Bay Harbour: September 25, 2019

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PAGE 2 Wednesday September 25 2019 BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz get in touch from the editor’s desk GOOD ON Diamond Harbour residents for digging their toes in over Godley House (see page 1). Godley House was once the watering hole where issues of the day were discussed over an ale or three. And for most partaking, the location meant it was a leisurely stroll home. But hold the phone – city council staff have tried to put a spanner in the works by making a cafe planned for the site alcohol-free! So the good folk of Diamond Harbour have rebelled and now have the backing of the Banks Peninsula Community Board: The cafe must have a liquor licence it says. Let’s hope common sense prevails and the city council agrees with the board decision. That way drinkers and non-drinkers will be happy. – Barry Clarke GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Jess Gibson Ph: 021 914 169 jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Jo-Anne Fuller Ph: 364 7425 jo.fuller@ starmedia.kiwi Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@ starmedia.kiwi your local views Get veges ‘on tap’ David Bryce provides a few tips on how to start your own eco-friendly vege garen. Page 12 community events Yarn while you knit Meet like-minded people at One Stitch at a Time tomorrow from 10am until noon at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre. Page 15 tasty bites Traditional American dessert Lime pie is a well-known Florida dish, it can be made even better with a box of fresh New Zealand limes. Page 18 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 10,056 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Brookhaven, Heathcote, Ferrymead, Redcliffs, Mt Pleasant, Sumner, Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Akaroa. more homeS wanted for Strong buyer demand! Spring is the time of plans and projects! If your plans include buying or selling a home/investment then I am ready to help. Demand is high for As Is Where Is properties to brand new family homes - if you want to know the latest value of your home call Chris today for a free appraisal and market update. Chris moores Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 Harcourts Grenadier Ferrymead, 1020 Ferry Road P: 03 384 7950 | m: 027 588 4440 e: chris.moores@harcourts.co.nz GRENADIER Conditions apply tree trouble? call us 384 9630 www.fourseasonstreecare.co.nz t h e t r e e p e o p l e f o u r s e a s o n s t r e e C a r e FREE MOTORISATION UPGRADE ON NEW BLINDS ORDERED BEFORE 10 OCT. 2019 HURRY - JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO! Hunter junior (Leather) Great new colours from size 7. From $105 each 47c Garlands Road, Woolston Phone 389 3431 www.thefootwearfactory.co.nz SHOP 6, THE ESTUARY 21 HUMPHREYS DRIVE FERRYMEAD PHONE 384 7094
Wednesday September 25 2019 News Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 3 Crossing the bar one last time • By Christine Toner SUMNER LIFEBOAT legend Paul Lawson died on September 17. He was a former coxswain and president and his contributions over 21 years with Sumner Lifeboat Institution and Coastguard New Zealand were huge. Paul was always destined for a maritime life. At the age of 15 he attended a seafaring school in England, joined the British Merchant Navy and embarked on a seafaring career across the globe. Saving lives at sea became a passion when he joined a busy unit of the RNLI (the United Kingdom’s lifeboat institution) based near Plymouth. The latter part of his career was spent with Lyttelton Port Company, most recently as a tugboat master. He joined the Sumner Lifeboat Institution in 1998. Peter McDonald, coxswain at the time, said that Paul’s experience was invaluable as the Thames class lifeboat – Lyttelton Port Company Rescue – arrived the same year and was a sea-change from the earlier lifeboats. Paul helped train the crews on the different techniques needed to operate the new vessel. “Paul was the right person at the right RATE INCREASES ARE NOT SUSTAINABLE þ Rates are projected to rise by more than 52% by 2028. Over the last three years, average rate rises have hit 5.25%. And that’s not factoring in the compounding effect of those increases. þ þ þ REPAIR THE ROADS AND FOOTPATHS Eight years on from the quakes we still have endless roadworks, questionable sewage systems and fresh water that is compromised. I SUPPORT AN INTEGRATED WATER STRATEGY Water supply, waste water, storm water and water infrastructure are critically important. Our waterways and coastal water form a major part of the landscape and lives of the community. A CHANGE OF CULTURE IS REQUIRED Ratepayers want transparency and accountability without resorting to Official Information Act procedures. The Council has been branded as “the most secretive in the country.” LEGACY: Paul Lawson’s work with Sumner Lifeboat has saved many lives at sea. time for Sumner Lifeboat.” As training officer then coxswain, Paul led Sumner Lifeboat crew on many a challenging and rewarding training session and was always ready to give support and advice. As leader of volunteer search and rescue crew, his priority was to provide good gear and to train people well. By 2005 he had led the Darrell LATHAM Forü Council I WILL SEEK ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW ALL COUNCIL EXPENDITURE þ Income and expenditure needs to be reviewed with urgency. The Council needs to comprehensively review how it manages assets to avoid soaring debt. INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT þ Central City residential developments are creating masses of on street car parking. These developments require off street parking areas. þ þ commissioning of a new, purpose-built jet boat – Hamilton Jet Rescue – refurbishment of the buildings and facilities, and acquisition of a new jet ski, Southern Trust Rescue. He also led the restructuring of the management committee and a constitution update. Paul’s influence was felt in Coastguard New Zealand too. As a member of the southern region board from 2003 to 2012 and chairman from 2005 to 2011, he oversaw significant changes in the organisation. He was also a National Coastguard assessor and a Coastguard search and rescue adviser to the police. In that vein, his lifeboat legacy lives on. He was instrumental in the planning, design, commissioning and building of Blue Arrow Rescue, Sumner’s 12.5m, all weather slipwaylaunched rescue vessel. This twin-water jet-propelled craft was the first of the now established Sumner Class subsequently adopted by the Bluff and North Canterbury Coastguard units. Paul’s lifeboat legacy will be remembered, his influence has been far reaching. His actions, knowledge and his generous giving of time has led to the saving of many lives at sea. CITY ACCESS, PARKING AND CONGESTION A smart city is an accessible city. The Council must listen to business people and road users and create a more user friendly accessible city. CLIMATE CHANGE We need individual and collective action to minimise climate change. Mitigation and adaptive management strategies are part of that discussion. In Brief SUMNER ROAD WORKS The road works which have been impacting Sumner businesses are set to be completed this week. The Sumner Village Master Plan enhancement work has been pushing shop owners to the limit since it began in March. Wakefield Ave, which was reduced to one lane during the works, is now open to two-way traffic. Most of the seats, cycle stands, planting and signage is in place and the final stages are due to be finished by Friday. LEASE FOR SURF CLUB A lease has been granted to the Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club to facilitate its $3 million club rebuild. The Linwood- Central-Heathcote Community Board approved the club’s use of land at Taylors Mistake beach last week. The new pavilion will be constructed following the demolition of the old, earthquakedamaged clubrooms. STUDENT GRANTS Three Woolston students have received grants towards upcoming trips. The Linwood-Central- Heathcote Community Board approved $150 for Haddasah Timo’s trip to Samoa from Sunday until October 12. It also approved $200 to Linwood College students Mapu O-Moungatonga Uasi and Sione Lei Uasi for the southern zone rugby league under-19 tournament in Dunedin on Saturday and Sunday. þDecisive þDetermined þDependable Your choice for Heathcote Better Councils Make Better Communities Authorised by Dr Darrell Latham, 53 Colenso St, Sumner, Christchurch 8081
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