Bay Harbour: September 06, 2023

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 

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HIGH FLYER: Anya Crocker competing in a synchronised trampoline competition. 

• By Sasha Watson 

ANYA CROCKER needs your 

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The 13-year-old is heading to 

Birmingham, England, to compete 

at the trampoline world 

age group championships from 

November 16-19. 

But she needs $10,000 to get 

there. 

A Givealittle page has been 

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in Governors Bay, get to Birmingham. 

Her father Nathan 

Crocker will travel with her. 

Said her mother Anita Leney: 

“Anya received the official call, 

naming her spot in the New 

Zealand team, about a month 

ago.” •Turn to page 4 

Potential 

sale 

of port 

company 

looms 

SELLING OFF part or all of 

Lyttelton Port Company appears 

to be firmly in the sights of 

right-leaning city councillors and 

Mayor Phil Mauger. 

Mauger told Stuff this week he 

believes the city council will have 

to sell of some of 

its assets to off set 

rates increases in 

the future. 

Ratepayer-owned 

companies like 

the port and 

Christchurch 

Airport return 

dividends to the city 

council. 

Selling or partly 

selling the assets has been an 

Phil 

Mauger 

ongoing issue over the past few 

decades and a philosophical arm 

wrestle between the right and leftleaning 

factions around the city 

council table. Mauger’s comments 

come as the city council moves 

closer to considering asset sales 

later this year. It is also a U-turn 

for Mauger who during last year’s 

election campaign said he would 

not sell assets. 

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Calculated bid to get pupils on track 

• By Becky Bailey 

MT PLEASANT School is 

taking action to equip pupils 

with the knowledge and skills to 

excel in mathematics. 

From next year, schools will be 

required to refresh the current 

New Zealand curriculum 

meaning there will be changes 

to the way maths is taught and 

delivered to students. 

Said principal Donna Ellery: 

“To ensure a seamless transition 

to this new way of teaching, Mt 

Pleasant School has engaged 

Learner First, a professional 

development organisation who 

work alongside the Ministry of 

Education to prepare teachers 

for the upcoming curriculum 

changes.” 

Ellery is concerned at 

the decline of children’s 

achievements in mathematics 

showing that more than half of 

year 8 pupils are currently failing 

the subject. 

“We need to equip our 

teachers with the knowledge 

and resources needed to help 

improve these figures. This 

worrying statistic has seen New 

Zealand students slip further 

behind other OECD countries 

that we would normally compare 

ourselves to. 

“The reasons for this decline 

are complex but it is obvious 

MATHS: Mt Pleasant School teacher Andrea Thelning works 

with pupils Maddie Coombes and Piper Gordon. 

that something needs to change. 

Giving our teachers access to 

extra professional development 

is just one way we can help our 

students thrive in maths.” 

As the extra professional 

development is not funded by the 

Ministry of Education the school 

is currently unable to finance 

the cost alone, so has reached 

out to school PTA to assist with 

fundraising efforts. The school 

board and PTA have chosen to 

donate all proceeds from the 

Mt Pleasant Art Exhibition 

to the school’s mathematics 

development programme to 

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the resources needed to succeed 

in a subject. 

• Bailey is a Mt Pleasant 

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centre will be displaying 

over 500 artworks from 40 

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Pupils will also have their 

work on display in the 

upstairs studios of the 

community centre. 

Tickets for the Mt Pleasant 

Art Exhibition Gala evening 

on September 15 can be 

purchased at Eventbrite. 

The exhibition will continue 

on September 16, entry 

with gold coin donation. 

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Jumping 

onto the 

global stage 

•From page 1 

“She has worked very hard since 

then, and we are very proud. 

“She is very driven and super 

excited. 

“Her focus has kicked into overdrive, 

and she is grateful for the 

opportunity to compete as well. 

Anything donated to help get her 

there would be amazing.” 

The Cashmere High School 

student will compete in the solo 

trampoline event. 

It comes after she won silver and 

bronze at the Australian nationals 

earlier this year. 

She has won several New 

Zealand titles, and is part of the 

Olympia Gymnastics Sports Club 

in Wigram. 

Leney said the family is looking 

for ways to fundraise for the trip. 

“We are looking for sponsors, 

for a ‘we’ve got your back’ t-shirt, 

which will be her new favourite 

shirt for summer, as a way of 

thanking all the kind people who 

have helped her get there,” she said. 

“We have had a few donations 

through Givealittle, who’s names 

will be added to the shirt.” 

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Have a say on port company sale 

•From page 1 

It is also another flip-flop from 

Mauger who during his election 

campaign promised a rates rise of 

about 4 per cent this year. The city 

council approved a 6.4 per cent rise 

in June. 

The city council owns 100 per 

cent of the port company, City Care, 

fibre broadband provider Enable 

and Eco-Central, 75 per cent of the 

airport, and 89 per cent of Orion 

through its company Christchurch 

City Holdings Ltd. 

Mauger told Stuff because the city 

council had owned the assets for 

years it didn’t mean it was a good 

investment. 

Over the past 30 years, the assets 

have returned almost $2 billion to 

ratepayers. But a report last year 

by investment bank and corporate 

advisory business, Northington 

Partners, found it could have been 

more. 

City councillors voted 10 to seven 

late last year to develop detailed 

business cases looking at the costs 

and benefits of partially selling off 

its assets. 

The Maritime Union is opposed 

to selling the port company. 

National secretary Craig Harrison 

told Stuff ports are important 

drivers of local economies because 

they facilitate trade. 

“We need to see them as strategic 

assets, not cash cows,” he said. 

He urged residents to “be wary” 

of privatising local assets. 

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NEWS 5 

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IN A LOUD and busy world, a 

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Every Saturday, the centre 

hosts a two-hour sensory 

swimming session at the learn to 

swim pool within the facility. 

The pool is closed off from 

the busier main pool, there is 

no music, and the lights are 

dimmed. It’s a smaller space, 

with a maximum of 25 people 

allowed. Sensory toys and 

equipment are also available for 

the swimmers. 

The resulting environment is 

a welcoming oasis for customers 

who find swimming pools too 

noisy or congested. 

City council manager 

recreation and sports services, 

David Bailey, said the idea for 

sensory sessions was first trialled 

when staff heard the sessions 

were proving successful in other 

cities. 

The sessions have slowly built 

in popularity. 

“We knew that some people 

were not swimming because 

they found pools too noisy, 

busy or unpredictable. This is a 

way to make leisure swimming 

accessible to more customers 

who just need a quieter, calmer 

space,” he said. 

“Everybody benefits from 

having their sensory needs met, 

whether they have disabilities 

or not. The pool is a space for 

everyone – adults and children.” 

Swimmers also have their own 

dedicated change rooms at the 

end of the session. 

The pool is life-guarded 

and the hāpai card can be 

used. Caregivers supporting a 

swimmer do not need to book a 

spot. Sensory swimming sessions 

need to bebookedin advance. 

Standardpool entry fees and 

normal rules apply. 

The Pioneer Recreation and 

Sport Centre is also the home 

ofThe Southern Centre. 

Adult entry is $6.70 

for the two-hour 

session. Bookings are 

essential. Caregivers 

supporting a 

swimmer do not 

need to book a spot 

and swim for free. 

Caregivers are asked 

to attend with the 

participants. 

The Southern Centre is a 

multi-sensory environment, 

which helps reduce stress levels, 

develop social skills, while 

providing a stimulating or 

relaxing environment for the 

guests. 

It is for everyone, but 

individuals who most benefit are 

adults and children who have 

learning differences, disabilities 

or anxiety or stress-related 

problems. It is operated under 

a partnership between the city 

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The Southern Centre has been 

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Fire brigade ‘hot shots’ 

In the lead up to its 150th 

anniversary celebration 

over Labour weekend, the 

Lyttelton Volunteer Fire 

Brigade looks back at its 

past in a regular column 


NEWS 7 

Silver band’s 

free concert 

NO DISCUSSION about the 

Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s 

proud 150 year history would be 

complete without mentioning 

these guys, and that impressive 

range of silverware. George 

Findlay, Bill Newitt, Ray Arthurs, 

Bill Vickers, Robert Norris, 

Tommy Smith, Coach Robert 

Kerr from Sumner, Neville 

Adams and John May were, in 

Fire Brigade competition terms, 

the hot shots of the 1970s and 

early 80s. 

Inter-brigade competitions 

have been around as long as 

fire brigades themselves. Weeks 

and weeks of training and 

competitions all over the country 

were, and still are, the ideal way 

to hone the fire-fighting skills. 

Hundreds of spectators used to 

watch and results were published 

in the local newspapers. In 

Lyttelton’s case they often 

appeared under the “Shipping 

News”, right next to the arrival 

time of the inter-island ferry. Go 

figure. 

An influx of keen younger 

members to the Lyttelton 

brigade has seen a renewed 

SILVERWARE: Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade has a long 

history of winning inter-brigade competitions. 

interest in competitions and a 

trophy cabinet that is filling up 

nicely. The 150th celebrations 

this Labour weekend will bring 

together many past and current 

competition team members. 

There will be a proud display 

of photographs highlighting 

competition winners. 

•Tāpoa Magazine Bay history, 

page 20 

Registrations for the 150th anniversary celebrations 

of the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade are open now. 

If you’re a past brigade member, know someone 

who is, or just want to celebrate the occasion with 

them, please email LVFB150th@gmail.com with your 

details and you’ll be sent the registration link. 

THE SUMNER Silver Band 

is holding a free concert at the 

Sumner Town Hall Matuku 

Takotako on Sunday from 

3-5pm. It will form part of 

the band’s preparation for the 

Provincial Brass Band Contest on 

September 23. 

The band has been a popular 

and integral part of Sumner 

for well over 100 years, playing 

throughout the year at functions 

like Anzac Day and Sumner’s 

Christmas carols, and also at 

venues such as the rest home, 

local farmers’ markets and other 

community gatherings. 

The local character of the 

band is emphasised by its new 

conductor, Victoria van Uden 

whose husband Paul played 

the trombone in the band as 

a schoolboy. Their son Harry 

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trombone through the band. 

Since becoming the band’s 

conductor and musical director 

in September last, under van 

Uden’s very capable guidance 

and inspiring baton, the band 

is enjoying a resurgence of 

interest. Membership has grown 

with a number of younger and 

older people joining, though the 

band is still keen to welcome 

new members and can supply 

instruments if needed. 

Refreshments will be provided 

for a donation to offset hall hire 

during the September 23 concert 

at Te Aratai College, Aldwins Rd. 

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NEWS 11 

Who do we trust in a pandemic? 

A FATHER-DAUGHTER team 

from Canterbury University 

studied data from eight 

countries to rank trust in health 

authorities, media, experts, and 

politicians. 

Political science honours 

student Alexa Schluter is the 

lead author of the paper, ‘In the 

Covid-19 pandemic, who did we 

trust? An eight-country crosssectional 

study’. 

Her father, Professor Philip 

Schluter, head of UC’s school of 

health sciences, supervised her 

research. 

The pair worked with 

clinicians and public health 

researchers in Canada to 

study data from 9000 survey 

participants from Canada, USA, 

England, Switzerland, Belgium, 

Philippines, New Zealand, and 

Hong Kong. The surveys were 

carried out in late 2020. 

In all countries surveyed, 

public trust in health authorities 

was highest. Conversely, public 

trust in politicians ranked lowest 

across the board. 

However, in New Zealand, 

trust in politicians was 

significantly higher than in the 

other countries studied. The 

researchers linked this to data 

from the Global Corruption 

Perception Index that records 

how transparent populations 

believe their governments to be. 

TRUST: Ashley Bloomfield and Jacinda Ardern had a high level of trust during the 

Covid-19 pandemic. 

PHOTO: GETTY 

New Zealand’s high ranking 

on this index may explain 

our greater 

levels of trust 

in information 

provided by 

politicians. 

Professor 

Philip 

Schluter 

Schluter also 

points to the 

consistent 

messaging delivered by 

government and public health 

officials in New Zealand. 

“Here we saw the daily 

briefing with the Prime Minister 

and the Director General 

of Health promoting the 

same stance. By comparison, 

information coming from US 

political leadership sometimes 

contradicted advice of health 

authorities,” he said. 

Alexa Schluter 

was also interested 

to see if political 

orientation 

affected 

participants’ trust 

Alexa 

in government 

Schluter 

information. 

“We found higher levels of 

trust in government policy 

expressed by those who 

identified as right leaning or 

conservative voters. 

“That may reflect the fact that, 

at the time of the pandemic, the 

majority of countries surveyed 

had conservative governments in 

power,” she said. 

The researchers believe their 

paper has added relevance 

within the context of the 

‘infodemic’ identified by the 

World Health Organisation as 

a central challenge during the 

Covid-19 pandemic. 

A combination of 

‘information’ and ‘epidemic’, the 

term describes the rapid 

spread of information, both 

accurate and inaccurate, 

enabled by the internet and 

social media. 

“In this environment, public 

trust becomes an important 

determinant in population 

health outcomes, and that’s 

quite a new idea,” said Professor 

Schluter. 

“These large-scale health 

challenges will continue to 

happen in future, so we really 

need to understand what works 

to foster public trust in health 

interventions.” 

The paper will be published 

in the prestigious international 

Journal of Global Health. 

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AUCTION 

64 MT PLEASANT ROAD MT PLEASANT A VIEW TO BUY FOR 

This lower slopes haven offers a unique architectural style 

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490M 2 3 2 1 2 

AUCTION 

From 11am, Thursday 21 st September 2023 

98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior) 

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AUCTION 

5518 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD FRENCH FARM RURAL RETREAT WITH HARBOUR VIEWS 

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in a lifestyle 5.5 hectares with gardens, mini-vineyard, olive 

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AUCTION 

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AUCTION 

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SERIOUSLY SELLING IN THE 

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AUCTION 

Thursday 21 st September from 11:00am 


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16 

NEWS 

3000km e-bike 

Get more out of your ride 

Connect with fellow 

riders and talk bikes 

over a free coffee 

Casual & Country and Ten27 

owner John Turnbull bought 

his first e-bike last year and 

has now completed the 

Tour Aotearoa; a route which 

stretches 3000km from 

Cape Reinga to Bluff. Katie 

McDonald from Cycleways, 

where he bought his e-bike, 

catches up with him 

Firstly, how did you get into riding 

and what made you decide to do Tour 

Aotearoa? 

I’ve spent all of my life working. I’ve 

never played golf or done anything like 

that, it’s always just been work. But my son 

has taken over a bit more now which has 

given me a bit more time. My friends who 

come into the cafe said “you’ve got to go 

into Cycleways and get yourself an e-bike” 

and so I did. And I enjoyed it so much 

that I wanted to go around more than just 

the block on it. For some reason I got this 

TA (Tour Aotearoa) thing in my mind. I 

started telling people I was going to do it 

and I told so many people that I couldn’t 

chicken out of it! 

Did you do any training or smaller 

rides in the lead up to it? 

No! Well, I’d done a couple of thousand 

kilometres in the few months beforehand. 

But with an e-bike you don’t really have 

to train as much as you would on a 

conventional bike. 

What bike did you use? 

I’ve got the Specialized Turbo Levo 

Comp Alloy, and it’s awesome. There were 

a lot of times where I felt it was the perfect 

bike for the job. A lot of people said “Oh, 

he’s on an e-bike” and then someone else 

would say “yeah, he’s the sensible one!”. 

I’m 74 and I’d only been biking for a few 

months when I decided to do this, and I’ve 

done 5,500km on my bike in 9 months. 

I’ve gone from nothing, to that. 

Can you tell me a bit more about the 

experience? 

People say “oh, there must have been 

times when you weren’t enjoying it”, but 

I loved every minute of it. I started at 

Cape Reinga and I was going through the 

North Island during all the floods and 

the Cyclone. It rained the whole time but 

it wasn’t cold, and I stayed dry thanks 

to my jacket and over-trousers. It was a 

challenge, but I never regretted it once. 

Did you do it by yourself? And how 

long did it take? 

Yes, I did it by myself but my wife 

followed me in the car. I liked doing it 

by myself because it meant I could go at 

my own pace. It took 33 days of riding. 

I could have done it in a lot less, but in 

saying that, I had plenty of breaks as well. I 

would always be on the road by 7.30am or 

8am, and usually I’d be finished by 1pm or 

2pm. One day it was 6pm; it was 9 hours 

of riding and I can’t remember anything 

about it because I was so focussed on what 

I was doing. I had no idea how long it 

would take; I didn’t know if it would take 

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NEWS 17 

ride: ‘I loved every minute of it’ 

30 days or 60 days. 

What were some highlights of the 

experience? 

Well, the nicest area was going 

through Maruia Saddle, between 

Murchison and Reefton. It was a 

beautiful ride. I also met so many 

people who were all so passionate about 

riding; they’re interested in you and 

they’re interesting. What was good for 

me is that it’s been hard for me to break 

away from work, but with cycling, it’s 

taken over my train of thought and 

broken that connection with work and 

allowed me to do something else. I got 

right into the groove of it, I could hear 

my wife talking to my son on the phone 

about work and I didn’t want to know 

about it; I didn’t want to get distracted 

and I was able to focus solely on the 

ride, which you have to be able to do. 

What are you planning on doing 

next? 

I’m going to do it again! I’d like to do 

it again and I’ve been thinking about 

doing it on a conventional bike, which 

will be a lot harder. With an e-bike I 

didn’t really have to train for it, I could 

just start. 

What would you say to anyone who’s 

thinking about doing TA? 

Just do it. In hindsight I’m surprised I 

was able to do something like this, and 

at my age. Don’t be put off by age. And 

just focus on one day at a time. 

HARD WORK: John’s bike, bought from Cycleways, took him from 

Cape Reinga to Bluff, where he celebrated with wife Jenny. 

Only 10 days away, and in our own back yard! 

The best 10km road 

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At the start line in Govenors Bay 

We have heard this many times from 

experienced competitors who love the event. 

The starting venue at the Governors Bay school 

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views throughout the race. The 

interesting undulating nature of the 

course, and the fact that despite 

this it’s reasonably fast, all add to 

the events appeal. 

The chasing start feature of 

the race also contributes to its 

character. This sees the slower 

runners starting first at 9.30am 

followed by increasingly faster 

runners starting in groups at 

approximately 1-minute intervals. 

The slower runners typically take 

about 90 mins to complete the 

course and the fastest about 30 

mins. These starting times are 

allocated to competitors based 

on their estimated 5km times 

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of the finishing line. For the last few years, we 

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area and with the improvements made after SAIL 

GP, it is a very good finishing venue. 

Health and safety have become increasingly 

important considerations so Traffic Management 

Plans are submitted for Council approval. We 

now offer the option of bus transport from 

Lyttelton to Governors Bay before the event to 

minimize additional vehicles on the road. We are 

also very grateful to the local community for their 

cooperation in being able to continue to offer this 

special event. 

So to enter, especially if you’re 

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18 SPORT 

Teen golfer 

impresses at 

age group 

champs 

• By Neville Idour 

COOPER MOORE came 

close to retaining his under-16 

title at the national age group 

championships. 

THe Clearwater golfer’s first 

round 67 at the Timaru Golf Club 

last week saw him take a two-shot 

lead over Ryan Xie (Remuera) 

who played at the NZ Open 

this year. Moore’s 

second round 71 

saw him trail Xie 

(68) by one shot 

going into the final. 

Standing on the 

Cooper 

Moore 

14th tee, Moore 

was still a shot behind. 

He then got 

into trouble with a triple bogey. 

But a birdie on 18 and a 73 score 

left him three shots behind Xie. 

Russley’s Yuki Miya got off to 

great start with 69 in the under-19 

section. But 74 and 76 dropped 

him to a tie for sixth. Phong 

Nguyen (Russley) finished 11th 

with 74, 75 and 74. 

Vanessa Lim (Russley) claimed 

eighth in the under-16 girls with 

78, 79 and 79, while Alisia Ren 

(Russley) was 10th in a strong 

under-19 field. 


Back-to-back basketball titles 

• By Jaime Cunningham 

ST ANDREW’S College’s 

senior A girls basketball team 

have qualified for next month’s 

nationals after winning back-toback 

AA premier schools South 

Island titles. 

They met rivals Rangiora 

High in the final of the threeday 

tournament at Dunedin, 

winning 73-54. It came a week 

after the two teams faced off in 

the Canterbury secondary 

schools final – which St Andrew’s 

also won. 

Year 13 student Lauren 

Whittaker was once again 

immense for St Andrew’s in a 

final, scoring 20 points. 

St Andrew’s progressed to the 

South Island final after dominant 

wins over Nayland College 

(90-22) and Avonside Girls’ 

High (85-33) in pool play. They 

beat Columba College 75-58 in 

the quarter-final before beating 

Kaiapoi High 82-41 in their 

semi-final. 

St Margaret’s College also 

secured a spot at nationals, 

which takes place in Palmerston 

North from September 25-30, 

after finishing third. They beat 

Kaiapoi 82-64 in the third-place 

playoff following a 65-48 loss to 

Rangiora. 

Christchurch Girls’ High lost 

83-66 to Columba in the playoff 

for fifth, but sixth-place nabbed 

them a spot at nationals. 

In the boys’ tournament, 

Christ’s College came up short 

in the final against Waimea 

College, losing 74-67. It followed 

their thrilling 82-81 semi-final 

win against St Thomas of Canterbury 

College. The two teams 

also met in the Canterbury final 

a week before. 

However, Canterbury champions 

St Thomas’ were unable 

• For the full AA 

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SHOT: St Andrew’s College successfully defended their South Island girls’ basketball title 

at the AA schools tournament in Dunedin last week. 

to finish in the top three, going 

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TREASURES FROM THE PAST 

Volcanic bay to defence fort 

TĀPOA MAGAZINE Bay 

is the smallest of the three 

bays between Rāpaki Bay and 

Lyttelton Port, the other two 

being Motu-kauati-iti Corsair 

Bay and Motu-kauati-rahi Cass 

Bay. 

Enclosed by natural volcanic 

features, it has long been known 

to Māori as Tāpoa and was on 

the well-worn pathway between 

the Ngāti Wheke settlement at 

Rāpaki and the resource-rich 

area around the former Ngāti 

Mamoe village of Ōhinehou, 

on which land the Canterbury 

Association’s town of Lyttelton 

was founded in 1850. 

After the New Zealand colonial 

government’s 1849 acquisition of 

much of Ngāi Tahu land around 

Whakaraupō (then known as 

Port Cooper), this quiet little bay 

was purchased as part of a parcel 

of 100 acres, designated Rural 

Section 375, by one SH Andrews 

in 1854. Over the years, it underwent 

numerous subdivisions and 

transactions. Moreover, the bay 

was known by multiple European 

names over time, such as 

Cromptons and Brownings bays, 

but it was primarily known as 

Bakers Bay until renamed Magazine 

Bay in the late 19th-century, 

following the establishment of a 

gunpowder storage facility. 

In its earliest colonial years, 

Bakers Bay served a functional 

role for the landing of cattle, 

horses, and other goods, with the 

SS ‘Star of the South’ unloading 

59 head of cattle from Whanganui 

in 1863. 

The bay’s gently sloping beach 

and steep cliff walls apparently 

made it more useful than the 

port’s jetties for offloading and 

holding livestock. In 1874, early 

Lyttelton pioneer John Grubb 

built his shipyard there and operated 

the business through to at 

least the late 1890s. Also in 1874, 

a specialised stone structure for 

storing explosives, colloquially 

known as a magazine, was built 

to house the explosives used in 

the construction of the Lyttelton 

(Moorhouse) rail tunnel. So solidly 

was it built, it survived the 

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and February 22, 2011, earthquakes 

and still stands on its 

seawall by the beach to this day. 

From 1885 this magazine also 

served a dual function as a military 

storage facility when Tāpoa 

Magazine Bay was requisitioned 

as a defence reserve. Due to a 

perceived expansionist threat 

from Imperial Russia in the early 

1880s, the land around Magazine 

Bay had been integrated into a 

broader British Imperial defence 

strategy for Whakaraupō Lyttelton 

Harbour. This culminated 

in the construction of the Fort 

Erskine 65-pounder gun emplacement 

overlooking Lyttelton 

Port’s inner harbour, complementing 

the emplacements at 

Battery Point and Fort Jervois 

on Rīpapa Island, all manned 

by the Lyttelton Naval Artillery 

Volunteers. Later updated with a 

7-inch muzzle loading rifled cannon, 

the Erskine Point Battery 

was decommissioned by 1905. 

In the 1930s the old Fort Erskine 

emplacement was stripped 

for salvage with the 7-inch 

cannon gifted to the Sumner Sea 

Cadets base at TS Cornwell. 

In 1935 the steamship ‘John 

Anderson’ towed one of Lyttelton 

Port’s many coal hulks, the ‘Lota’, 

formerly a majestic three-masted 

wooden barque, to its final 

resting place on the beach at 

Magazine Bay where it was to be 

broken up for salvage. However, 

the wreck remained on the beach 

until at least 1940 accompanied 

by growing complaints about its 

safety from local beachgoers and 

swimmers. 

At the onset of World War II 

in 1939, Magazine Bay was again 

fortified with a 40 mm Bofors 

anti-aircraft gun just above the 

former Fort Erskine gun mount. 

Known as the ‘Oil Wharf Gun’ 

it also overlooked the inner 

harbour and was Whakaraupō 

Lyttelton Harbour’s only defence 

until the Godley Head guns were 

brought into service later that 

year. 

Post-war, the bay reverted to 

being a public recreation area, 

managed by Lyttelton and then 

Christchurch councils. However, 

it was not until 1984 that 

ownership was transferred from 

the Ministry of Defence to the 

council, formally ending the 99- 

year history of Tāpoa Magazine 

Bay as a defence reserve. 

From 1982 on, the Magazine 

Bay marina provided boat 

moorings for pleasure craft 

outside the crowded inner 

harbour. However, a series of 

destructive storms, most notably 

the severe storm of October 

2000, and the 2018 construction 

of Te Ana Marina, led to the 

abandonment of Magazine 

Bay marina, which is due to be 

dismantled this month. 

From 1999 to 2002, the 

magazine building underwent 

significant restoration and was 

re-purposed as the Lyttelton 

Torpedo Boat Museum. The 

museum displays the remains 

of the 1885 Thornycroft 

torpedo boat that was housed 

and launched from a slipway 

at Magazine Bay during the 

1880s ‘Russian Scare’. Run by 

volunteers and open on Sunday 

afternoons during the summer 

months, the museum and its 

often quiet beach remain a 

popular haunt for locals. 

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end of a peaceful cul-de-sac. Positioned for 

sun, shelter and protection, it offers sweeping 

panoramic views that encompass Cass Bay, 

Diamond Harbour, and more. The exterior, 

with its steel and cedar construction, 

exudes an air of durability, while remaining 

understated and modern. 

The stunning kitchen, equipped with stateof-the-art 

amenities and a breakfast bar, 

overlooks the picturesque Cass Bay beach. 

Generous accommodations include four 

bedrooms, (master with ensuite), and two 

spacious living areas, complimented by 

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8. An instrument to forbid a loved one in 

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9. Study round trip made according to map 

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11. Lines on a boat made by Manet, Holbein, 

Titian and so on (8) 

12. It is via of a secluded road (5) 

15. A blow made by a shoemaker (4) 

16. Have a turn at time that’s past (3) 

17. There’s a warm spot in a love-nest (4) 

19. Geese when in flight may have a woolly 

look (5) 

21. The way one bears oneself for Victoria, 

say (8) 

24. N,S,E or W, win or place (4,3) 

25. Tree to be found in a particular 

churchyard (5) 

26. A meal that’s first-class, quietly 

consumed (6) 

Down 

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initially (5) 

3. Draws a religious pamphlet that somehow 

sat around (8) 

4. There’s nothing in to drink but some 

consommé (4) 

5. Hard, black wood given one, by 

arrangement (5) 

6. The single time a person swallows carbon 

(4) 

7. In writing it is so upset to find a green 

plant (4) 

10. It may give one the measure of a fall (4,5) 

12. Deliver over what beggar held out (4) 

13. Reading customers go to it (8) 

14. Soon, a negative from France will appear 

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20. An exact likeness of one attending the 

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21. A Gaul depicted in a chancel tapestry (4) 

22. It’s not easy to find meat so undercooked 

(4) 

23. The lugs on which one is out, neck and 

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8. Roadworks sign (4-2) 

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12. Alleviate (4) 

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16. Holiday house (4) 

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19. Energy (6) 

20. Loose-fleshed (6) 

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4. Brass instrument (7) 

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Skoda’s Scoutline a stylish addition 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

SKODA HAS created a Scoutline 

version of the Kamiq, its smallest 

SUV, to help raise the profile of 

a model that’s flown under the 

radar of buyers since debuting 

here three years ago. 

With a solid wave of high, 

small riding urban SUVs on the 

market, it’s hardly surprising this 

one has lacked visibility. Not so 

now Skoda provides the vehicle 

fleet for our police force. 

The Scoutline adds more visual 

punch to the bland-looking 

Kamiq compact urban SUV. It 

does this with matte black wheel 

arch liners, silver bodywork elements, 

large – well, for a vehicle 

of this size – 17-inch alloy wheels 

and full-LED taillights. 

It’s not done there. It also 

comes with it own unique front 

spoiler with underbody protection 

and a rear diffuser, all nicely 

co-ordinated in the same silver 

finish as the vehicle’s side sills 

and roof rails. Tinted side and 

rear windows with chrome-plated 

window frames add a subtle 

but tasteful visual touch. 

Firing the opening and fairly 

pricey salvo in the two-model 

Kamiq catalogue is the $39,990 

Scoutline being reviewed here. 

Filling the closing chapter is the 

flagship $48,990 Monte Carlo 

version. 

Powering the Scoutline is a 1.0 

litre turbo petrol. Exclusive to 

the Monte Carlo is a nippy and 

eager to please 110kw 1.5 litre 

turbo petrol. This engine goes 

some way, but not all the way, to 

softening its steep asking price. 

The spirited 85kw three-cylinder 

turbo-charged motor is 

a little belter and its distinctive 

three-cylinder throb music to the 

ears of anyone who appreciate 

cool-sounding engines. A favourable 

power-to-weight ratio added 

a keener edge to the test vehicle’s 

acceleration. Even under modest 

throttle openings it shows plenty 

of enthusiasm. For a smallish 

SUV this one’s easy and effortless 

to drive at open road speeds and 

quick to front with a solid slug of 

power to dart past slower moving 

traffic. 

The only real downside to this 

little wonder is some hesitancy 

under full throttle. This mainly 

played out when powering 

off from standing starts. You 

understandably expect an instant 

accelerative surge, but the motor 

can at times take 1-2 seconds, 

creating an awkward pause in 

proceedings. A smart 7-speed 

tiptronic auto utilises two 

clutches to consistently deliver 

swift decisive gear changes. Oneclutch 

changes even numbered 

AGILE: For a smallish SUV, the Scoutline is easy and 

effortless to drive at open road speeds. 

SIMPLY CLEVER: Skoda’s Kamiq Scoutline’s bodywork is subtle and tasteful, with tinted side 

and rear windows, silver bodywork elements and 17-inch alloy wheels. 

ratios, while the other takes care 

of managing the odd number 

gears. Regardless of whether it’s 

odds or evens, this still adds up 

to one efficient transmission. 

A cabin that’s as spacious 

as you’ll find in the compact 

urban SUV market segment 

is a real bonus, along with an 

elevated driving position offering 

excellent all-round visibility. Rear 

room legroom is better than a 

vehicle of this size has right to 

be. A generously proportioned 

400-litre boot is extendible that 

can almost be trebled in size, 

with the 60:40 split rear seat 

backrests folded down. Clever 

storage compartments abound to 

create an extra 26L of in-vehicle 

storage. 

The Scoutline’s interior 

gives the vehicle a genuine 

point-of-difference over many of 

its rivals with exclusive decorative 

trims – with a dark brushed 

design – complemented by 

chrome-style air vents. The pedal 

covers feature a trendy aluminium 

design. To show Skoda thinks 

of every little detail, the heightadjustable 

front seats come with 

special Scoutline upholstery 

made of breathable ThermoFlux 

fabric. The steering wheel, handbrake 

and gearshift levers look 

smart with their leather finishes. 

The white, red and orange 

LED ambient lighting puts on a 

cool colour show illuminating 

the centre console, door storage 

compartments, door handles 

and foot well. LED reading lights 

are standard and you can opt 

for a black roof lining. Staying 

in touch is well sorted with 

built-in SmartLink technology 

for connecting devices via Apple 

CarPlay, Android Auto or Mirror 

Link. 

Simply Clever is Skoda’s 

marketing is battle cry. In this 

vehicle there is plenty of evidence 

of that. A good example is an 

electric tailgate, including tapto-close 

function. The umbrella 

compartment (including 

umbrella) is in the driver’s 

door, there’s an ice scraper 

in the fuel filler flap, and an 

integrated funnel in the lid of the 

windscreen washer tank. 

The test vehicle was laden with 

safety features. Among the more 

innovative are Lane Assist, City 

Emergency Brake, Driver Fatigue 

Alert, and Cruise Control. Using 

a camera, Lane Assist recognises 

road markings and helps the 

driver to keep to their traffic 

lane. 

One bit of safety tech that really 

impressed is the Driver Fatigue 

Alert system. Using a variety 

measures it can detect a drop in 

the driver’s concentration levels 

and advises them to stop and 

take a break from driving. 

The Kamiq rides confidently, 

offering the benefits of an SUV 

with the agile driving characteristics 

of a compact car. It shares 

the same platform as the Skoda 

Scala hatch. There are important 

points of difference between this 

pair. The Scoutline, for instance, 

has longer springs and shock 

absorbers, stiffer stabiliser for the 

front axle and a reinforced rear 

axle. 

Spring and damper rates are 

tuned to soak up even the worst 

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remained steadfastly calm and 

composed, but most importantly 

felt in control when called on to 

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and challenging terrain, at the 

same time. 

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unblemished scorecard. There’s 

scope for steering improvements. 

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lacks the road feel, deft weighting 

and all round polish and finesse 

of some of its better rivals. 

Rating out of 10: 

Performance 7; Handling 

7; Build Quality 7; 

Comfort 7; Space 8; Fuel 

Economy – On road test 

average consumption 

6.5L/100km; Value for 

money 6; Safety – 5-star 

ANCAP crash rating; Clean 

car fee, neutral. Overall 

points out of 10: 7 

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Offer valid dates vary, see product pages online for details. Available while stocks last. Limited quantity deals are limit one per customer. # Discount is off our full retail price.*1 5x Airpoints Dollars on Sleepyhead beds, mattresses, and bed bases valid Wednesday 30 August – 

Sunday 1 October 2023. Promotion and Airpoints programme terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints for details. *2 Valid 6 - 19 Sept 2023. Purchase an eligible Hisense TV during the promotion period and receive a bonus Visa Prezzy Card up to 

the value of $200. One bonus item per qualifying transaction. Bonus item is not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the transaction in which it is issued. In the event of an order cancellation or refund, the bonus item must also be returned. Limits and other exclusions 

may apply. See in-store or online for details including eligible models. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Personal shoppers only, trade and commercial not supplied.

Everyone can get 

behind a good deal. 

Backing NZ 

since ages ago. 

100% Kiwi. 

Dreaming of travel? 

2 birds, one stone. 

Earn 5x Airpoints Dollars 

on Sleepyhead Beds* 2 

Load up on bonus 

Airpoints Dollars 

Earn 5x Airpoints Dollars 

on Bosch Appliances* 3 

Keep the team hydrated 

during the game. 

Make sure your team 

has a quality bench. 

Take care of the post 

match clean up. 

Mitsubishi Electric 

328L Stainless 

Multi-Drawer Fridge 

$1819 

9071546 / MR-CX328ER-ST-A 

Brahms 

7 Piece Dining Suite - Beige 

9076539 

$1999 

Valid until 19 September 2023 

Full RRP 

$2899 

SAVE 

$900 

Miele Boost CX1 Cat & 

Dog Compact Bagless 

Vacuum Cleaner - Black 

$599 

9072404 / 11640600 

Introductory Offer 

Save big on your new 

1 seater stadium. 

Limbo 

Chair & Ottoman - Grey 

9075336 

$499 

was 

$799 

Valid until 

26 September 2023 

SAVE 

$300 

Half time snacks, without 

the half time queues. 

Russell Hobbs 4 Litre 

Satisfry Air Fryer 

$149 

9076572 / 27160AU 

Work. Study. Browse. 

At half time of course. 

Acer EX215-32 15.6” 

8GB 128SSD Notebook 

$649 

60000962 / NC5442 

was 

$849 

SAVE 

$200 

Everyday appliances 

at everyday low prices. 

12 

Months 

36 

INTEREST FREE 

on purchases $499 & over* 

Months 

INTEREST FREE 

on beds & furniture $999 & over* 

Offer valid dates vary, see product pages online for details. Available while stocks last. Limited quantity deals are limit one per customer. # Discount is off our full retail price. *Apple, selected computers, game 

consoles, gift cards and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Current fixed interest rate of 23.95% p.a. applies to any balance remaining after expiry of any interest 

free period. Finance, Price Promise, Airpoints and promotion, terms, conditions, exclusions, credit criteria and limits apply. Personal shoppers only, trade and commercial not supplied. See smithscity.co.nz 

for details. # Discount is off our full retail price. *2 5x Airpoints Dollars on Sleepyhead beds, mattresses, and bed bases valid Wednesday 30 August – Sunday 1 October 2023. Promotion and Airpoints programme terms, 

conditions, and exclusions apply. Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints for details. *3 Valid 1 September - 1 October 2023. Promotion and Airpoints terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See individual products for details.

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