short Term A Randolph Terrace resident is wondering if anyone in Lyttelton could provide storage for their old truck so that they can take it off the road for a period of time and prevent it from further rust damage? They are looking at building a garage over the next few years but for now would love to preserve the truck somehow. Email if you can help: s.corcoran@xtra.co.nz
Summer Work Wanted Hello. I am looking for paid part-time work between now and late January, or early February. My normal job at the university unfortunately stops for four months over the summer period. I have acquired many transferable skills during my career, which has included a variety of roles in offices, working from home and self-employment. My skill set includes administrative; computer and typing skills; knowledge of different technical terminologies; command of a variety of writing styles; and teaching skills. Plus I have practical experience on building site, so am fairly handy too. Ideally I am looking for 15+ hours per week, the more hours the better really, between Saturday and Thursday if possible. If anyone hears of anything suitable, I would appreciate the opportunity to work. Phone Jonathan Bowman 03 328 7212 or mobile 027 5407 007 or email jonnybowman@yahoo.com
Cleaner Wanted Cleaner required - two hours per week for Cass Bay home. General household cleaning duties. References required. Please call Jac 021 821 376 for more information.
Lyttelton Short Term Rental 01 House in Lyttelton available for short term rent. Fully furnished, 2-3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, spacious, great views, quiet private location with easy access. Available immediately. Please phone Michael on 3288043 for more details.
Lyttelton Short Term Rental 02 Two bedroom, fully furnished character cottage for short term let in Lyttelton - perfect for during EQC works or for visitors. Available from 17th November until 5th January.$90 a night price includes: wood for log burner, telephone (local calls only), internet and electricity. Stays of 7 days or more - price negotiable. Call Lottie on 328 8303 or 0211201654.
Short or Long term Accommodation in Lyttelton Double room with a view, walk in wardrobe. Fully furnished, linen provided if short term. Lock on door of room. Clean and tidy in a warm and sunny house. Nice garden, decks and amazing views. Short walk to shops. Tidy working professional people wanted - suite couples. Not suitable for children. No pets. Available now. Cost negotiable. Contact Michelle 328 8020 or 0274160625
Accommodation in Lyttelton Wanted Mature woman looking for accommodation in Lyttelton. Would love a sunny garden. References and good job. Please call 022 104 4546 or email linseed@es.co.nz Looking for long term accommodation. Ideally a sleep out or something self contained. Can be small and rustic and if it gets sun I don't need power. Limited by a small budget. If you can help please leave a message for Sacha on 328 9093.
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. 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.
District Plan Review Christchurch City Council's District Plan, combining the City Plan and Banks Peninsula District Plan, is currently under review. A series of community drop-in sessions and stakeholder presentations was held in late August - early September, along with an online conversation. We had advised that the first chapters of the District Plan Review would be notified for submissions in late November 2013. This is no longer the case. Notification of the first chapters will now take place in the New Year, with a specific date still to be determined. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or feedback on the District Plan Review, please email dpreview@ccc.govt.nz For more information on the Review: http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/districtplanning/districtplanreview/index.aspx Article: Brigitte de Ronde | City Planning Unit Manager
Community Invited to Play Part in Local Water Management People throughout Canterbury are being invited to express their interest in joining one of the water management committees set up in 2010 and 2011 as part of the collaborative Canterbury Water Management Strategy. Christina Robb, Programme Manager Canterbury Water Management Strategy, said the committees are looking for new people who can see others’ points of views and who can work collaboratively to find solutions for water issues.“The Canterbury Water Management Strategy is an innovative approach to managing fresh water. It’s about finding the best balance between restoring our environment while providing for viable farming and communities throughout the region. “The work going on as part of the Strategy will help to ensure safe drinking water supplies, sustainable farming practices and clean rivers and streams, as well as enhancing recreational opportunities and protecting environment and cultural values. “We are sure there are many people in Canterbury who are passionate about making a positive difference in water management and we encourage them to put their names forward by filling out an expression of interest form,” she said. Eight of the eleven water management committees in Canterbury are looking for new members either as part of a refresh process or to replace members who have resigned. This includes the Regional Committee which is inviting expressions of interests for all seven community members. The six zone committees looking to refresh members are Ashburton; Hurunui-Waiau; Selwyn-Waihora, Waimakariri, Orari-Opihi-Pareora; and Upper Waitaki. A replacement member is also being sought for the Christchurch-West Melton zone committee. Candidates must be able to attend the committee meetings, and live in or have a significant relationship with the zone or region they are applying for. Candidates will be notified by Friday 8 November 2013 if they have been shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a selection workshop at which they will be asked to make a presentation and participate in an assessment workshop. The remaining three zone committees (Banks Peninsula, Kaikoura, and Lower Waitaki – South Coastal Canterbury) will wait until 2014 to refresh their community membership due to recent changes. If you would like more information or to fill out an expression of interest form please visit www.ecan.govt.nz/canterburywater or phone Environment Canterbury Customer Services on 0800 324 636. Expressions of interest are due now, or by 4 November 2013.
Chance to help run our local reserves
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ou probably know that there are several reserves close to Lyttelton. One is Whaka Raupo, on the west of the town, 87 ha, between the Bridle Path and Cass Bay. Another is Urumau, 26 ha, on the east side, above Foster and Gilmour Terraces. You may have walked there. The City Council owns these two reserves and an elected committee of interested residents manages them. The Committee is a sub-committee of the Lyttelton/Mount Herbert Community Board and is assisted by Council staff. An election to the Committee is going to be held on the 11th November this year. There is a lot of work involved in keeping the reserves usable by residents. The Committee makes policy for the reserves; organises and carries out weed control; works with schools and residents to
forms walking and mountain bike tracks; replant the reserves; undertakes animal pest control; recreation opportunities and works towards enhancement of these natural spaces and local biodiversity. If you are interested come along to the Lyttelton Club, corner Dublin and Winchester Street, Lyttelton, 7.30 pm 11th November 2013. Don't think that you have to campaign or make a speech. At the meeting you can nominate yourself or someone else. We try to accommodate everyone who is interested. Membership of the Committee is for three years. We have about six meetings a year and occasional work parties. If you are only interested in doing practical things like weed busting or planting, not in attending meetings, come along and/or let us know.
Enhancement Planting – Instant forest? The ultimate aim of the Lyttelton Reserves management committee is to see the Whaka Raupo and Urumau reserves restored to a vegetative cover similar to that which covered the slopes of the harbour basin prior to human habitation with good access for active and passive recreation. On the lower and gentler slopes the vegetation would have been a varying dominance of totara and matai with a mix of hardwood canopy trees – mahoe, lemonwood, narrow-leaved lacebark and broadleaf. On the higher steeper slopes the natural vegetation is more drought tolerant with trees and shrubs such as ngaio, kowhai, kanuka, golden ake ake, five finger, cabbage tree, small-leaved shrubs, vines, short tussocks and small herbs. Higher up on humid and shady sites a greater range of forest species can survive. Just plant it! Frequently the popular opinion is – if you want a forest, just go and plant one – it works fine with pine trees. The problem is that many native species rely on the process of ecological succession where other plants provide a nursery allowing seedlings to be established with some protection from wind, frost and drought. Native species planted randomly on an open hillside will not survive. Existing gorse and broom cover provides an excellent support for the regeneration of shrub and hardwood forest within 2 to 5 years (refer to earlier article on Minimal Interference ManagementM.I.M). However where there is extensive grass and pasture cover the spread of native species is much slower, at the boundary of existing forest stands with slow retreat of the pasture as it is over topped by taller species. In these areas Enhancement Planting can be used to accelerate the natural regenerative process or to control gorse and broom on the reserve boundaries reducing the need for weed spraying.
An example of a planting plan in church reserve at Rapaki.
The issues relating to Enhancement Planting are: costs in terms of both dollars and labour, and species provenance. The species mix and planting plan needs to be carefully organized to promote succession and good distribution without over crowding or ‘under’ planting. The planting process. Depending on the size of specimens, the planting method used is to clear an area 200 -1000mm square, this is turned over to provide some natural mulch and dished to capture & retain moisture.
Planting finally completed. On slopes some furrows in a vee-shape may be dug to help funnel run off to the plant; this reduces or does away with the need for supplementary watering. Tall grasses surrounding the planting are
preserved to help provide frost and wind protection. The plantings need to be checked regularly and ‘released’ for the first 2 years and at decreasing intervals after that. During summer supplementary watering may be required depending on the season. All in all hardly instant!
Ngaio, mulched and protected from frost.
Provenance? Provenance, where the plants originate from, can be an issue with enhancement planting. The Whaka Raupo reserve has a high level of native biodiversity with 114 native species recorded; of these 7 are nationally rare or uncommon; and a further 13 are rare or uncommon on Banks Peninsula. It is important to maintain this local ecosystem; any old native won’t do, they need to be our natives! With M.I.M the seed stock is drawn from the natural
remnant areas for Enhancement; plants need to be grown from this seed stock or from similar areas on Banks Peninsula. Enhancement planting has a definite role in the revegetation of the reserve areas but it is not a ‘one step and forget process’ – it requires careful planning, time, energy and is not cheap. Richard Hopkins (text) Brian Downey (photos)
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Fri 22 Nov 4pm - 8pm Sat 23 Nov 10am - 2pm 11 Randolph Tce, Lyttelton Bring a friend enquiries celia@cecily.co.nz ph 328 9033
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Sculpture on the Peninsula Proceeds to Cholmondeley Children's Centre Organised by the Lombardy Charitable Trust
Grand Opening The South Island’s largest Sculpture Exhibition
5.00 – 8.30pm Friday November 8 Loudon Farm, Charteris Bay Rd, Teddington, Lyttelton Harbour Music from The Carmel Courtney Trio. Innovative catering from Crater Rim Cuisine, local wines and craft beers. Roving circus performance from The Loons. Presentation by Lara Strongman of the Sculpture on the Peninsula Award of $10,000. "The Chairs" created by artists Diana Adams ,Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain, Bill Hammond, Gill Hay, Roger Hicken, Cheryl Lucas, Doug Neil, Phil Price, Llew Summers, Dean Venrooy, Mark Whyte, and Tim Wraight auctioned by Joe Bennett.
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Sculptural work on exhibition from New Zealand's established and emerging artists including: Matt Akehurst, Gary Baynes, Graham Bennett, Madeleine Child, Barry Clarke, Paul Dibble, Egg et al, Alison Erickson, Leah Fraser Henderson, Hannah Kidd, David Lloyd, Sam Mahon, Rory McDougall, Adrienne Millwood, Chris Moore, Zoe Nash, Juliet Novena Sorrel, Linda Pringle, Aaron te Rangiao, Hamish Southcott, Sian Torrington, Deborah Walsh, Marion Wassenaar, Chris Weaver, Greg Yee.
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Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Photographic Competition Entries close on 22 November 2013 The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust aims to get more people engaging with and appreciating the special landscape, environment, culture and heritage of beautiful Banks Peninsula. As part of its work the Trust is developing new walking opportunities on the Peninsula and documenting all the walks with comprehensive track maps for visitor centres, brochures and web information. The Trust is now seeking your help to build up a fantastic image library to capture the magic of exploring Banks Peninsula on foot. We invite you to submit photos showing people of all ages, including children and young people, enjoying themselves in a natural way as they explore its landscape, environment and special places on foot. You may enter as many photos as you like in our Photographic Competition run in conjunction with the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival. Our judges will review them and best ones will be selected for use on our website or published materials. The top three photographers will be awarded with these great prizes:
First Prize Tickets for two on the four day private Banks Peninsula Track Second Prizes “Plant life on Banks Peninsula” by Hugh Wilson and “Shelter from the Storm”, by Rob Brown, Shaun Barnett and Geoff Spearpoint
The photographic competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers. See conditions and entry form overleaf. Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust PO Box 5 Little River Banks Peninsula 7591 Phone: 03-351-8312 E-Mail secretary@roddonaldtrust.co.nz Web: roddonaldtrust.co.nz
Terms & Conditions of Entry The competition is run by the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust. By submitting an entry in the competition, entrants agree to the following terms and conditions. 1.
All entries must have been photographed on Banks Peninsula.
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All entries must include people engaged in walking or related activities (such as picnicking). Judges will be looking for natural shots rather than posed groups.
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Entries must be digital (jpg, tif, bmp formats) and are to be submitted by email to secretary@roddonaldtrust.co.nz or on a CD mailed to Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust, PO Box 5, Little River, 7581.
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Entries are to be received no later than 5pm on Friday 22 November 2013.
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The entrant must be the sole owner and author of copyright and all other intellectual property in the material submitted to the judges. Each entrant agrees to indemnify Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust from and against all claims, demands, expenses and damages that Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust may face or incur as a result of any breach of this condition.
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Copyright on photographs submitted will transfer to the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust. The Trust will include them in its photographic library and may use them, without any payment obligation, on its website, in materials published by the Trust, and share them with partner organisations for the purposes of promoting walking, the environment and sustainable management of Banks Peninsula. The name of the photographer will be credited.
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The judges will be appointed by the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust. The judges’ decisions will be final and not subject to appeal or correspondence. Results will be announced in early December 2013.
Please ensure you fill in and include the details below when you submit your entry: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Photographer Name: Photographer Address: Phone number: Email: Indicate whether you are a Professional or Amateur photographer: Date & Location of Photo: Declaration I have read the Terms & Conditions on this entry form and agree to abide by them. Entrant’s signature
Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust PO Box 5 Little River Banks Peninsula 7591 Phone: 03-351-8312 E-Mail secretary@roddonaldtrust.co.nz Web: roddonaldtrust.co.nz
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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 329 9908. 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 London Street. If you are interested in joining, then pop on in. 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 Kirsty 021 234 3689. Project Lyttelton The Portal, 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton [located behind the Swimming Pool]. Office 03 328 9243.
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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 Civil and Naval 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 God Save The Queen 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 Learn 2 Sail - Dudley Jackson Leslies Bookshop London Fish and Chips London Street Books London Street Dairy 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 London Street Books and Antiques
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 16 London Street 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 33 London 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 Cressy Terrace 18 Oxford Street 34 London Street Pending New Location 34 London 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 48 London Street
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dana@dandydesigns.co.nz Grant / Kathy Parminder Singh Friday to Sunday Graeme 027 473 5018 Wed-Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm 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 www.learn2sail.co.nz
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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 33 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
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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
Diamond Harbour Bronwen Jones– Writing and PR Services Chalfont Cafe Diamond Harbour Country Store Diamond Harbour Ferry Diamond Harbour Medical Centre Godley House Cafe Orton Bradley Park Snowdrop Cottage Children’s Store Shunyata Retreat | Day Spa Thrive: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Nutrition
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Brunch Chalfont Cafe Civil and Naval Coffee Culture Freemans Restaurant Godley House Cafe Governors Bay Hotel Port View Restaurant SAMO Coffee She Chocolat
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Lunch Chalfont Cafe Civil and Naval 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
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2 Waipapa Avenue 16 London Street 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
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03 329 4854 03 328 7206 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.
Wednesday to Sunday Open Every Day Open Every Day Friday 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
Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton
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 Harris & Turner London Street Dairy Lyttelton Farmers Market
2 Waipapa Avenue 12 London Street 8 London Street 34 London Street On London Street
Diamond Harbour Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton Lyttelton
03 329 4854 03 328 8544 03 328 7358 03 328 7358 03 328 9243
9am Open Every Day 9am Open Every Day Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm 8am Open Every Day 10am Every Saturday
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accommodation “ places to stay around the harbour
November 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 $130 to $180 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 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. Studio 15 tourism accommodation $150 per night. 15 Main Road, Governors Bay. Phone 03 329 9586.
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what’s on around the harbour this week November 2013
06 Wednesday Knit and Yarn Group Lyttelton Play Group Community Garden Curious About Local Currency? Lyttelton Cubs Lindon Puffin Live 07 Thursday Governors Bay Pre-School Music Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade Contra Dance Night Medway Roots
10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 6.00pm 6.30pm 8.30pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Lyttelton Main School The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Lyttelton Main School Port Hole Bar, London Street
All Welcome. Bring your next project. All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346 Shared lunch from 12.00pm All Welcome. Project Lyttelton 03 328 9243 Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180 Free Event, All Welcome
9.15am 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm
Governors Bay School Library Lyttelton Fire Station Governors Bay Fire Station Private Address, Cass Bay Port Hole 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 Free Event, All Welcome
08 Friday Baby Time Live Music Band Retaining Wall Issues Group DJ Jones
10.30am 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street St Martins School, Albert Street Port Hole Bar, London Street
Stories, Rhymes, Activities | Under 2yrs old Good Old Rhythm and Dance Favourites Confirm retainingwalls-group@yahooxtra.co.nz Free Event, All Welcome
09 Saturday Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Sculpture on the Peninsula Quail Island Overnight Camp Lyttelton Farmers Market Lyttelton Garage Sale Lyttelton Arts Space Plenty to Share
All Day All Day 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am -
Various Locations Loudon Farm, Teddington Bookings Are Essential London Street, Lyttelton The Portal, 54a Oxford Street No.6 London Street Cnr London and Canterbury
Visit: www.lyttelton.net.nz for Details Open all Weekend | Pay at the Gate Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180 Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and More Second Hand Bargains and More Local Artists and Exhibition Space Bring, Exchange and Share Food
10 Sunday Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Lyttel Soccer Combined Church Service Live Jazz Sundays Afternoon Jam with Barry St Josephs Worker Catholic Church
All Day 10.00am 10.00am 3.00pm 3.30pm 5.30pm
Various Locations Rugby Soccer Grounds Union Church, Winchester Street Freemans, London Street Porthole Bar, London Street 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton
Visit: www.lyttelton.net.nz for Details End of Godley Quay: Ages 3-9 All Welcome All Welcome Carmel Courtney Live | Free Free Event All Welcome
11 Monday Lyttelton Play Group
10.00am
Lyttelton Main School
All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346
12 Tuesday Story Time Lyttelton Health Qigong for Seniors Community House Shared Lunch Lyttelton St John Youth Division Artist Showcase and Mic Night
10.00am 10.15am 12.00pm 6.00pm 7.30pm
Lyttelton Library, London Street Union Church, Winchester Street Comm.House, 7 Dublin Street St John Ambulance Station Wunderbar, London Street
Stories, Rhymes, Activities | 2-4yr olds Geraldine Parkes 03 328 7284 Make new friends 52 London St, Lyttelton Fresh Talent Live | Free Event
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