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OUR PEOPLE Luke Lockton leaves LPC, with his grandad starting here in 1952. Ending of the Lockton legacy The 71-year legacy of Lockton’s at the Port has ended. After 12 years at LPC, Health and Safety Business Partner Luke Lockton is leaving, ending what his grandfather began in 1952. Starting as a part time cargo handler in 2011, he soon went full-time before eventually becoming a member of the health and safety team. “It is leaving behind a huge part of my life; LPC is a massive part of our family. It’s been a good twelve years, and I have a lot of fond memories of the place for sure,” says Luke. Luke’s grandfather worked at LPC for 34 years, with his father starting in 1972 and was here for 44 years. “For a pretty big part of that, there’s been two; grandad worked with Dad for a number of years, then he left, and I started and worked with my father.” Growing up in Governors Bay, Luke was a local at the Port long before he worked here. “It was a great place to grow up; when we weren’t in the sea, we were up in the hills. “One of the go-to activities for birthday parties was to come down and fish off the inner harbour wharves.” With different safety standards in the 90s, Luke would spend time in operational areas with his Dad. “When my old man would be doing lines jobs, I’d be down on the wharf with all the guys – before us, health and safety people stopped that. “We would go down to coal and go in the front-end loaders, even up straddles and up the cranes cause my dad was a crane driver for most of his time here.” Part of why he joined the port was the good memories he had here – his childhood cementing the decision. “I left school and went to university and did that for a couple of years, but it wasn’t for me. Then I started plumbing, which was cool, but again, the port was an itch I had to scratch. “I always saw myself coming to the port, so eventually, I just decided I’m going to do it.” Since joining in 2011, Luke has held several roles. “As a cargo handler, I became a health and safety rep, and then I became the chair for the container terminal.” While working a secondment, a full-time position came up, and he was recommended to apply. “That’s the thing you keep in your head; you just never know what little changes you help make, or you’re part of that might have prevented something that was potentially going to happen one day.” Health and safety has changed significantly in his time at the Port in both the culture and the investment in infrastructure. “When I started here, we were safety conscious, but it wasn’t as front of mind as it is now; very seldom would you hear health and safety conversations happening in the amenities; now it’s very common to hear people discussing hazards or potential improvements. “The investment in infrastructure has also significantly increased, particularly with the focus on designing the risk out. The new workshop, the inner harbour development, the CityDepot upgrades, and the reefer towers are all great examples of this. “These two big changes alone mean LPC is on a great path to becoming a healthy and safe workplace”. PORT NEWS Te Whare Whakatika is open The opening of LPC’s new Te Whare Whakatika workshop completes the $85m Eastern Development project. The workshop was officially opened by the Mayor of Christchurch, Phil Mauger, at a special event at LPC in late August. The $20m workshop houses 65 staff and includes a 25m high service bay for four straddles, workshop spaces, offices, break rooms and amenities. LPC Interim CEO Jim Quinn said he was “thrilled with the facility that will last for generations”. “It’s a wonderful facility and takes our people from the 1970s into 2023’” said Jim. “When you renew infrastructure that is to last a long time, it is essential you do it well.” The official opening was later followed by a family day – for the first time in many years, the family of staff were invited to the Port to check out the fantastic new facilities. Families were able to see first-hand the equipment their loved ones work on including straddles, cranes and loaders. LPC Update emailed Want to stay up to date with the latest port news? Sign up to our monthly Harbourwatch emails at www.lpc.co.nz. For more information about LPC, visit or follow us on: 4 LPC UPDATE September 2023
IF THE Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade was to invite the prime minister to its 150th anniversary dinner today, knowing who that would be is no sure bet. That wasn’t an issue 50 years ago when Prime Minister Norman Kirk was guest of honour at the brigade’s centennial dinner. The one and only time a sitting prime minister has attended a fire brigade anniversary function – now that’s a sure bet. Greeting Kirk, affectionately known as Big Norm, on that momentous evening in 1973 was Chief Fire Officer John Fogarty and his wife Eileen. Getting the PM to the dinner was a real measure of the esteem in which the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held. Kirk did his own image no harm either, being described by those who met him that evening as a very nice man. NEWS 15 Big Norm drops in This photo and many, many more will feature in the 150th anniversary book that’s printing as we speak. They can’t guarantee a Prime Minister this Labour Weekend but the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade does promise a good time had by all. • Lyttelton torpedo boat, 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. Ferrymead When Life Sucks by Dr Jo Prendergast The practical and effective how-to guide to parenting your teen through tough times from an expert psychiatrist and comedian for fans of Maggie Dent, Celia Lashlie and Nigel Latta A first-aid manual for supporting your teen’s mental health, by psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast When Life Sucks is an essential guide to supporting your teen’s mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and eating difficulties, to understanding neurodivergence and gender identity, this book is a first-aid manual for some of life’s toughest challenges. It’s not easy being a parent in a world of TikTok and bubblegum-flavoured vapes, but When Life Sucks gives you the practical tools to help make your life a little lighter and to support your teen towards a healthy headspace. Fearless - Uplift your life by Trinny Woodall ENTER TO WIN THIS BOOK Throughout my life, I have encountered fear and I know how much it has stopped me in my tracks. I want every woman to be able to move forward, to feel empowered at every stage of their lives. This manual includes all the advice you might expect. Whether you need help with how to dress, finding out the colours that suit you or understanding the right beauty routine for the skin you have now, FEARLESS contains it all. But the most important thing that I have come to know is that life is not just about how we look – it’s about gaining the knowledge we need to navigate whatever life throws at us. So, I’ve included a life section to share what I’ve learned along the way, the everyday barriers that impact my confidence and how I feel. In each chapter I set you a practical challenge, because there is a big difference between reading and action – it is action that propels us and allows us to make positive change in your own life. To represent the different ages, shapes, styles and attitudes I cover, the inspiring Trinny Tribers from around the world have all come together to share too. I very much hope this book will help and inspire you. I look forward to sharing this new journey with you. We can all thrive and live fearlessly. With practical fashion, beauty, health, and life advice, everyone will be able to transform their self-confidence, to look and feel great in a holistic and inspiring, yet achievable way. Wednesday September 27 2023 Bay Harbour News book release WIN THIS BOOK We have one copy of When Life Sucks to give away, courtesy of Paper Plus Ferrymead. To be in the draw, email giveaways@starmedia.kiwi with When Life Sucks in the subject line or write to Paper Plus Book Giveaway, When Life Sucks, Star Media, PO Box 1467, Christchurch 8140. To be eligible for the draw, all entries must include your name, address and contact number. Entries close Tues October 10, 2023. The book winner of The Bone Hacker was Lynley Anderson of Mt Pleasant. 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