The Fifth Ship Art Installation Installation Public Artworks in Lyttelton The Fifth Ship public art installation was created by Lyttelton artist Trent Hiles, was installed recently as part of Christchurch City Council’s Transitional Project on Lyttelton’s new civic square site, on the corner of London Street and Canterbury Street. Consisting of four, five metre high sculpted timber panels, each one has been painted with nautical flags translating text that the artist has written as a response to the earthquake on 22 February 2011 that devastated much of the township, irreparably damaged the iconic Harbour Light and Time Ball buildings, and saw the loss of life of two Lyttelton residents. The artwork follows on from an earlier nautical flag work Trent Hiles installed in July 2011 on the Harbour Light site, as part of National Poetry Day. “This work is much more evolved and personally relevant”, says Trent. “Not only does it have an immediate aesthetic appeal with its vibrant primary colours, wind-swept appearance and sheer height but the text itself acknowledges not only the community’s loss, but also the resolve of those who remain. Being painted in the nautical flag alphabet the link to the port town is obvious. It is also a nod to my great-great grandfather, Captain William Scotland, who sailed the Rangitiki into Lyttelton from England for the first time in 1876, with 361 settlers on board.” Given the complexity of translating the work without any knowledge of the nautical flag alphabet, Trent has created a postcard to go with the installation. It gives the viewer, should they want to know what the text says, a helping hand in ‘reading’ the work. A copy of the post card is attached to this issue of the Lyttelton Review, or postcards are available adjacent to the installation or found at the Lyttelton Library. Trent says “I was fortunate to be one of the recipients of funding from the City Council for the Transitional Projects on the newly-acquired civic space. My response to this has been to create a work that is about the community and for the community. My real hope is that the community takes the time to work out what it says, embraces the project, and that it remains on the site once it is formally developed.” For further information please contact the artist. Email: [email protected]Phone: 021 1728 373 Article and Image: Trent Hiles, with thanks www.lytteltonharbour.info “ “ lyttelton harbour review 15 July 2013 E89 community news from port lyttelton to port cooper Professionals Kennard Real Estate Limited MREINZ www.kre.co.nz
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The Fifth Ship Art Installation Installation Public Artworks in Lyttelton
The Fifth Ship public art installation was created by Lyttelton artist
Trent Hiles, was installed recently as part of Christchurch City Council’s
Transitional Project on Lyttelton’s new civic square site, on the corner
of London Street and Canterbury Street.
Consisting of four, five metre high sculpted timber panels, each one
has been painted with nautical flags translating text that the artist has
written as a response to the earthquake on 22 February 2011 that
devastated much of the township, irreparably damaged the iconic
Harbour Light and Time Ball buildings, and saw the loss of life of two
Lyttelton residents.
The artwork follows on from an earlier nautical flag work Trent Hiles
installed in July 2011 on the Harbour Light site, as part of National
Poetry Day. “This work is much more evolved and personally
relevant”, says Trent. “Not only does it have an immediate aesthetic
appeal with its vibrant primary colours, wind-swept appearance and
sheer height but the text itself acknowledges not only the
community’s loss, but also the resolve of those who remain. Being
painted in the nautical flag alphabet the link to the port town is
obvious. It is also a nod to my great-great grandfather, Captain
William Scotland, who sailed the Rangitiki into Lyttelton from England
for the first time in 1876, with 361 settlers on board.”
Given the complexity of translating the work without any knowledge
of the nautical flag alphabet, Trent has created a postcard to go with
the installation. It gives the viewer, should they want to know what
the text says, a helping hand in ‘reading’ the work. A copy of the post
card is attached to this issue of the Lyttelton Review, or postcards are
available adjacent to the installation or found at the Lyttelton Library.
Trent says “I was fortunate to be one of the recipients of funding from
the City Council for the Transitional Projects on the newly-acquired
civic space. My response to this has been to create a work that is
about the community and for the community. My real hope is that the
community takes the time to work out what it says, embraces the
project, and that it remains on the site once it is formally developed.”
For further information please contact the artist.
After the February 2011 earthquake the Otago Peninsula Community Board generously
gave a $4,000 donation to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board. And at the recent
Community Board Conference in Wanaka, the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board
officially thanked the Otago Peninsula with a copy of the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade
fundraising book “The Brigade”. It was Adrian Te Patu’s great idea to pass over a copy of
this book.
Deputy chairpersons for the Otago Peninsula Community Board, Chris Garey, later wrote
to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board to say “ we were greatly touched by your
generous gift and it is sitting in a beautifully built red cabinet with white gloves beside it
for handling purposes on a pedestal in Bellamys Gallery in MacAndrew Bay for the
community to look at. At the end of our triennium, it will go to the Portobello Fire Station.
It is a beautiful book and very moving to read. There was a photo of us with the book and
an article in the Star Community Newspaper [left].”
After the earthquakes, a further $500 was generously donated by the Pahiatua on Track
Community Board [Tararua District]. From the $4,500 donations received, $2,400 has been
granted to the Diamond Harbour School; and now the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community
Board plans to use some of the remaining money to reinstate some of the wooden
benches on the hill climbing streets which have been lost over time. The Board are waiting
on Christchurch City Council staff to make it happen.
Article: Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board, with thanks
Image: Top: Adrian Te Patu and Paula Smith presenting The Brigade book
Lower: Otago Peninsula Community Board with The Brigade book
Some Port Hills Tracks Re-Opened Christchurch City Council is pleased to announce the reopening of four tracks that were damaged by the earthquakes. Following
rock remediation work, each track has been inspected and approved for reopening by geotechnical engineers and Council staff.
The four Port Hills tracks reopened are:
• Bridle Path
• East Enders
• Scarborough Bluffs
• Upper section of Captain Thomas Track
Tracks reopened on Tuesday 25 June 2013. The opening of these tracks is a significant step in re-establishing the highly used
network of tracks in the eastern section of the Port Hills.
Christchurch City Council Transport and Greenspace Unit Manager John Mackie says, “We’re delighted to have these tracks
reopened as we know what they mean to our residents. Having safe tracks accessible for the public again is another positive step
for the region, and gives our residents more recreational opportunities. We would stress however that the conditions are still very
wet, muddy and may be slippery in places, and some tracks may also be closed for mountain biking.”
In case of any further significant aftershocks or significant weather events, in the interest of public safety the tracks may need to
close and be reassessed.
Updates on which tracks are open or closed can be found on the Councils website www.ccc.govt.nz/trackstatus
Article: Christchurch City Council Media Release
Home Insurance Changes Very few regions in New Zealand will experience a natural disaster on the scale and magnitude
that Canterbury endured from September 2010 to December 2011. Christchurch residents
know firsthand what complete loss of a home really means, so it pays to stay ahead of the
changes to the residential insurance market so that you are not left behind should disaster
strike, again.
In the past the most common form of insurance policies for residential dwellings has been “Full
Replacement”. Going forward, this policy will be changing to “Sum Insured”. All home owners
will now be expected to know the full cost of rebuilding their home.
From your policy renewal date, your insurance company may be switching you over to a new
policy option referred to as an agreed and maximum “Sum Insured Policy”. Under an agreed
Sum Insured home policy, your home will be insured up to a maximum dollar amount. So if
your home is destroyed, called a total loss or uneconomic to repair in insurance terms, the
maximum amount payable to rebuild your home will be the Sum Insured value that will be
shown on your home insurance renewal documents.
Local Professionals real estate agent Lynnette Baird, has written a booklet to highlight what you need to know about these
insurance changes, and who you can contact for further advice and guidance on this issue. For your free copy please just email
Lynnette at [email protected] with your physical address, and a copy will be put in the post to you.
Article: Lynnette Baird, Professionals Real Estate
Police Request At a recent community network meeting, the police asked that all crime be reported. There is a growing local issue with boy
racers. If you need to report anything, call 111 if it is happening at the time, or if it is after the fact, contact the Lyttelton police
station on 378 0200.
Classes for Older Adults Anna Sheen is the Christchurch City Council Community Recreation Adviser covering the Lyttelton Mt Herbert area. Anna is
involved with community recreation and programmes, and is currently looking at classes for older adults. If anyone has ideas in the
recreation area, please contact Anna on 941 5107 or [email protected]. Article: Helen Shanks, Strengthening Communities Administrator (South West), Community Support Unit, Community Services | Email: [email protected]
Naval Point Quiz nights Naval Point Club are repeating last year's successful Quiz nights. Here's an opportunity to keep the crew together over
the winter months. Tuesday evenings, starting at 6.00 pm in the Wardroom. A quiz competition with a little nautical flavour.
Ground's outstanding food will be available. Bring your own nibbles for later in the evening, there's no guarantee Willie's crew will
share! Can the R Class Squadron overcome the Coastguard's challenge this year? Starts Tuesday 16 July at 6.00pm.
Naval Point Little Ships Club Dudley Jackson will talk about AIS, GPS, Skipper Qualifications, Survey and his experiences running a Sailing School. The Little Ships
club meet at 7.30pm for 8pm on 3rd Thursday of each month in the Wardroom. The club exists for people with a love of the sea
and matters nautical to socialise and share their experiences and knowledge. All welcome whether you want to know where to
start or are a seasoned boat owner. Visitors welcome, Annual membership $20. Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm.
Temporary Accommodation Available Cottage available for six weeks rental for an EQC repair. Call 03 328 7766 for more information.
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.
Lyttelton Top Club
Saturday July 27, 8.30pm | $15 Non Members
Home Grown Lyttelton: Not to be missed selection of talented local Lyttelton musicians playing it loud for the National Farmers
Market conference. Grab your tickets from the Lyttelton Farmers Market or the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Sunday July 20, 5.30pm | Sunday Mass
The Irish Bar
Saturday July 20, 7.00pm
Ignition - Rock covers of the 80's and 90's and today.
Tommy Chang’s Bar
Saturday July 27,
Plastic Pa Co, Log Horn Breed and Salad Boys
Wunderbar
Wednesday July 17, 8.00pm | Free Event
Adam McGrath: of The Eastern live in the Front Bar foot stomping heart break blues. Adam McGrath is the lead singer, guitar
player and majority songwriter for Lyttelton country song slingers The Eastern.
Thursday July 18, 9.00pm | $5.00 Door Sales
Zillionx and Guests: Twerk away your cares to the bumpin beats and romantic croon hop of Zillionz - live and direct from the
capital city. Special local guests too...
Friday July 19, 9.00pm | $10 Door Sales
Husk: Fresh off playing alongside Americans', Moon Duo and King Tuff, Auckland Stoner Trio Husk are set to unleash their high
energy live show around the country. They will play 11 shows in June/ July covering the length and breadth of New Zealand.
Brandishing solid riffs, accomplished drumming and thunderous bass, Husk create a refreshing dose of tight, psych-rock music.
They draw influence from classic Psych/ Blues/ Prog artists such as King Crimson and Free, as well as their contemporary
counterparts Graveyard, The Black Angels and Sleepy Sun.
Friday July 26, 8.oopm | $5.00 Door Sales
Stone Cold Chillers: not your average covers act!
Saturday July 27, 9.00pm until Late | Free Entry
Jungle Farm, Little Jah and Kindred Sound System: Heavyweight reggae sound system session. Come and join us for a skank as we
play the best in roots reggae and heavy dub - with full crew - strictly positive vibes.
subscribe to the lyttelton harbour review The Lyttelton Harbour Review is published every Monday and can be delivered straight to your email inbox. Just send an email with the
words “subscribe me” in the subject line, then sit back and wait for the next instalment of local news, events and reviews. If you do not
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.
The Tin Palace | Seeking Submissions Next Exhibition: Transit of Dreams
The Harbour Arts Collective’s opening exhibition at the Tin Palace is “Transit of Dreams”. We are seeking artworks to form a group
show that will present the variety, quality and innovation of artists working in the vicinity.
Transit of Dreams will run from Thursday 29th August until Sunday 8th September. The exhibition opening will take place on
Wednesday 28th August.
The submission guidelines are as follows:
� Works are sought which respond to the theme of dreams, fantasy, illusion or imagined reality.
� Include an artist statement about your work, biography and contact details.
� Provide dimensions, high resolution image of your work and specify any additional requirements that will need to be taken
into consideration.
� If you are represented by another gallery, please ensure that you have permission to exhibit your work at the Tin Palace.
� All work must be delivered by the deadline (20th August), suitably framed, wired and prepared for hanging / display.
� The Tin Palace holds Public Liability insurance and great care will be taken of your work however the Tin Palace accepts no
liability for damage or theft of any work in the gallery or whilst in transit. Insuring the work is the responsibility of the artist.
* Artists selected to exhibit their works in a group show will pay a $50 fee.
� Unless otherwise specified, all works will be considered for sale at the retail price indicated by the artist and 20% of the retail
price will be retained by the Tin Palace. A purchaser may not remove the work until the end of the exhibition.
Please give yourself plenty of time to apply. We look forward to receiving your submission by 24th July.
Flat Mates Wanted Two large double rooms for rent, on the sunny side of Lyttelton. We have just moved into this amazing, large four bedroom house
on the sunny side of Lyttelton. We are a happy and friendly couple [Andy and Sabina], and have live in shared houses for the last
eight. We are looking for some social, friendly and fun people or couples [24+, professional] to share this great house with. We
have got two large, unfurnished, double rooms available for rent, both of which have fantastic views over Lyttelton Harbour. Rent
per week is $150.00 excluding electricity, internet, etc. The house has a large lounge/kitchen area and a wood burner, with white
goods and some furniture. The House is five minutes walk from the famous Lyttelton Farmers Market, London Street and No.28
Bus stop. If you are interested, we would like to meet you. Give us a ring and come to have a look. Sabina 022 080 1405 and Andy
021 024 62439.
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.
Presented by Gavin Bishop Illustrator of Mr Whistler, by Margaret Mahy
Location: Lyttelton Library When: 7pm, Wednesday,
24 July 2013 Free admission
Book sales on the night from The Children’s Bookshop
LYTTELTON HEALTH QIGONG
SIT AND BE FIT FOR SENIORS
Qigong uses easy-to-learn movements to guide the mind to draw in and replenish Qi.
The movements increase flexibility, balance and co-ordination, the Qi heals and energises, and the whole activity brings deep relaxation and a calm and focussed mind. This is also a Falls Prevention Programme.
LYTTELTON UNION PARISH CHURCH HALL
TUESDAYS 10.15-11.15 am
START 18 JUNE 2013
$5.00 per session
Please phone Geraldine 328 7284 or Wendy 741 1427
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CRESSY TRUST & LYTTELTON COMMUNITY HOUSE TRUST
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
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 the Lyttelton Port Company admin building car park, 56 Norwich Quay. 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 Jodi Rees 328 9246 and Andrea Solzer 328 9346 [note the phone numbers are very similar].
Project Lyttelton
The Portal, 54a Oxford Street, Lyttelton [located behind the Swimming Pool]. Office 03 328 9243.