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Drayton Reserve to benefit from fundraiser
• By Jess Gibson
MOST PEOPLE would set
getting to the finish line as their
main goal while biking the
length of New Zealand.
Not Redcliffs resident Michele
Laing.
As she cycles 3000km
from Cape Reinga to Bluff,
she will also have her sights
set on fundraising $10,000
for Trees For Canterbury.
Ms Laing will begin Tour
Aotearoa from March 5, and she
will be joined by friends Chrissie
O’Donnell, of Scarborough
and Hillary Currie, of Merivale.
The money raised will go
towards helping regenerate
Drayton Reserve in Mt Pleasant,
where she has volunteered for
three years.
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Rocks
still a
‘serious
problem’
• By Jess Gibson
REDCLIFFS Residents’
Association secretary Pat
McIntosh says there is still a
“serious problem” with rocks
which have come to the surface
of the beach near Shag Rock.
It comes around the time the
city council and Environment
Canterbury are set to review the
situation, which RRA members
believe started following the construction
of the Coastal Pathway
beside Clifton Beach.
Members first expressed their
concerns in October and said
they wanted the rock spoil
removed as it was ruining the
amenity of the sand.
Following those concerns, city
council staff told RRA the debris
would not be removed, claiming
it was “naturally occurring” in
spite of residents never having
seen rocks there in the past.
Staff said in November the
problem would be reviewed in
the new year to allow time for
the beach to return to its normal
state naturally.
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Wednesday February 26 2020
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Restored gun emplacements to reopen
• By Jess Gibson
A PIECE of history tucked away
at Godley Head has been restored
and is to reopen to the public.
Gun emplacements damaged in
the February 22, 2011 earthquake
have recently been reinstated at
the Godley Head coastal defence
battery.
Built in 1939, the battery is
ranked as one of the top ten New
Zealand coastal defence heritage
sites.
In the early years of World War
2, people living in Canterbury
were comforted that the two
six inch long-range guns of the
fort ensured their city was not
defenceless against a surprise
attack.
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It closed in 1963, and remaining
today are the gun emplacements,
seven military buildings,
and other features.
The Department of Conservation
has an exclusive event
planned for today to celebrate the
restoration of the gun emplacements
for people and groups
involved with the site from 9am
to 11am.
Ngāti Wheke will walk those
attending from the gate of the
gun placements onto site with
a mihi whakatau, karakia and
waiata.
There will be guided tours,
brunch and opportunities listen
to speeches by a DOC ranger,
mural artist Wongi Wilson, the
Godley Head Heritage Trust, and
the NZ Defence Force.
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Spate of suspicious fires on Port Hills
• By Sophie Cornish and
Jess Gibson
Two suspicious fire have been
lit in the same place in the Port
Hills in less than a week.
Four crews from Sumner,
Woolston, Central and Governors
Bay attended the 40m x
10m blaze Evans Pass Rd about
3.30am on Monday.
Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade
chief fire officer Daryl Sayer said
the fire was extinguished quickly
but crews stayed for about an
hour to make sure it did not flare
up in dry areas.
A similar early morning blaze,
of about the same size, happened
on the same road last Tuesday.
Police are investigating both
fires, which have been deemed
suspicious.
It is the third large suspicious
fire in the Port Hills area this
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HISTORIC: Built in 1939, the battery at Godley Head is ranked as
one of the top 10 New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.
month.
On February 12, fire crews battled
a fire that burnt through 6ha
of native reserve off Tunnel Rd
(State Highway 74) in Heathcote,
between Port Hills and Ferry Rds.
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Hamilton said anyone with information
about the fires should
contact police on 105.
He wanted to thank the public
for alerting FENZ to Monday
morning’s fire.
Said Mr Sayer: “My concerns
are that [these fires] are damaging
walking tracks and the
wildlife and plant life that goes
with those. But more concerning
is that even though we have good
safety measures in place, we may
end up with our personnel becoming
injured as a result of this
thoughtless action.”
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to continue. For more information, check the
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CORRECTION
Last week Bay Harbour
News reported that Victoria
Andrews had written a letter of
correspondence to the Banks
Peninsula Community Board
raising concerns over cruise ship
impacts on behalf of the Akaroa
Civic Trust. However, Ms
Andrews actually submitted the
letter as a resident rather than as
a member of the trust.
SECOND HUI IN AKAROA
A second community hui
will be held in Akaroa on
Thursday to discuss concerns
and opportunities which were
raised during a first meeting in
November. Residents can listen
to key stakeholders speak from
police, Akaroa Health Centre
and Akaroa Area School who
will help explore ways forward
and share what is happening in
their respective areas. The hui
will be held at The Gaiety, Rue
Jolie, from 5.30pm. To RSVP,
email Kerry Little at heartlands.
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Residents are
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Board.
Feedback sought on
board’s draft plan
• By Jess Gibson
BANKS PENINSULA residents
can now have a say on priorities
set out by their community
board.
The city council is seeking public
feedback on three-year draft
plans for community boards for
the first time.
The idea behind the initiative
is to inform people of board
priorities and to guide boards’
decisions on local activities, projects
and facilities, among other
things.
Bay Harbour News reported
last week the consultation on
the Linwood-Central-Heathcote
Community Board plan had
started but at the time, the Banks
Peninsula Community Board’s
had not.
Priorities set out by the Banks
Peninsula Community Board
include a destination management
plan, wastewater treatment
plant renewals, upgrading
toilets, finalising the Naval Point
Development Plan, maintaining
parks, improving rural roads,
developing the Akaroa Village
plan, mitigating flooding risk in
the Little River Village area and
having a plan for the future use
of the Godley House site.
If you would like to have a say
on the priorities set out by the
Banks Peninsula Commnunity
Board, visit: https://ccc.govt.
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Power bills should drop for winter
Companies
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on Orion cut
• By Jess Gibson
PEOPLE COULD see a small
drop in their power bills in time
for winter.
Electricity lines company
Orion will be reducing its prices
by an average of six per cent from
April 1.
The Christchurch city and
Selwyn district council-owned
company distributes power to
204,000 homes and businesses in
Canterbury.
But whether the reduction
in Orion’s prices is reflected in
people’s power bills will be up to
individual electricity companies.
The reduction in Orion’s prices
reflects a decrease of 7.4 per
cent in its cost of distribution,
partially off-set by a 1.4 per cent
increase in transmission costs
from the national grid operator,
Transpower.
Orion’s charges for distribution
and transmission costs combined
represent 36 per cent of the average
household power bill.
Consumer NZ head of research
Jessica Wilson said the changes
would shave an average of about
$3 off a monthly power bill. She
would expect the price drop to
be passed through by energy
retailers.
“We would be very surprised if
they were fudging the numbers
and trying to use it as an opportunity
to put up prices by an
equivalent amount.”
A Mercury NZ Ltd spokeswoman
said the company will be
passing on the reduction in lines
charges for customers.
“We will be communicating
directly with our customers
CHEAP HEAT: Power bills
may drop in Canterbury for
winter due to electricity lines
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shortly about what this means for
them and how it relates to their
combined electricity charges.”
Meridian Energy is also likely
to drop its pricing.
Said a Meridian spokeswoman:
“We are still working through
pricing but historically we have
always passed through any
changes by the network companies.”
She said Meridian Energy will
have an answer for customers
within the next few weeks.
A Contact Energy spokeswoman
the company is working
on price changes across the country
but did not have anything to
share in terms of its approach at
the moment.
Said Orion chief executive Rob
Jamieson: “The key component
of the price reduction is the lower
interest rate environment, which
the Commerce Commission
has factored in to our cost of
distribution.”
Scott Winter
chosen in
by-election
• By Jess Gibson
A NEW face has been elected to
the Banks Peninsula Community
Board.
Scott Winter will now represent
the Mt Herbert Subdivision after
winning the seat in a by-election.
With 30.93 per
cent of eligible
voters casting a
vote, the results
show Mr Winter
recieved 518 votes.
His rival Dawn
Sutton received
206 votes. Scott Winter
Both candidates
ran independent campaigns
for the board seat after it was left
empty due to a lack of candidates
in the October local body elections.
Howard Needham was elected
to one of two Mt Herbert Subdivision
seats unopposed.
The Banks Peninsula Community
Board is made up of
representatives from the Lyttelton,
Mt Herbert, Akaroa and Wairewa
Subdivisions and the city councillor
for the Banks Peninsula Ward.
The next Banks Peninsula
Community Board meeting will
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Readers react to a city
council plan which could
see parts of Summit Rd
closed at night. The plan
comes in the aftermath of
the deaths of sisters Tayla
and Sunmara Alexander in a
car crash last year
John Day – There is no need
to close any part of the road at
this time. The problem is not the
road, it is the driver.
Sixty years ago my father
taught his children very carefully
how to drive the family car. Dad
was someone special and we
listened to him.
We cared for his car, and
we did not need to speed on
country roads because dad had
set reasonable standards by
example.
Kevin Crozier – What a joke.
As a resident living on the drag
strip called by normal people
Governors Bay Rd I can assure
you it has absolutely nothing to
do with the road.
It is solely the drivers. We
live in a 50km/h zone that
regularly has vehicles travelling
at 100km/h or more. This is
especially so late at night.
Closing the Summit Rd will
just mean these idiots will
find some where else to kill
themselves. At least up there
there there are far fewer residents
to keep awake all night.
My neighbours and I have all
given up phoning the police as
we all get the same response that
“we dont have the resources to
police over there.”
If you want to stop these deaths
then get the cars and idiots off
the road.
Geoff Farrant – I am
probably the most regular user of
the Summit Rd from the Kiwi to
Gebbies. I own a farm just past
Kennedys Bush. I consider the
road a cyclist track which I use.
I have had three incidents
where I have taken evasive action
in eight years. Twice I was forced
off the road by forestry trucks.
They should not be up there.
And yes the 60km/h is
appropriate.
I have always found that
most of the users drove to the
TRAGEDY: Tayla Alexander (left) and her sister Sunmara
Alexander both died following a crash on Summit Rd last year.
conditions, and 60km/h was
quite common. The new law
just sets up the rules and allows
enforcement.
The main problems occur at
night. I have had four cars into
or through my fences. Two stolen
and one burnt.
So basically there is no
problem. Just a few non-law
abiding people who risk all
and will one day cause some
significant damage to the area.
But we cannot keep closing
areas and making rules. There
are many evening users such as
the photographers who watch the
southern lights.
There are some things that
need to be done promptly.
The road up to the sign of the
Kiwi needs addition of passing
cycleways on the way up.
In many cases this could be
done cheaply with maybe some
clever piping and concrete covers.
But I leave that to the engineers.
This is the busiest and most scary
cycle route in Canterbury.
It should have been the
first target for a cycleway in
the region. Downhill is less
of a problem as the cyclists
move more in line with traffic
speeds.
And, of course, more quality
parking areas. A safety issue
as parking on a narrow road
just makes it dangerous. Sealed
marked parking encourages
better use.
Andrea Davis – I read the
article about the Summit Rd and
it should completely be closed at
night. There is nothing up on the
road to do at night except get into
trouble.
It would be a move in the right
direction for keeping the land
and the people safe.
Pat McIntosh – Thanks for
the opportunity for feedback.
There is nothing wrong with
the Summit Rd – it is a perfectly
normal hill road, in other words
it is narrow and twisty with
drop-offs. People have crashes on
it because of the way they drive,
not because of the road.
It would be a great shame if
the average driver was deprived
of the access and the stunning
views because a few people get
behind the wheel when they are
drunk or stoned, or drive too
fast for the conditions and lose
control.
This could happen on any road
in New Zealand, and indeed
does. But a lower speed limit and
maybe a few chicanes, rumble
strips or speed bumps might help
deter dangerous driving up there.
Dave Hammond – The
Summit Rd is beautiful to drive
both day and night and the
experience should not be denied
to the many because of a few who
decide to test their driving skills
at the risk of their own and other
people’s lives.
To those who see the road as
a challenge, no amount of speed
limits or safety barriers will stop
them. Put in bumps and extra
police patrols and take the cars
off the offenders, but don’t put
that lovely drive out of bounds
to the majority of peaceful
appreciators.
Readers respond to
last week’s article about
Lyttelton’s Mitre Tavern,
which has become
increasingly derelict since it
was closed due to damage
from the February 22, 2011,
earthquake.
Barry Smart – Would
be great to have a copy of the
new tavern. I well remember
going there prior to the
earthquakes.
Bob Duff: I was a barman at
the Mitre for eight years during
the 90s.
The first beer I ever had in a
bar was at the Mitre.
It holds the oldest licence
in Canterbury and has a rich
history and unique place in
people’s hearts in Lyttelton.
I would love to see it rebuilt to
its original weatherboard exterior
with a full length veranda along
the front.
Upstairs could be backpacker
accommodation or something
similar and a theme restaurant/
bar with the history of Lyttelton
and the characters who drank
and worked in Lyttelton.
How do people move on
when that is thrust in your
face every time you drive to
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But the building and people
who loved the place deserve
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The vision of volunteers
is to turn the reserve back
to its original native vegetation
and wildlife, providing
for species survival, biological
diversity, water and
soil conservation.
Another goal is to see
it become a community
resource that would allow
people a connection to
natural heritage, passive
recreation, education and a
link in a biological corridor
from the sea to the summit.
“Drayton Reserve
volunteers get all of their
plants given to them by the
city council, but Trees For
Canterbury grow a lot of
the plant stock for the city
council so it was the most
simple way.”
Ms Laing is a member of
the Redcliffs/Te Rae Kura
• From page 1
A city council spokesman
told Bay Harbour News that
“council and ECan staff
will be meeting within the
next month.
“When we have feedback
we will provide it to the
affected community.”
Said Dr McIntosh: “As
time goes past it’s getting
harder as some of the rocks
are getting covered by
wind blown sand in places
and that’s going to make
it a harder job to get rid of
them.”
“The fundamental situation
hasn’t changed at all.
We are monitoring it at least
once a month, taking measurements
and photos and
we’ve had several geologists
look at the situation.”
Dr McIntosh said the
beach so uncomfortable to
walk on that users “can’t
walk with bare feet on
the areas that have been
covered with rocks and
stones.”
Linwood-Central-Heathcote
Community Board
member said also believes
Eco Village Group, which
was launched by Redcliffs
Residents’ Association in
response to the climate and
ecological emergency.
She said one of the environmental
issues she will
be interested to keep track
of along the way is water.
“At the moment, Northland
is in drought and
there are people running
out of water, so we will be
carrying [3 to 4L of] our
own between sections.”
Ms Laing said the
bike ride, which includes
28,000m of climbing, will be
her hardest bike ride to date.
She said she is most
looking forward to biking
through trails in
north island that she has
never done before like the
Hauraki Rail Trail and the
Waikato River Trails.
there has been “no marked
improvement of surface
stones, rocks and gravel
at various sites along the
beach.”
“The Redcliffs Residents’
Association are rightly
questioning the longer-term
implications of the impact
that recent construction
work has had. Clarity is
required about the impact
of the rocks and spoil on the
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Fundraising ride for trees
Ms Laing has no set
expectation of how long
it will take the group to
finish the trail, but said it
will likely take somewhere
between 23 and 30 days.
“The first week I just want
to settle in and get through
without any injuries. A
lot of people who fail, fail
within that time period.
Going too hard in the first
instance is no good.”
She said the group will be
staying in accommodation
but will be carrying a tent
and camping gear for nights
where there is none nearby.
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Clifton Beach spoiled by rocks
NUISANCE: Photos taken by the Redcliffs Residents’
Association this month show there is still a problem
with rock spoil at the beach near Shag Rock.
beach environment. Hopefully
a way forward will be
provided when council and
ECan are scheduled to meet
with interested parties next
month.’’
• HAVE YOUR SAY:
Do you think the state
of the sand at Clifton
Beach has improved?
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Your Local Views
Oil spills always a concern
Environment
Canterbury
deputy
harbourmaster
Guy Harris
writes about
marine oil
spills and how
and why the appropriate
responses are determined
in light of a recent incident
near Akaroa Heads
THANKFULLY, marine oil
spills are rare in Canterbury.
Environment Canterbury
works proactively with operators
to help ensure they do not have
oil spills, and that appropriate
response equipment is available
should a spill occur. However,
when an oil spill does happen,
we have powers under the
Maritime Transport Act 1994 to
intervene.
When determining the appropriate
response, ECan maintains
a number of oil spill response
equipment sites around the region,
at Lyttelton and Akaroa, as
well as Christchurch, Kaikōura
and Timaru.
Our equipment and team of
trained responders allow for a
swift response to a spill. Gear
and training of responders is
funded through the Oil Pollution
Fund, managed by Maritime
New Zealand and created
by a levy on shipping.
On receiving a report of a spill,
we must first verify the report
and identify a few facts, including:
· What type of oil is it?
· Where is the oil?
· How much oil is there?
· Where is it moving to?
· What sensitive sites are nearby?
Armed with this information,
a specific response can be
mounted. We have a comprehensive
response plan to draw on,
which provides guidance on how
to respond and allows for local
sensitivities and resources to be
identified and protected. An important
part of any response is
the notification and involvement
of key stakeholders.
Every spill response will have
differing actions and complexities,
but the aim is always to help the
environment to recover. As such,
actions taken should have an
overall net environmental benefit
– ie: the response should leave the
environment in a better condition
than if the oil were left there.
A recent oil pollution incident
occurred near Akaroa heads. A
recreational boat hit a rock and
sunk quickly; thankfully, everybody
was retrieved safely.
However, our incident
response team received a call
about a possible oil slick in the
area. Using reports from local
tour boat operators and the harbourmaster’s
office navigation
cameras, we ascertained that
the slick was a very thin sheen
of diesel, most likely from the
sunken boat.
The most effective and prompt
manner of removing the remaining
oil was to salvage the vessel.
The vessel’s insurer engaged a
marine contractor to recover
the vessel and contain the oil
onboard.
The response included assessments
of the local wildlife
and sensitive sites, access to the
area, and response options that
may be utilised. The contractor
checked the area; apart from a
small bit of flotsam, which was
collected, no sign of the boat
was found – even using sonar.
• WHAT YOU CAN DO TO
HELP: If you do discover an
oil spill, whether on the sea
or land, please phone the
incident response team on
our 24-hour hotline, 0800
765 588 – we are ready and
waiting.
No more diesel has been spotted
since, in spite of the area being
checked multiple times by local
operators on our behalf.
It is likely that the thin sheen
of diesel would have been broken
up by the swell and then would
have evaporated quickly in the
hot weather.
To give an idea of how little
diesel it takes to make a badlooking
spill, around 100ml
– less than half a cup – of diesel
can disperse to create a rainbow
sheen (which is about 3-4 microns
thick) the size of a tennis
court. Oil spill response is about
working out the most effective
methods of response that causes
the least environmental harm.
On a final note, recently another
call came into the incident response
team regarding a thin rainbow
sheen in Akaroa, this time
around the wharf in French Bay.
Contractors have tested the
pipework and tanks associated
with the diesel bowser on the
wharf, but nothing has been
found to be wrong and investigations
will continue.
As an aside, it is worth noting
that the wharf is currently in
the early planning stage of a
Christchurch City Council rebuild
project and the fuel supply
infrastructure is being discussed
as part of this.
BIRDS OF THE ESTUARY
Tanya Jenkins is the manager of the Avon-
Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust, a non-profit
organisation formed in 2002 to protect one of
New Zealand’s most important coastal wetlands.
Each week she introduces a new bird found
in the estuary. Her column aims to raise the
understanding of the values and uniqueness of
the area.
Don’t let the clever
pukeko fool you
THE PUKEKO or swamp hen
are a well-known, heavyweight
native resident – with male birds
weighing up to 1.1kg.
Some people may call them
“dumb birds” for getting on
roads to become roadkill,
however, pukeko are actually
extremely clever and complex
birds.
Don’t be fooled by the pukeko
running around clumsily along
the road as they can swim, run
and fly extremely well.
Pukeko are commonly seen
on regularly mown roadsides
as they love the fresh new grass
shoots and growth there.
That, paired with their need
to eat grit off the road, (this aids
them in their digestion of tough
to digest foods like grass) puts
them at high risk of being run
down by motorists.
Pukeko live in small community
groups and are very protective
of their territory, hence why
you can hear their loud shrieking
when they defend their patch.
Females in the group will lay
as many as 19 eggs in one shared
nest, which is incubated by the
males. When chicks hatch, the
entire group, whether they are
breeding and non breeding
birds, will feed the chicks for
about three months. Now that’s
clever.
How can we help these birds
thrive? Keep dogs on the lead
when walking near waterways as
to not disturb them while they
are nesting, feeding or resting.
Drive carefully along roads
where you see pukeko regularly
and slow down.
PROTECTIVE: Pukeko are misinterpreted as being “dumb birds,”
however, they are quite complex and clever.
PHOTO: BRIAN BETTS
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Godley Gifts presented
to Lyttelton community
MP Ruth
Dyson writes
about the
presentation
of a limited
edition book
set named
Godley
Gifts to the
Lyttelton
community
IT WAS A real privilege to be
involved in a very special event
in Lyttelton where a presentation
of an important part of the
history of Canterbury was made.
The John Robert Godley
Memorial Trust gifted number
50 of the limited edition of 100
Godley Gifts to the Lyttelton
community.
The 50th edition was chosen
in recognition of the 1850 arrival
in Lyttelton.
Godley Gifts is a trilogy.
Volume one is written by wellknown
local man, David
McPhail and introduces four
people, James Edward Fitzgerald,
John Robert Godley,
Charlotte Wynne (married to
Godley) and their four-year-old
son Arthur.
Volume two is an exact replica
copy of Seadrift, the children’s
story book that FItzgerald wrote
The Sea2Sky Challenge,
an event where there is
something for everyone
The Brad Richards Building Sea2Sky
Challenge offers an end of summer test for
the serious athlete as well as those that
are just wanting to give it a try. Amongst
all the entrants four competitive cousins
are counting down to the upcoming event,
starting at Scarborough Beach on Sunday,
29 March.
Tom Newsom (12), Felicity Newsom (10),
Willow Richards (7) and Max Richards (5)
have started training for the popular local
race, which promises “something for
everyone”. Regular competitors Tom and
Felicity will be competing in the Junior
Triathlon category. Willow and challenge
newcomer Max, are racing in the kids
aquathon.
The fifth edition of the challenge has
partnered with local company, Brad
Richards Building, as this year’s principal
race sponsor. Director Amanda Richards,
who is also Willow and Max’s mother,
co-trainer and support crew, said the
cousins are “very excited” to all be in the
same race together.
and illustrated in Lyttelton
with 32 full page drawings, for
Arthur.
And volume three is Fitzgerald’s
collection of 34 watercolours,
a “photo” album of the
time, recalling the ship’s voyage
from England to New Zealand,
and significant places on his
arrival.
Trustee, Haydn Rawstron,
gave a stunning outline of the
history of Godley and Fitzgerald
surrounded by reproductions
of all 66 watercolours, on public
display for the first time ever.
Architectural historian Jenny
May and Deputy Mayor Andrew
Turner expanded this story into
the Lyttelton and Canterbury
history. What an afternoon of
learning!
The Lyttelton Museum is in
the process of being restored
following the earthquakes and
the Godley Gifts will be stored at
the Lyttelton Library until the
Museum is rebuilt on the site
gifted by the city council, next to
the library.
There are plans for the works
to be available for viewing on
request at the library and I
certainly hope that lots of people
are able to take the opportunity
to see them and learn more
about this slice of our history.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be supporting
Sea2Sky. It’s an amazing local event and
one we can all enjoy and get the kids
involved in,” Richards said.
Traditionally a triathlon/duathlon challenge,
event director John Newsom has added a
scenic 17km run category for 2020 taking
in the Captain Thomas track, the Summit
Road and Godley Head track. “I’ve been
lucky enough to train and race all around
the world. This course, with the trails, hills
and stunning views is still my favourite run
anywhere,” Newsom said.
The full Sea2Sky Challenge offers individual
and team options for both triathlon and
duathlon (run/bike/run). For students, and
those not yet up for the full challenge, there
is the “Try a Tri/Du” and junior races. Finally,
the Kids Aquathon is a great introduction to
the sport for 5-9 year old children.
Making a bid for freedom
FOR THOSE of you who read
last week’s column about Vittoria’s
love of song and dance, I’ve got a
classic addendum to that.
We took a family outing on
Saturday to the multi-cultural festival
in Linwood which featured a
heap of music and dance performances.
Including a group which
included an audience participation
section in their repertoire.
Of course Vittoria wanted to
join in and by chance she was
holding her mother’s hand at the
time. So I got to ‘guard the pram’
and enjoy watching them dance
along to a slow number.
Vittoria aced it. She was in
time, followed the moves correctly
and had a giant smile the whole
time. She was everything I’m not
on a dance floor.
Another hobby she’s been
developing since she started
pre-school is running. Lately
this now includes starting little
races against her parents around
the house, complete with “riddy,
stiddy, doh”. The last part is usually
yelled back at us when she’s
halfway to the finish line.
I mention this as she used her
surprising turn of speed to –
literally – keep me on my toes
when we took her to Sparks later
Saturday night.
Mere minutes after setting up our
picnic blanket, young road runner
set off in the direction of the stage. I
PLOTTING: Cozy and warm,
Vittoria plans her next
freedom sprint.
managed to keep close behind
and she was quickly thwarted by a
busy thoroughfare of people a few
metres from our camp.
The sun was starting to set in
earnest and she let us get some
warm clothes on her. Using playing
with her beanie as a distraction,
she made her way to the edge
of our little camp. As soon as she
saw the coast was clear she took
off, away from the stage this time.
I managed to catch up to her at
a mob of what seemed like 14 to
16-year-olds she seemed keen to
be part of. Fortunately we both
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stuck out like sore thumbs in that
group, so it was reasonably easy
to repatriate her back to camp.
Soon after returning she made
another try for the stage again,
but ended up tripping over some
guy’s leg. Thank you lying down
man, you were my only hope.
Clearly, another distraction was
required before her next venture
and one quickly appeared in the
form of a handful of St John stickers.
After 15 minutes of sticking
and unsticking them, she had me
convinced she wouldn’t be taking
off again. But, just as the masterpiece
that is the theme tune to
Jurrasic Park started up, she made
her final bid for freedom.
Heading away from the stage
again, she took off at top speed,
luckily it was near 9pm and
Vittoria’s vim finally reached its
limit. She barely fought it when I
finally caught up to her and was
soon snuggled up in my arms as
the fireworks began.
•Former Bay Harbour News
journalist Matt Salmons has
become a stay-at-home
dad. We follow his journey
weekly.
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Wednesday February 26 2020
News
One-pot wonders to keep the summer vibe going
• By Ian Knott
With the recent resurgence
of warmer temperatures
there’s no need to
prematurely put the
outdoor furniture away just
yet. Keep that summer vibe
going with these crowdpleasing
one-pot wonders
Slow-cooker pulled pork
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 onions, halved and sliced
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp sea salt flakes
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp tomato purée
2 Tbsp soft light brown sugar
1.5kg boneless pork shoulder,
skin and excess fat removed
To serve
Soft white rolls
Coleslaw
Sliced red onions
Sliced gherkins
Directions
Heat the slow cooker to high.
Put the onions in the bottom of
the slow cooker.
Mix together the spices, salts,
mustard, vinegar, tomato purée
and sugar. Rub all over the pork
then sit on top of the onions.
Cook for 8 hours. Remove the
pork and shred into chunks. Mix
in 4-5 Tbsp of cooking liquid
from the slow cooker.
Serve in buns with coleslaw,
sliced red onions and gherkins, if
you like.
Halloumi and vegetable
tray-bake
Ingredients
4 courgettes, cut into small
chunks
1 red onion, cut into slim wedges
3 large garlic cloves, skins left on
3 Tbsp olive oil
300g cherry tomatoes
250g halloumi, sliced
¼ tsp cumin seeds
Dried chilli flakes a few pinches
(optional)
To serve
Flatbreads
Hummus
Hot sauce (optional)
CROWD-PLEASERS: (Left) Slow-cooker pulled pork, (above)
halloumi and vegetable tray-bake
Directions
Heat the oven to 200 deg C/180
(fan-forced). Toss the courgettes,
onion and garlic with the olive
oil and tip into a large, shallow
baking dish. Season well and
roast for 10min.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes
and sit the halloumi slices on
top. Sprinkle over the cumin
seeds and chilli flakes, if using.
Cook for another 15min until the
tomatoes start to burst and release
juice, and the halloumi is turning
golden.
Squeeze the garlic cloves out
of their skins and mash into the
oil and juices in the baking dish,
stirring it in. Spoon everything
onto plates and serve with soft
flatbreads and hummus or hot
sauce, if you like.
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Brix Queen Bed
WAS $759
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$
2799
+ ALL OUTDOOR
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Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Wednesday February 26 2020
Jetty History and Morning Tea
Tomorrow, 10am
Lyttelton Community House,
with support from Cressy Trust,
invites residents to hear author
Jane Robertson talk about her
latest research on the history of
jetties of the harbour.
Lyttelton Fire Station, London St
Mt Pleasant Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm
The community-owned market
brings you wonderful, locally
grown food. For more information,
phone co-ordinator, Di,
on 020 4195 4639.
3 McCormacks Bay Rd
Linen Cottage, Elena Chomic
Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm
An exhibition of linen garments
and leather accessories
handcrafted by Lithuanian-born
Elena Chomic will be on display
throughout February. Linen,
leather, wood and wool are common
materials for folk art and
craft in Lithuania. Free Entry. A
commission from sales goes to
Stoddart Cottage Trust for heritage
activities.
Stoddart Cottage Gallery, Lower
Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour
Tai Chi
Friday, Tuesday 7-8.30pm
This is a gentle exercise for
Email jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
people of all ages and fitness
levels, bringing many health
and other benefits. All are welcome
to attend a weekly class.
Community classes are held on
Fridays in Woolston, and beginners’
classes on Tuesdays in Mt
Pleasant. Phone Frances for more
information on 027 698 0057.
Fridays at St Johns Anglican
Church, 2 St Johns St or Tuesdays
at the Mt Pleasant Community
hall, 3 McCormacks Bay Rd
Tea and Talk
Monday, 10.30am
Enjoy good coffee and lots of
laughter with a friendly group of
residents.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre
Create ‘n’ Connect
Thursday, 9.30am-noon
Join in on the first session of
creativity with company of the
year. Take your project and $3
for morning tea. Call Beth for
more info 022 678 1252.
St Andrew’s, 148 Main Rd Redcliffs.
930am until noon
Loopy Tunes Preschool Music
Tuesday, 9.30am in Sumner
and 10.30am in Redcliffs
The first two sessions of the
year. $2 per child.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre at 9.30am and Redcliffs
Uniting Church hall at 10.30am
Mt Pleasant Bridge Club
Wednesday, 7.15pm, Friday, 1pm
The 2020 programme has
started and all visitors are welcome.
We request you are seated
15 minutes prior to the start. If
you do not have a partner please
phone Kay on 384 9113.
Mt Pleasant Yacht Clubrooms,
21 Main Rd
Coffee & Conversation
Redcliffs Uniting Church hall,
on Fridays except first Friday of
the month, 10.30am
Special guest Glenda Martin
from Volunteering Canterbury
will be attending on February 14.
Go along and hear about what
this organisation does and how
you can get involved. Everyone
welcome.
4 Augusta St
Sumner Sunday Market
Sunday, 11am-3pm
Go and check out a great range
of stalls, from fresh veges, amazing
food from all over the world
and beautiful crafts. You’ll find
them right next to the beach as
you enter the village.
Cnr Marriner St and The
Esplanade
Diamond Harbour Bridge
Club
Tuesday, 1.30pm, at the rugby
club, Wednesday, 6.40pm, at the
bowling club
New players welcome. For
more information phone Pauline
on 329 4414 or 027 363 6302.
Diamond Harbour Bowling
Club, 20 Purau Ave, Diamond
Harbour Rugby Club,
2a Waipapa Ave
Redcliffs Lawn Bowls Coaching
Tuesday 10.30-11.30am, Friday,
5-6.30pm, Sunday 9.30-10.30am
Free lawn bowls coaching has
started and is open to anyone
over the age of 10. Bowls equipment
is provided and soled shoes
Join an easy and inspirational
art session at the Riding
the Wave Art Group with a
friendly bunch of people this
Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
It will be held in the Nayland
St Chapel, Sumner. Koha or
donation encouraged.
Phone Beth on 022 678 1252
for more information.
are required. Email redcliffsbowls@xtra.co.nz
or visit www.
redcliffsbowls.co.nz.
Redcliffs Bowling Club,
9 James St
Indoor Bowls at Tui Club
Monday, 12.45-3.45pm
Go along for a fun and inclusive
environment at indoor
bowls. The first day is free and is
$3 thereafter. No previous experience
necessary as coaching is
given. Soft-soled shoes should be
worn. Phone Sue on 389 1849.
Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St
Shoreline Toastmasters
Monday, 7.30-9pm
Nervous about speaking? Go
along to the first toastmasters of
the year to gain confidence by
practising speaking, listening,
learning and laughing – in a
warm, friendly non-threatening
environment. For information
shoreline@toastmasters.org.nz
Mt Pleasant Yacht Club,
21 Main Rd
Apartments
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10am – 4pm
or by appointment
including weekends
Call Jenny for your personal
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31 Shirley Road, Shirley
www.thevillagepalms.co.nz
Wednesday February 26 2020
WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•BANKNOTES•ANTIQUES•PAINTINGS • COLLECTABLES
Any
SCRAP GOLD & BROKEN JEWELLERY
Cash in on high gold prices
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Any
GOLD JEWELLERY
Recycle those unwanted chains, cufflinks,
bracelets, brooches, etc. 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct
Any
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NZ PAINTINGS & ARTWORKS
Any
POCKET WATCHES & OLD WATCHES
Mechanical watches in any condition, also for
parts (no quartz or battery watches please)
Any
MEDALS & BADGES
Military medals, badges, agricultural
medals, etc
Any
OLD BANKNOTES
Pre-decimal • NZ • World • Obsolete currency etc
Any
GOLD & SILVER COINS
Whole collections or accumulations Pre 1947 silver
coins, sovereigns, krugerrands, etc
Any
STERLING SILVER
Any sterling items - cutlery, canteens, Tea service,
candle sticks, trays etc
Any
ANTIQUES • COLLECTABLES
Any
ANY NZ HISTORICAL ITEMS • KIWIANA
OLD TIN TOYS • OLD FOUNTAIN PENS
Any
AnyCHINESE & JAPANESE ANTIQUESANY MAORI & PACIFIC ARTEFACTS
AnyVINTAGE OR MODERN ROLEX, TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, HEUER, PATEK PHILIPPE Any condition - going or not
ROLEX
SUBMARINER
ROLEX
EXPLORER
ROLEX
GMT MASTER
ROLEX
DAYTONA
OMEGA
SEAMASTER
OMEGA
SPEEDMASTER
OMEGA
DIVERS 600
TUDOR
SEIKO DIVERS AUTO
(Pre 1980’S)
Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Family not interested? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful? Or even if you are just curious,
then please see our buyers at a venue listed below. We will buy single items or complete collections. If unable to visit a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228 to arrange a home visit.
Buying in Christchurch / Ashburton / Timaru. See us at a venue near you. Please check the dates and times carefully.
MONDAY 2 MAR
CASHMERE
9am - 12noon
Heathcote Room
Cashmere Club
50 Colombo Street
RANGIORA
1pm - 4pm
John Knox Centre
Cnr High & Kings Streets
TUESDAY 3 MAR WEDNESDAY 4 MAR THURSDAY 5 MAR FRIDAY 6 MAR SATURDAY 7 MAR SUNDAY 8 MAR
HALSWELL
9am - 12noon
Te Hapua Halswell Centre
341 Halswell Road
AVONHEAD
1pm - 4pm
St Christophers Church
244 Avonhead Road
PAPANUI
9am - 12noon
Chapel Street Centre
Harewood Rd & Chapel St
REDWOOD
1pm - 4pm
St Lukes Church Hall
Cnr Main North & Daniel Rds
AVONHEAD
9am - 12noon
St Christophers Church
244 Avonhead Road
WOOLSTON
1pm - 4pm
Woolston Club
43 Hargood Street
BARRINGTON
9am - 12noon
St Nicholas Church Hall
Cnr Barrington & Frankleigh Sts
ROLLESTON
1pm - 4pm
Rolleston Community Centre
94 Rolleston Drive
TIMARU
10am - 3pm
St Stephens Church Hall
349 Wai Iti Road
ASHBURTON
10am - 2pm
Senior Citizens Centre
206 Cameron Road
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Wednesday February 26 2020
Tackle those gnarly tracks in a Pajero Sport
SUCH IS the demand for sport
utility vehicles, motor vehicle
manufacturers have recognised
the need for those which have
genuine off-road capability.
Sure, there are many SUVs
which are capable off-the-seal,
but there are some that are better
than most, those that are based
on ute platforms, ie: ladder
chassis and live rear axle.
The benefit of that type of
construction is not just high
ground clearance, but they also
have the ability to put power to
ground through low ratio transfer
cases and lengthy rear axle
articulation.
There are several ute-based
SUVs in the Kiwi market, and
in terms of sales, Ford’s Everest,
Toyota’s Fortuner, Holden’s
Trailblazer and Mitsubishi’s
Pajero Sport are the shakers and
movers.
This evaluation focuses on
the latter, and the Triton-based
seven-seat SUV has just had a bit
a revamp, there are a host of new
features and an interior rejig so
that comfort levels are enhanced.
In terms of specifics, the
exterior has had some cosmetic
changes up front, they provide a
solid, more powerful look. Inside
there are new display graphics,
greater storage facility, and soft
touch padding has been added to
the extremities.
One of the most notable new
features is the powered tailgate
which can be operated by waving
a foot under each side of the rear
bumper – this feature was great
for loading the hefty cricket gear
bag I use for coaching my year 7
Sydenham team.
Interestingly, the Pajero Sport
is available now in only one
specification, and that is high
grade VRX. It is listed now at just
$58,990, which makes it a most
appealing purchase; not only do
you get a lot of vehicle for that
price, it is finished with all the
goodies that characterise highgrade
Mitsubishi product.
It is swimming in features way
too numerous to mention, but
to list just a few, there are heated
seats (full leather and electrically
adjustable), paddle shifters and
a clever new electronic remote
control device which will link to
an owner’s cellphone. It enables
automatic opening of the tailgate
when approaching the vehicle.
Mechanically, little has changed
with the Pajero Sport other than
a few electronic tweaks to the
driveline and four-wheel-drive
system. The Super-Select 4WD-II
system has long proven itself in
Triton, and I consider it one of the
MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT: Serious four-wheel-drive SUV.
best in this type of vehicle.
Under the bonnet sits a 2.4-litre,
four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel
engine rated by Mitsubishi at
135kW and 437Nm. It is a real
powerhouse and drives through
the sophistication of an eightspeed
automatic gearbox. The
engine/gearbox combination is
rather special, especially so with
the number of ratios, there is
almost seamless gearing offering
the best structures for both
off-road challenges and smooth
momentum for the everyday
commute.
Of course, the Pajero Sport also
gets a seriously low ratio transfer
system for when those fourwheel-drive
tracks beckon.
The test car was showing only
333km when I picked it up from
the dealership; that being the
case, I was reluctant to take it
off-road for fear of damage and/
or getting it too dirty. However, as
good fortune had it, I offered to
take my son to a rural property
in Lansdowne Valley to pick up
some PlayStation games he had
purchased off Trade Me.
The house was located up
a private driveway which
meandered for several kilometers
on a steep hill. The accessway was
mostly sealed bar for some deep
ruts and broken surfaces. The
Pajero Sport easily conquered the
challenge in two wheel-drive, but
what was most impressive was the
way the suspension kept wheel
contact to ground, as well as
offering high interior comfort.
Steering feel was constantly
communicative, and turn in
direct through huge Toyo tyres
(265/60 x 18in). On the steep
descent it was also good to know
that the brakes were up to task.
That journey was a good test for
the Pajero Sport, and even though
the engine was still quite tight,
it made easy work of the steep
incline.
• Price – Mitsubishi Pajero
Sport, $58,990
• Dimensions – Length,
4825mm; width, 1815mm;
height, 1835mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
four-wheeldrive,
2422cc, 135kW,
437Nm, eight-speed
automatic.
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 10.5sec
• Fuel usage – 8l/100km
In terms of performance,
against the clock the Pajero
Sport will accelerate to 100km/h
from a standstill in 10.5sec, and
is comfortable with a 6.5sec
highway overtake (80km/h to
120km/h).
On the subject of figures, the
Pajero Sport is also listed with a
3100kg tow rating and 218mm
ground clearance.
At highway speed it cruises
comfortably with little sound
intrusion, there is just a subdued
diesel throb under load, but
that is no louder than any of its
competition.
There’s been a lot of fresh
product landing from Mitsubishi
in recent months, Triton, ASX
and Outlander have all had a
refresh, along with Pajero Sport.
There’s also genuine enthusiasm
at the local dealership, and with
a comprehensive and dynamic
product range on the showroom
floor, it’s going to be a heady time
for those under the Mitsubishi
umbrella in this country.
Wednesday February 26 2020
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
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LIMITED EDITION 4WD
SPORT
Get out more
Whatever the weekend’s plans, new
Outlander Sport is up for it. It’s kitted
out with a Limited Edition Factory-Fitted
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Rails, Mirrors, Spoiler and other black
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On-Demand 4WD and 2.4L petrol engine
for the great outdoors, electric sunroof,
Smartphone Connectivity, 7 seats and
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Offer available while stocks last. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage terms and conditions.
* Price listed is for Outlander Sport. Price excludes
On Road Costs of up to $550 which includes WoF,
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while stocks last. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond
first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
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CHRISTCHURCH NISSAN, 321 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch
Ph: 03 595 6820
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Rich in traditional detailing and commanding
instant admiration, this homestead-style
abode delivers a luxurious hillside lifestyle
and combines the comfort of contemporary
living with timeless design.
Offering a majestic presence, this property
visually epitomises character yet enjoys
the perks of more modern construction.
Originally built 1994 and with the exterior
reclad in 2014 offering you plenty of peace
of mind. Occupying a substantial 1775sqm
section that overlooks Castle Rock, it also
boasts unimpeded views over the city and the
Alps. The superbly presented property makes
further use of its outstanding position with an
alluring swimming pool, a level lawn, decking
and mature gardens architecturally designed
by Goom Landscapes, promising endless
hours of family fun and alfresco entertaining.
The home’s aesthetic appeal is further
reinforced indoors where tasteful styling,
timber accents, contrasting hues and ceiling
beams create an attractive setting for everyday
living.
Beautifully arranged over two levels, the
ground floor responds superbly to modern
family living. The generous open plan kitchen,
dining and lounge area conveniently adjoin
a formal living zone to promote elegant
entertaining or effortless relaxation.
All accommodation is situated upstairs
and includes two master bedroom options,
with each enjoying a walk-in wardrobe and
ensuite. The remaining two bedrooms share a
family bathroom while a total of four toilets
are found within the 210sqm floor plan.
Optimally placed to capture sunshine,
this home also benefits from the additional
warmth provided by heat pump, a gas fire and
excellent insulation. An established driveway,
easy drive-on access and off-street parking are
further highlights of this hillside home.
The various offerings of Mt Pleasant are all
located within easy reach including schooling,
numerous walks and parks, and the myriad
of stores and eateries that lie beyond in
Ferrymead.
Secure your very own escape from the
ordinary.
Open Homes Wednesday 2-2:30pm,
Saturday 3:30-4:00pm and Sunday 2:00-
2:30pm
See you at an open home or call Simon and
Paula of Ray White Ferrymead on 0274
304 691 to arrange a private viewing.
Simon and
Paula Standeven
Licensee Salespersons
(REAA 2008)
Ray White Ferrymead –
Prier Manson Ltd.
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Caravans, Motorhomes
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Caravan around 4 Berth
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Sumner Community
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$5 per class.
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381 1704 or
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We provide a quality
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0274 331 183
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House of Travel Ferrymead
because we love touring holidays too.
Mel Hubber
Owner Operator
EMAIL: MELLOWEN@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4018
‘I love small group tours that explore different
cultures and get you into the heart of a country
without feeling like you are in a hurry, with a focus on
great food & boutique accommodation. We have fantastic operators that
give you an authentic personal experience in a wide variety of countries’
Mel Kim Hubber Beswick
Owner Operator
EMAIL: KBESWICK@HOT.CO.NZ
MELLOWEN@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4019 4018
Travel ‘Guided for holidays me has are been an excellent a way of stress-free life for more way
than of linking 24 years. together I love all the different experiences cultures you and wish have
just to have returned on your from travels an and awe choosing inspiring the trip right to one Kenya
and is important Tanzania. to I ensure would you love are to visiting help you the put key the areas pieces you wish to visit at a
of pace a complex and timeframe travel jigsaw that works together! for you’
Melissa Hubber May
Owner Travel Specialist
Operator
EMAIL: MELISSAB@HOT.CO.NZ
MELLOWEN@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4022 4018
Travel ‘Having for skip me the has line been VIP access a way and of life jumping for more
than queues 24 is years. what I like love most different about cultures the touring and have
just options returned I have experienced, from an awe particularly inspiring trip the to Louvre Kenya
and or the Tanzania. Sistine Chapel I would or love the Sagrada to help Familia you put which the pieces are ‘must do’s – if it’s
of summer a complex in Europe travel you jigsaw want together!
ensure that you are not going to miss out’
Katie Gillespie
Travel Specialist
EMAIL: KGILLESPIE@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4031
‘Feedback I get from clients is that they never would
have seen & experienced as much in a destination
if they had been free wheeling it themselves – the Tour
Directors really add value and bring a destination alive and save you time
and energy figuring out the good spots! Not to mention the cost of parking’.
Anna O’Dell
Travel Specialist
EMAIL: ANNAO@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4036
‘From the touring I have done there was no way I
could put together an itinerary & price that offered
better value than a coach tour. When you consider you
have all of your accommodation, transport, key sightseeing and sometimes
special dining experiences all included – it’s unbeatable’!
Melanie Hubber Bartram
Owner Travel Specialist
Operator
EMAIL: MELANIEB@HOT.CO.NZ
MELLOWEN@HOT.CO.NZ
PHONE: 376 4021 4018
Travel ‘Touring for holidays me has appeal been to a all way ages of and life we for get more so
than many 24 people years. looking I love for different hassle free cultures ways and to enjoy have
just a range returned of destinations from an with awe one inspiring price and trip deal to Kenya – it’s a
and great Tanzania. way to meet I would people love and to have help some you put safety, the structure pieces and fun
of along a complex the way travel particularly jigsaw for together! solo travellers’
The best holidays are created together.
987 FERRY ROAD, FERRYMEAD VILLAGE I 376 4022 I FERRYMEAD@HOT.CO.NZ
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