Bay Harbour: February 26, 2020

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 

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WHOLESOME: Michele Laing will cycle 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff, raising money along the way to help with the 

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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’ 


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 

News 

Restored gun emplacements to reopen 


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 

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today are the gun emplacements, 

seven military buildings, 

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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 

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There will be guided tours, 

brunch and opportunities listen 

to speeches by a DOC ranger, 

mural artist Wongi Wilson, the 

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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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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. 

Fire and Emergency New 

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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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for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua. 

This means no outdoor water use. 

We’ve made this decision as local streams are 

very low and we’re expecting hot, dry weather 

to continue. For more information, check the 

Akaroa sign, call 0800 800 169 or visit 

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In Brief 

PAGE 3 

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, 

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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 

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last week the consultation on 

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started but at the time, the Banks 

Peninsula Community Board’s 

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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 

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of the Godley House site. 

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Power bills should drop for winter 

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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 

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winter due to electricity lines 

company Orion reducing its 

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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 


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 

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Sutton received 

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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. 

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Board is made up of 

representatives from the Lyttelton, 

Mt Herbert, Akaroa and Wairewa 

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Your Local Views 

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 

Lyttelton? 

At the end of the day it’s 

just about money to Mr Ward. 

But the building and people 

who loved the place deserve 

better. 

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News 

• From page 1 

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 


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 

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with interested parties next 

month.’’ 

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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. 

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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 

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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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and support businesses in your community 

From tree removals to hedge 

trimming - no job too big or small 

WITH autumn/winter approaching, 

now is the time to consider maintenance 

of those out of control trees, bushes and 

shrubs. Because it’s important that this 

type of maintenance is done safely and 

efficiently, it is strongly recommended 

such jobs be done by a professional 

arborist. Special Branch Tree Care NZ 

based in Lyttelton is expert in all areas of 

tree maintenance and removal. 

Owned and operated by David Craig, 

David has over 25 years’ experience as 

an arborist and is a specialist when it 

comes to hillside work and rigging safety 

equipment. 

If you have concerns about a certain 

tree on your property, give David a call. 

He can carry out a thorough Tree Report 

outlining any health and safety issues such 

as deadwood, cracks, decay, weak branch 

unions, broken limbs, root problems, or 

simply just general poor tree architecture, 

and from here recommend what action 

should be taken. 

But David doesn’t just do tree removals 

at dizzying heights. He is a specialist in all 

areas of landscape maintenance including 

Formative Pruning - pruning of young 

trees to improve structure, health and 

form, Thinning - often recommended 

by David as the best course of action for 

mature trees in an urban environment 

followed by selective pruning to expose 

branch structure and allow more light 

through the canopy, Crown Reductions - 

reductions in height and crown diameter, 

and Hedge Trimming. 

Clean up is easy. David offers site waste 

removal, wood chipping and firewood 

chopping services. 

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Keep branches away from power lines. 

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established now for eighteen years 

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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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YOO - HOO!! 

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Brix Queen Bed 

WAS $759 

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Storage 

Recliner 

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Recliner 

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NOW 

$ 

2799 

+ ALL OUTDOOR 

FURTHER 

REDUCED 

ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST! Capri 3 Seater WAS $ 1299 

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Porto/Bailey 

7 Piece Outdoor Dining Set 

WAS $1529 

Add some colour! 

Fox 

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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 

from 

$275,000 

A great lifestyle in a supportive community 

Where New Memories are Made 

• Stunning serviced apartments 

• Restaurant & bar 

• Landscaped courtyards 

• Close to The Palms 

Resthome and Hospital Care – Care is what we do best 

• 24/7 care available throughout the Village Palms. Fully serviced care suites offering 

hospital and resthome level care 

• Dedicated registered nurses, carers and household staff 

• Additional support of a physiotherapist, diversional therapist, podiatrist and visiting GP 

Open Monday to Friday 

10am – 4pm 

or by appointment 

including weekends 

Call Jenny for your personal 

guided tour 021 993 943 

31 Shirley Road, Shirley 

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WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED 

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•BANKNOTES•ANTIQUES•PAINTINGS • COLLECTABLES 

Any 

SCRAP GOLD & BROKEN JEWELLERY 

Cash in on high gold prices 


Any 

GOLD JEWELLERY 

Recycle those unwanted chains, cufflinks, 

bracelets, brooches, etc. 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct 

Any 

BAY HARBOUR 

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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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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.



BAY HARBOUR 

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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 

Black Body Kit: 18” Alloys, Grille, Roof 

Rails, Mirrors, Spoiler and other black 

accents, available with any colour. There’s 

On-Demand 4WD and 2.4L petrol engine 

for the great outdoors, electric sunroof, 

Smartphone Connectivity, 7 seats and 

Power Tailgate. For a touch of luxury 

there’s a Leather-Appointed Interior, 

heated front seats and powered driver’s 

seat. Call us, or come and see us while 

stocks last. 

$39,990 +ORC* 10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes 

CHRISTCHURCH MITSUBISHI 

386 Moorhouse Avenue,Christchurch | 03 379 0588 | christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz 

* Price listed is for Outlander Sport. Price excludes On Road Costs of up to $550 which includes WoF, Registration and a full tank of fuel. 

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, 

Registration and a full tank of fuel. Offer available 

while stocks last. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond 

first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle 

Advantage terms and conditions. 

Warranty (whichever comes first) (non transferable). 

*Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Available on new Nissan vehicles only. Maximum term 36 months. No deposit required. $375 establishment 

fee, $8.05 PPSR fee, and $10 monthly account keeping fee apply. Terms and conditions apply. Valid until 31 March 2020. Units must be registered by 31st March 2020. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 

CHRISTCHURCH NISSAN, 321 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 595 6820 

www.christchurchnissan.co.nz


BAY HARBOUR 


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26-28 June 2020 

Exhibitors 

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REAL ESTATE 

Heritage Charm, Contemporary Build 

204 Cannon Hill Crescent, Mt Pleasant 

Auction: Friday 13 March, in rooms from 11am, 

at Ray White Metro, 2/76 Hereford Street (unless sold prior) 

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 toilets, 2 living rooms, swimming pool 

Listing no. OPA24706 


BAY HARBOUR 

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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 

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Optimally placed to capture sunshine, 

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The various offerings of Mt Pleasant are all 

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House of Travel Ferrymead 

because we love touring holidays too. 

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Owner Operator 

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PHONE: 376 4018 

‘I love small group tours that explore different 

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without feeling like you are in a hurry, with a focus on 

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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 


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 


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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