Lyttelton Harbour Review Ed 103 November 4 2013

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.

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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 [email protected] to reserve your place.

Article: Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

Image: 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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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.

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.

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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

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!

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: [email protected]

If you are unable to attend but would like have a question asked, email: [email protected]

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.

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 [email protected]

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/

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have access to email, but would like read about our local events, Professional Real Estate print hard copies that are available from

Thursdays at the Lyttelton Club; Samo Coffee, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lyttelton Library and at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre on

London Street. Or a copy can be delivered to your door, if you live in within the Lyttelton township: Contact Lynnette on 03 328 7707.

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 [email protected] 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

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

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

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!

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: Thursday 14 November

Where: Naval Point Club, Lyttelton

Restrictions: R18

Details: www.warratahs.co.nz

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.

Freemans Restaurant Every Sunday, 3.00pm Carmel and Musicians, LIVE Jazz Free Event

Lyttelton Club Tuesday 5, 4.00pm Melbourne Cup Day: Experience the Excitement Free to Members n Guests

Every Friday, 7.00pm Live Music Free Event

Naval Point Club Thursday 14 The Warratahs $

Friday 29 Kelly Joe Phelps and the Fog Horn String Band $

Porthole Bar Wednesday 6, 8.30pm Lindon Puffin Live Free Event

Thursday 7, 8.30pm Medway Roots Free Event

Friday 8, 7.30pm DJ Bones Free Event

Friday 9, 8.30pm DIY Duo Free Event

Sunday 10, 3.30pm Afternoon Jam with Barry Free Event

Tommy Changs Saturday 9, 9.00pm Rockabilly, 50's R&B, Rock'n' Roll Free Event

Sunday 17, 3.00pm Fortnightly Vinyl Sunday School Free Event

Wunderbar Monday 4 November Lawrence Arabia

Every Tuesday, 7.30pm Artist Showcase and Open Mic Night Free Event

Pilates Class in Lyttelton Dates: Monday, October 14th - Monday, December 16th

Cost: $100 for the 10 week term or $15 drop-in

Payment: Cash, cheque or internet banking (BNZ 02-0820-0109247-83)

Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm (please note the slight change in time)

Place: Naval Point Club, Lyttelton

To Bring: 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.

Details: More details please contact Jennifer Rice Mobile: 027 2041224 or Home: 03 328 7002

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.

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: [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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 electric-

ity. 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 [email protected]

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.

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!

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 [email protected]

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 com-

munity 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.

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.

Chance to help run our local reserves

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 inter-ested 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.

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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 Management- M.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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CECILY MOA REVIVAL

Fri 22 Nov 4pm - 8pmSat 23 Nov 10am - 2pm

11 Randolph Tce, LytteltonBring a friend

enquiries [email protected] ph 328 9033

20% of sales donated to charity

Grand OpeningThe South Island’s largest Sculpture Exhibition

5.00– 8.30pm Friday November 8Loudon Farm, Charteris Bay Rd,Teddington, Lyttelton Harbour

Order FormPlease complete this form, enclose a cheque and post to:

Sculpture on the Peninsula,47 Reserve Tce, Lyttelton 8082

or tickets can be purchased from our websitewww.sculpturenz.co.nz

Phone 03-328 7402 or 021-0227 1157

Proceeds to Cholmondeley Children's CentreOrganised by the Lombardy Charitable Trust

Please send tickets for Grand Opening to:

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Music from The Carmel Courtney Trio. Innovative catering fromCrater Rim Cuisine, local wines and craft beers. Roving circusperformance from The Loons.

Presentation by Lara Strongman of the Sculpture on the PeninsulaAward of $10,000.

"The Chairs" created by artists Diana Adams ,Jacqui GibbsChamberlain, Bill Hammond, Gill Hay, Roger Hicken, CherylLucas, Doug Neil, Phil Price, Llew Summers, Dean Venrooy,Mark Whyte, and Tim Wraight auctioned by Joe Bennett.

Sculptural work on exhibition from New Zealand's establishedand 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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Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust PO Box 5 Little River Banks Peninsula 7591 Phone: 03-351-8312 E-Mail [email protected] Web: roddonaldtrust.co.nz

“Capture the Magic”

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:

The photographic competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers. See conditions and entry form overleaf.

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

Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust PO Box 5 Little River Banks Peninsula 7591 Phone: 03-351-8312 E-Mail [email protected] 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.

2. 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.

3. Entries must be digital (jpg, tif, bmp formats) and are to be submitted by email to [email protected] or on a CD mailed to Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust, PO Box 5, Little River, 7581.

4. Entries are to be received no later than 5pm on Friday 22 November 2013.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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:

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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

ChristchurchPhoto HuntSend in some of your old photos to help grow a photographic archive and reconnect with Christchurch’s heritage

Enter at your local library or at christchurchcitylibraries.com

Submitted photographs will be copied and returned. Entries must be received by 5pm 17 November. Winners will be announced on 29 November 2013.

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Let’s buy Christmas presents from small local businesses, and self-employed people. For example, from your neighbour who sells on line, a local artist, or a local craftsperson who makes jewellery, or the stunning local gift shop, magazine store, the local bakers that do homemade cakes, buns and

goodies. The guys that run a cafe or the hair dressers. Let’s make sure our money goes to individual people and not multinational companies. This

way, more local people will have a better

Christmas. Support real people. Share this around

if you think this is an awesome way to show community support.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 41 Voelas Road [West School] 03 328 8883 Paige 021 999 848

Acupuncture Therapy 18 Oxford Street 03 328 9053 Robin Kerr

Alexander Technique Private Address 03 328 8968 Belinda Walker

Alterations and Ironing Service Oxford Street Private No. Wendy De Backer 021 0288 1466

Bank of New Zealand 56 London Street 0800 80 04 68 Trish, Kelly, Donna

Banks Peninsula Accounting PO Box 83, Lyttelton 03 328 7231 Chris 021 280 0086

Beauty by Carly Private Address Private No. Carly 021 294 5676

Bells Pharmacy 50 London Street 03 328 8314

Body Kinetics - Gym | Fitness Oxford Street 03 328 7002 Jen 027 204 1224

Christchurch Council Service Centre 15 London Street 03 941 8999 Debbie/Patricia

Christchurch Yoga Private Address 03 328 8889 Rebecca 021 071 0336

Civil and Naval 16 London Street 03 328 7206 Open 7 Days 11am to late

Coastal Living / Picture Framers 34 London Street 03 328 7350

Coffee Culture 18 London Street 03 328 7080

Dandy Designs - Web|Business Develop Private Address 03 328 8646 [email protected]

Diamond Harbour Ferry B Jetty, Lyttelton Wharf 03 328 9078

Dockside Apartments 22 Sumner Road 03 325 5707 Grant / Kathy

Everest Indian Restaurant 2 London Street 03 328 8185 Parminder Singh

Fishermans Wharf 39 Norwich Quay 03 328 7530 Friday to Sunday

Freemans Restaurant 47 London Street 03 328 7517

Frog Web Works 14 Winchester Street Private No. Graeme 027 473 5018

God Save The Queen 33 London Street 03 328 9493 Wed-Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm

Ground | Gourmet Foods, Catering Lyttelton Farmers Market 022 476 8633 [email protected]

Harbour Co-Op 12 London Street 03 328 8544

Harris & Turner 8 London Street 03 328 7358 Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm

Hands on Health | Nutrition Massage Private Address Private No. Rebecca 027 494 6349

Himalaya Design 20 London Street 03 328 7600 Open 7 Days 10am - 4pm

Home Based Child Care Private Address 03 328 7217 Marcia 021 236 1682

Home Based Education Private Address 03 328 9229 Jen Skjellerup

Irish Pub 17a London Street 03 328 8085 Ross, Janet, Roger and Sandy

Jack Tar Sailing West Side, No.7 Wharf 03 389 9259 Mike Rossouw

Land Arch Landscape Architects 13 Exeter Street 03 328 8882 [email protected]

Learn 2 Sail - Dudley Jackson Cressy Terrace 0800 724 5464 www.learn2sail.co.nz

Leslies Bookshop 18 Oxford Street 03 328 8292

London Fish and Chips 34 London Street 03 328 8819

London Street Books Pending New Location 03 328 8088

London Street Dairy 34 London Street 03 328 7358 Open 7 Days

Lyttel Beauty 32 Voelas Road 03 328 7093 www.lyttelbeauty.co.nz

Lyttelton Bakery 6 Norwich Quay 03 328 9004

Lyttelton Builders Limited - Office and Yard 16 Canterbury Street 03 328 9305 Peter Tocker 021 862 537

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre 65 London Street 03 328 9093

Lyttelton Library 35 London Street 03 941 7923

Lyttelton Health Centre 18 Oxford Street 03 328 7309

Lyttelton Physiotherapy 18 Oxford Street 03 328 8111

Lyttelton Recreation Centre 25 Winchester Street 03 941 5656

Lyttelton Sea Foods 6 Norwich Quay 03 328 7628

Lyttelton Service Station 1 Canterbury Street 03 328 8749

Lyttelton Shuttle Airport, Tours, Anywhere Private No. Linda 021 254 4986

London Street Books and Antiques 48 London Street 03 328 8877 Open Tue-Sat 10am to 4pm

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Lyttelton [continued] Lyttelton ‘Top’ Club 23 Dublin Street 03 328 8740

Mac Todd Solicitors 50 London Street 03 328 9992 Ray Blake 021 43 66 50

Maids of Ink 31 London Street 03 328 9263 Basement Level

Min Sarginson Real Estate 53 London Street 03 328 7273 Min Sarginson 027 432 0327

Mondo Vino 42 Norwich Quay 03 328 7744

Orbit Architecture 5 Norwich Quay 03 328 9294 Neil Aitken 021 155 5601

PedalOn Bicycle Service 2 Exeter Street 03 328 9246 021 055 6865

Port Electric : Computer Appliance Repair Private Address 03 328 8099 Ken 021 117 6848

Port Hills Auto Centre 42a Norwich Quay 03 328 9980

Porthole Bar 40 London Street Private No. Mike 021 328 977 [Tue-Sun]

Portico 33 London Street 03 328 8088 Tue-Sun 10am - 4pm

Port View Restaurant 23 Dublin Street 03 328 8740 Wed-Sun + Sat-Sun Brunch

Professionals Real Estate 36 London Street 03 328 7707 Lynnette Baird 021 224 6637

Project Lyttelton Office 54a Oxford Street 03 328 9243 Sue-Ellen

Pynenburg and Collins | Architects PO Box 80, Lyttelton Private No. Simon 021 163 7193

Ray White Real Estate 47 London Street 03 331 6757 Marie | Daisy

Roots 8 London Street 03 328 7658 Christy | Guilio 021 120 8083

Rossouw Window Cleaning Private Address 03 389 9259 Mike 0274 355 239

SAMO Coffee 3 Canterbury Street Private No. Open 7 Days

Sno Clothes and Milly May 8a London Street 03 328 8584 Heather

Special Branch NZ | Arborist Hawkhurst Road 03 328 8303 Tim 022 091 9202

Storm Hairdressing 34 London Street 03 328 8859 Sally | Kat

Tailored Portraits | Photography Cressy Terrace 03 328 7122 Gillian Taylor 021 047 4415

Thea Mickell Services Ltd | Fundraising Private Address 03 384 7547 Thea 027 607 7282

The Mindful Body Private Address 03 328 9923 Janet 027 368 6515

The Rookery Ross Terrace 03 328 8038 Angus | Rene

Time to Resolve | Mediation Service Private Address 03 328 8219 Chantal 022 618 8532

View Hairdressing Private Address Private No. Megan 027 488 5173

Volcano Radio Private Address 03 328 8566

World Organics Skincare Private Address 03 328 7446 Nicki 027 423 9455

Diamond Harbour Bronwen Jones– Writing and PR Services Rawhiti Street 03 329 4303 www.bronwen-jones.com

Chalfont Cafe 2 Waipapa Avenue 03 329 4854 7Days 9-4pm +Wed-Sun ‘til late

Diamond Harbour Country Store 2 Waipapa Avenue 03 329 4854 7Days 8.30-5.30 +Wed-Sun ‘til 7pm

Diamond Harbour Ferry Waipapa Avenue 03 328 9078

Diamond Harbour Medical Centre 2a Waipapa Avenue 03 329 4402

Godley House Cafe 2e Waipapa Avenue 03 329 4880 www.godleyhouse.co.nz

Orton Bradley Park Marine Drive 03 329 4730

Snowdrop Cottage Children’s Store Waipapa Avenue 03 329 4464 Open 7 Days 9.00am - 5.00pm

Shunyata Retreat | Day Spa 10 Rawhiti Street 03 329 4773 www.journeyessence.com

Thrive: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Nutrition Private Address 03 329 3254 Mark and Lou Warren

Governors Bay At Home Childcare Limited 18 Bay Heights 03 329 9970 Neave Ross-Wallace

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road 03 329 9433

She Chocolat 79 Main Road 03 329 9825

Living Springs Bamfords Road 03 329 9788

Brunch

Chalfont Cafe 2 Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4854 9am Open Every Day

Civil and Naval 16 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7206 9am Saturday | 9am Sunday

Coffee Culture 18 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7080 8am Open Every Day

Freemans Restaurant 47 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7517 9am Saturday | 10am Sunday

Godley House Cafe 2e Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4880 9am Wednesday to Sunday

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road Governors Bay 03 329 9433 8am Open 7 Days

Port View Restaurant 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton 03 328 8740 11am Saturday | 11am Sunday

SAMO Coffee 3 Canterbury Street Lyttelton Private No. 8am Open 7 Days

She Chocolat 79 Main Road Governors Bay 03 329 9825 10am Weekdays | 9am Weekends

Lunch

Chalfont Cafe 2 Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4854 Open Every Day

Civil and Naval 16 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7206 Open Every Day from 11am

Everest Indian Restaurant 2 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8185 Open Every Day

Fishermans Wharf 39 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 7530 Friday to Sunday

Freemans Restaurant 47 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7517 Saturday | Sunday

Godley House Cafe 2e Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4880 Wednesday to Sunday

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road Governors Bay 03 329 9433 Open Every Day

Irish Pub 17a London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8085 Open Every Day

Lyttelton Bakery 6 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 9004 Monday to Saturday

Porthole Bar 40 London Street Lyttelton 021 328 977 Open Every Day

Port View Restaurant 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton 03 328 8740 Wednesday to Sunday from 11am

Roots 8 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7658 Thursday | Friday

SAMO Coffee 3 Canterbury Street Lyttelton Private No. Monday to Sunday from

She Chocolat 79 Main Road Lyttelton 03 329 9825 Open Every Day

Dinner

Chalfont Cafe 2 Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4854 Wednesday to Sunday

Civil and Naval 16 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7206 Open Every Day

Everest Indian Restaurant 2 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8185 Open Every Day

Fishermans Wharf 39 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 7530 Friday to Sunday

Freemans Restaurant 47 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7517 Open Every Day

Godley House Cafe 2e Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4880 Friday | Saturday

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road Governors Bay 03 329 9433 Open Every Day

Irish Pub 17a London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8085 Open Every Day

Porthole Bar 40 London Street Lyttelton Private No. Open Every Day

Port View Restaurant 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton 03 328 8740 Wednesday to Sunday

Roots 8 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7658 Tuesday to Saturday

Tommy Chang’s 48 London Street Lyttelton Private No. Wednesday to Sunday

Take Away

Everest Indian Restaurant 2 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8185 4pm - 8pm Every Day

Fishermans Wharf 39 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 7530 11am - 8pm Tue to Sun

London Street Fish and Chips 34 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8819 11am - 8pm Every Day

Lyttelton Bakery 6 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 9004 7am - 3pm Mon to Sat

Lyttelton Sea Foods 6 Norwich Quay Lyttelton 03 328 7628 11am - 8pm Every Day

Port View Restaurant 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton 03 328 8740 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] 2 Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour 03 329 4854 9am Open Every Day

Harbour Co-Op 12 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 8544 9am Open Every Day

Harris & Turner 8 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7358 Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm

London Street Dairy 34 London Street Lyttelton 03 328 7358 8am Open Every Day

Lyttelton Farmers Market On London Street Lyttelton 03 328 9243 10am Every Saturday

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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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06 Wednesday

Knit and Yarn Group 10.00am Lyttelton Library, London Street All Welcome. Bring your next project.

Lyttelton Play Group 10.00am Lyttelton Main School All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346

Community Garden 10.00am The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Shared lunch from 12.00pm

Curious About Local Currency? 6.00pm Lyttelton Main School All Welcome. Project Lyttelton 03 328 9243

Lyttelton Cubs 6.30pm Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180

Lindon Puffin Live 8.30pm Port Hole Bar, London Street Free Event, All Welcome

07 Thursday

Governors Bay Pre-School Music 9.15am Governors Bay School Library All Under 5s Welcome with Adult | $3.50

Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade 7.00pm Lyttelton Fire Station Weekly Training | New Members Welcome

Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade 7.00pm Governors Bay Fire Station Weekly Training | New Members Welcome

Contra Dance Night 7.30pm Private Address, Cass Bay Contact Bill 03 328 8985 | $5

Medway Roots 8.30pm Port Hole Bar, London Street Free Event, All Welcome

08 Friday

Baby Time 10.30am Lyttelton Library, London Street Stories, Rhymes, Activities | Under 2yrs old

Live Music Band 7.00pm Lyttelton Club, Dublin Street Good Old Rhythm and Dance Favourites

Retaining Wall Issues Group 7.30pm St Martins School, Albert Street Confirm [email protected]

DJ Jones 8.30pm Port Hole Bar, London Street Free Event, All Welcome

09 Saturday

Banks Peninsula Walking Festival All Day Various Locations Visit: www.lyttelton.net.nz for Details

Sculpture on the Peninsula All Day Loudon Farm, Teddington Open all Weekend | Pay at the Gate

Quail Island Overnight Camp 10.00am Bookings Are Essential Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180

Lyttelton Farmers Market 10.00am London Street, Lyttelton Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and More

Lyttelton Garage Sale 10.00am The Portal, 54a Oxford Street Second Hand Bargains and More

Lyttelton Arts Space 10.00am No.6 London Street Local Artists and Exhibition Space

Plenty to Share - Cnr London and Canterbury Bring, Exchange and Share Food

10 Sunday

Banks Peninsula Walking Festival All Day Various Locations Visit: www.lyttelton.net.nz for Details

Lyttel Soccer 10.00am Rugby Soccer Grounds End of Godley Quay: Ages 3-9 All Welcome

Combined Church Service 10.00am Union Church, Winchester Street All Welcome

Live Jazz Sundays 3.00pm Freemans, London Street Carmel Courtney Live | Free

Afternoon Jam with Barry 3.30pm Porthole Bar, London Street Free Event

St Josephs Worker Catholic Church 5.30pm 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton All Welcome

11 Monday

Lyttelton Play Group 10.00am Lyttelton Main School All Welcome. Andrea Solzer 328 9346

12 Tuesday

Story Time 10.00am Lyttelton Library, London Street Stories, Rhymes, Activities | 2-4yr olds

Lyttelton Health Qigong for Seniors 10.15am Union Church, Winchester Street Geraldine Parkes 03 328 7284

Community House Shared Lunch 12.00pm Comm.House, 7 Dublin Street Make new friends

Lyttelton St John Youth Division 6.00pm St John Ambulance Station 52 London St, Lyttelton

Artist Showcase and Mic Night 7.30pm Wunderbar, London Street Fresh Talent Live | Free Event