Bay Harbour: February 28, 2024

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 

Connecting Your Local Community 

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17 th March 2024 

Lyttelton Tunnel 

marks 

60 years 

Page 4 

Oldest entry 

lines up for 

vintage car run 

Pages 6 & 7 

Entries now open 

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Residents likely to ignore Sail GP road closure 

• By Dylan Smits 

RESIDENTS WHO use 

Governors Bay Rd say they 

will drive through a road block 

during SailGP, rather than take a 

significant detour to reach their 

homes. 

One resident who lives near 

Sandy Bay, off Governors Bay Rd, 

said she will ignore attempts to 

stop her passage. 

“Oh blow them, they’ve got no 

right to stop me,” she said. 

She and other residents who 

intend to ignore the closure live 

on the eastern side of Governors 

Bay, close to the Dyers Pass Rd 

turn-off where the road block 

will be located. 

SailGP told residents in a letter 

they would, like last year, need 

to detour through Lyttelton and 

drive the long way along Governors 

Bay Rd to reach their homes. 

The letter said Governors Bay 

Rd would become a one-way road 

for residents with a valid entry 

pass from Lyttelton between 

noon and 6pm on March 23 and 

24. 

Resident David Gregory also 

said he is likely to ignore the 

closure. 

“It seems illogical to allow 

access to your home from one 

direction, but not from the other 

direction,” he said. 

“The purpose of this seems 

obscure.” 

Governors Bay Rd resident 

Vix-Creag McCulloch said it was 

frustrating last year not being able 

to access their homes from both 

directions, despite having passes. 

She said it was bad event management 

for residents who lived 

on the closed part of Governors 

Bay Rd. 

“To be able to show the traffic 

wardens your pass, your rates 

notice and point to your house 

and then told to find a park and 

walk there was very infuriating, 

especially with a damaged knee.” 

• Turn to page 3 

Paddling pupils’ 

Sunday fun-day 

on the Estuary 


A FLOTILLA of paddleboards 

and kayaks were a 

noticeable addition to the Avon- 

Heathcote Estuary on 

Sunday, as Te Raekura 

Redcliffs School held its 

second Paddle to Kura. 

The outing was 

organised by school 

parents, Darren Fidler 

and Abby Moore, as 

a way of connecting 

families in the school 

community. 

Nick 

Leith 

Pupils left the Christchurch 

Yacht Club at 2pm with their 

parents and paddled about 

1.5km to the Beachville Rd jetty 

opposite the school. 

Said principal Nick 

Leith: “We’re extremely 

fortunate to have such a 

strong connection to the 

resources in our local 

area and community.” 

Leith said the event 

made the most of 

school’s unique coastal 

location. 

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This seemingly benign request that 

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be a significant source of stress and 

anxiety for many animals making it 

a challenging procedure to carry out 

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Nail care is an important aspect of 

pet health. When nails are kept at the 

proper length, it allows our pets to move 

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of the feet and legs, they can also be more likely to 

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our pets’ nails trimmed to prevent these problems, nail 

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anxiety experienced by our pets. It also risks physical 

injury to the animal or people handling them. For 

many patients, nail trimming is or has been a traumatic 

experience (for example a nail being cut to the quick, 

causing pain) and this association can carry over into 

other aspects of veterinary care if not handled properly. 

Just as people have varying sensitivities to touch, so do 

our pets. We encourage pet owners to take the time to 

gradually condition their pets to accept 

handling of their feet and nail trimming 

at home. This can involve gentle 

handling, distraction with treats, and 

introducing the sensation of touch and 

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Work scheduled for Cave Tce 


STABILISATION work will 

start on a Redcliffs hillside in 

mid to late March to address 

erosion. 

The complaints of nearby 

residents are being addressed 

after years of them voicing 

concerns about slips on the 

slope above Cave Tce. 

Malcolm Fraser, who lives on 

Moncks Spur Rd, has to drive 

up Cave Tce to reach his home. 

He said vegetation and debris 

falling onto the road has caused 

difficulties in the past after bad 

weather. 

“You’ve got all this rubbish 

hanging and falling onto the 

roadway and it’s fairly narrow 

already.” 

Fraser said he has been 

complaining to the city council 

for the past 25 years, trying to 

get the slope maintained more 

regularly. 

“All they do is clean up the 

slips and not address the issue.” 

He said city council 

contractors usually attend to the 

area annually, but only when 

prompted by residents. 

City streets maintenance 

manager Steve Guy said the 

issues around slips are being 

addressed and a contractor 

has recently been selected for 

stabilisation work. 

EROSION: Residents on Moncks Spur Rd say stabilisation 

work is need to prevent slips on Cave Tce (above). The city 

council is planning to start work in the coming weeks. 

“The contractor will be 

establishing the site and setting 

up traffic management in the 

coming weeks.” 

He said construction is 

expected to take three weeks. 

Blair Quane also lives on the 

Moncks Spur Rd and has dealt 

with the slips. 

“When we get a period of 

sustained rainfall, we lose part 

of the bank down onto the road, 

which has meant we need to 

drive around or through it.” 

For the duration of the 

construction, Cave Tce will be a 

one-way road at times. 

The stabilisation will involve 

removing existing vegetation 

and sculpting the slope to 

provide an even surface for 

Geofabric installation, Guy said. 

Geofabric will be installed to 

provide a protective layer and 

prevent erosion. 

Guy said the slope will be 

hydroseeded and watered and 

monitored regularly for seed 

growth. 

Hydroseeding is a mix of 

seeds, mulch, fertiliser and 

water. It can be used to rapidly 

establish a vegetation cover to 

protect exposed soil from sheet 

and erosion. 

Fraser also wants the 

vegetation maintained more 

regularly to lower fire risk. 

“The hanging grass and 

toetoes are a real problem and 

they need to sort it out.” 

All areas associated with 

hillside vegetation potentially 

pose a fire risk, said Guy. 

In response to residents’ 

concerns about the irregular 

maintenance of the slope, Guy 

said: “The area in question 

is maintained reactively, and 

as such can be prompted by 

residents and staff who are 

carrying out maintenance in the 

area.” 

He said the city council aims 

to maintain a balance between 

“vegetation control and bank 

stability,” as vegetation on the 

slope can help prevent erosion. 

NEWS 3 

Road 

closure 

frustrates 

residents 

• From page 1 

SailGP said in correspondence 

with residents the road closure 

was “designed to manage the flow 

of traffic, parking, emergency 

access, resident access and 

transport options for ticket 

holders”. 

It said addresses in the closed 

areas would be mailed a pass 

allowing access from Lyttelton in 

late February or early March. 

SailGP did not respond to 

questions from Bay Harbour 

News about why it was necessary 

to restrict access to residents, 

especially those who live close to 

Dyers Pass Rd, or if alternative 

options had been considered. 

On its website it said the traffic 

management plan had been 

prepared with input from the city 

council, ChristchurchNZ, Waka 

Kotahi, local businesses and other 

stakeholders. 

Lyttelton residents will also be 

blocked from entering the suburb 

through Sumner and Governors 

Bay and only allowed access 

through Tunnel Rd, Bridle Path 

Rd and Ferry Rd. 

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Tunnel marks 

60 years as vital 

link to port 

YESTERDAY marked 60 years 

since the Lyttelton Tunnel first 

opened. 

It was built for £2.7 million 

in 1964 and held the record for 

the longest road tunnel in the 

country until the opening of 

Waterview Tunnel in Auckland 

in 2017. 

Having Lyttelton Tunnel 

meant the Port Hills were no 

longer a barrier to road transport. 

Christchurch and Lyttelton 

were originally connected by a 

zigzag path, then a tortuous hilly 

road, a railway tunnel, and finally 

a road tunnel – 114 years after 

the first organised settlement 

was established. 

In 1965, around 2800 vehicles 

travelled through the tunnel 

each day. These days, over 11,000 

vehicles travel through the 

tunnel daily, including around 

1200 heavy commercial vehicles 

– underlining the tunnel’s importance 

as a key freight route. 

A post celebrating the 

milestone on NZTA’s Facebook 

page attracted the following 

comments: 

Chris Hardwick said: The size 

of the tunnel is around twice as 

big as what you can see allows 

for ventilation, power and other 

utilities. 

“You could purchase a book of 

tickets 10 per book for regular 

travellers, 20 cents per car and 

10 cents per motorcycle. In 1975 

while riding my motorcycle 

through the tunnel in rush hour 

I was overcome by the fumes 

and crashed into the side of the 

tunnel. 

Pip Grant said: “Can’t 

remember how much it cost to 

go though the tunnel but it was 

exciting when the Lyttelton to 

Wellington ferry would leave 

from Lyttelton. 

“As a little person of 4 years 

old it was an event, to go through 

the tunnel and get to the ferry 

terminal with our toilet paper 

roll (our streamers) and throw it 

up to the ferry before it departed 

along with a heap of others doing 

the same thing. We were pretty 

amazed how long the tunnel 

was.” 

VITAL LINK: It has been 60 years since the grand opening of the Lyttelton Tunnel, pictured 

top in its current form. 

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I am pleased to be the new MP for Banks Peninsula. I am committed 

to making sure I implement National’s values of delivering change to 

my electorate. 

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Abstract art shows 

natural peninsula 

NEWS 5 

SUMNER artist Ina Johann 

will present her observations of 

Banks Peninsula at an exhibition 

in Diamond Harbour. 

From Friday to March 24, 

Johann will have a range of abstract 

art on display at Stoddart 

Cottage Gallery. 

Fractures and Residues, the unruly 

existence of things exhibition 

will explore Johann’s interest in 

geological forms, flora and other 

living things on the peninsula. 

She is interested in lichen and 

fungi and finds fringes and 

boundaries where natural and 

urban habitats meet. 

Many of Johann’s drawings 

represent spaces cracked 

open. Pieces of local rock or 

fungi specimens are connected 

through drawings and watercolour. 

In her work, bold fragments 

and tiny residues are at play 

to create what she calls “new 

territory”. 

To gather inspiration, Johann 

likes to dig and explore cracks 

in nature. She is also a wanderer 

and bird lover who spends as 

much time as she can in the 

bush. 

Born in Germany, her 

decision to settle and down in 

OBSERVER: Ina Johann uses the natural world as the 

inspiration for many of her artworks. 

Christchurch has expanded her 

thinking and influenced her 

art practice. Johann has been 

an artist in residence in France, 

Switzerland, Scotland and held 

the volcanic artist residency in 

Whakatane. She has received a 

number of awards and been a 

finalist in the New Zealand Art 

Awards. An opening event for 

the exhibition will be held at the 

gallery on Saturday from 3-5pm. 

Forum ‘life-changing’ 

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TWO YEAR 13 students were 

the recipients of scholarships 

from the Ferrymead Rotary and 

Linwood Woolston Rotary clubs. 

Hannah Watson and David 

Templeton from Te Aratai 

College attended the Rotary 

national science and technology 

forum in Auckland. 

Both Watson and Templeton 

described the forum as “lifechanging.” 

Watson has returned with 

a focus on completing an 

agricultural degree at Lincoln 

University, rather than 

physiotherapy or veterinary 

nursing. 

She has been interested in the 

problems of climate change and 

feels an agricultural course will 

support her goal of researching 

sustainable technology and 

cures for diseases. 

Templeton still intends to 

study mathematics and music 

but will include science subjects 

in his degree. 

He particularly enjoyed 

meeting and working with 

students from throughout New 

Zealand who are focused on and 

committed to science studies. 

Watson and Templeton 

found the visits to technology 

companies and Auckland 

University both educational 

and fun. They were given 

experiments to take part in 

such as timing running on a 

treadmill, and food technology 

experiments. 

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Veteran car ready for sedate tribute 

• By Chris Barclay 

GEORGE LEE is obviously 

no boy racer, but the 76-yearold’s 

wheels will turn heads 

sedately when Vintage Car 

Club Canterbury pays homage 

to the world’s longest-running 

motoring event. 

The retired motor trimmer/ 

upholsterer owns the oldest 

motor entered in Saturday’s inaugural 

Brooklands to Brighton 

Run, which is modelled on the 

enduring London to Brighton 

Veteran Car Run and restricted 

to vehicles at least a century old. 

Lee spent 30 years basically 

rebuilding a 1904 Alldays & 

Onions single cylinder eight 

horsepower four-seater from 

scratch, a true labour of love he 

had to be railroaded into. 

Having restored the interiors 

of hundreds of vintage and 

classic cars since starting his 

apprenticeship at Riccarton bus 

builder GB McWhinnie in the 

1960s, Lee needed badgering into 

buying the motor and gearbox in 

Greymouth. 

“I thought I work on old cars 

all the time, why do I want a 

hobby on what I’m working on?” 

asked Lee, who then justified 

why he relented in 1992. 

“It grows on you, it’s a rust disease. 

If it’s rusty we’ve got to pick 

it up and have a look at it.” 

Alldays & Onions’ obscurity 

BY GEORGE: Retired motor trimmer/upholsterer George Lee with the finished product of 

his part-time labours over 30 years, a pristine examples of a 1904 Alldays & Onions veteran 

motor vehicle. 

helped because Lee wasn’t interested 

in restoring a stock-standard 

Model T Ford. The Birmingham-based 

English automobile 

manufacturer operated between 

1898 and 1918. 

Once he returned from the 

West Coast, Lee sourced an 

Alldays & Onions differential in 

Palmerston North plus a chassis 

from Loburn. 

While his veteran – cars 

produced before 1918 earn that 

designation; vintage were made 

between 1919-1930 – is almost 

entirely faithful to an original, 

there is one modern concession. 

“There is a crank at the front 

PHOTO: CHRIS BARCLAY 

but I’ve got a Japanese starter 

motor because I’ve hurt my back 

a few times,” Lee admitted. 

“The thing is a lot of these cars 

never get on the road because the 

people who own them are old 

and they can’t crank (start) them. 

You have to be pretty strong.” 

Sporting a canary yellow paint 

job for maximum visibility, Lee 

spent untold thousands of hours 

toiling to make the rare machine 

roadworthy two years ago, 

though it was not an expensive 

exercise. 

“It’s cost bugger all really because 

I’ve done it all myself,” said 

Lee, who was looking forward 

to the run after a recent tune-up 

jaunt to Geraldine. 

“It’s something free for the 

public and the kids love it,” he 

said. 

The London to Brighton Veteran 

Car Run was first held as 

the Emancipation Run in 1896, 

with emancipation referring to 

the repeal of the law requiring 

all motor vehicles to be preceded 

by a man walking with a red 

warning flag. 

It was revived and rebranded 

in 1927, restricted to vehicles 

built before 1905, and has subsequently 

been held annually with 

two exceptions: the duration 

of World War 2 plus ensuing 

petrol rationing until 1947, the 

Covid-19 pandemic stalled the 

2020 edition. 

The English version in November 

covers 87km and attracts 

more than 350 entrants, the local 

equivalent will be considerably 

shorter. 

Around 50 drivers will travel a 

maximum of 30km after they set 

off from Brooklands. 

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NEWS 7 

to UK motoring event 

ROADWORTHY: Veteran and vintage-class cars will take part in the inaugural Brooklands 

to Brighton Run on Saturday. 

The route, which includes 

Spencerville, Lower Styx, Prestons, 

Burwood, Waimairi Beach, 

Marine Parade and Southshore 

en route to the final destination, 

a car park on Hawke St, should 

take about an hour to complete. 

And if they experience mechanical 

issues along the way, 

there should be a 1919 Nash tow 

truck in the vicinity. 

The run starts at 10am and 

once the vehicles, including motorcycles, 

arrive they will be on 

display until 2pm. 

Vintage Car Club Canterbury 

branch veteran convener Colin 

Hey said members had always 

taken a keen interest in the 

British event and eventually the 

penny dropped. 

“We thought, ‘Why don’t we 

organise one for Christchurch? 

We’ve got a Brighton here,” Hey 

said. 

The route was designed to keep 

potential stoppages to a minimum, 

so there is only one set of 

traffic lights to negotiate, exiting 

Prestons. 

“One difficulty with veteran 

cars, and especially motorbikes, 

is stopping and starting again,” 

Hey said. 

“Some of the motorbikes don’t 

have a clutch, so once the engine 

stops the rider has to jump off 

and push-start it. 

“It’s basically left hand turns 

and then one or two intersections 

and some roundabouts. It’s very 

easy running and there shouldn’t 

be too much traffic.” 

Hey said the speed was not the 

essence, it was an opportunity 

to showcase the horsepower of 

yesteryear. 

“It’s definitely not a race, most 

of the cars will do 30 miles an 

hour, the really old ones will do 

20-25.” 

Each participant receives a 

commemorative plaque at the 

finish, while there will also be 

prizes for the oldest vehicle/ 

youngest driver combination plus 

the best motorcycle, car or truck 

chosen by the public who visit the 

display. 

SUMMER FUN: Pupils and caregivers from Te Raekura 

Redcliffs School challenged themselves to paddle about 

1.5km across the Avon-Heathcote Estuary on Sunday. 

Paddle and picnic 

• From page 1 

“Our school community is 

really lucky to have members 

in their community who are 

willing to create unique and 

authentic opportunities for us to 

come together, demonstrating 

what an awesome place Redcliffs 

is in which to learn and live,” 

said Leith. 

Keen teachers and staff joined 

the pupils on their voyage. There 

were well-earned ice creams 

ready on arrival. 

A picnic was then held in the 

sun, celebrating a successful 

start to the school year. 

Sumner surf lifesavers were in 

attendance during the paddle in 

case of emergency, but parents 

and supervisors were responsible 

for keeping the pupils safe. 

Watering is 

fine in the 

morning time 

Watering your plants in 

the morning when the 

sun isn’t out and the wind’s 

died down is the best time. 

Let’s use water like we oughta 

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Farewell to the Godwits 

Sunday, 10 March 2024 

Come along to the annual ceremony to wish the 

Godwits a safe journey back to their breeding 

grounds in Alaska. 

South Shore Spit 

Reserve — 

End of 

Rockinghorse Road 

Some parking available 

- or catch the # 60 bus 

(every 30 minutes) 

5:00pm - 5:30pm 

Free BBQ sausages, 

music, stalls. 

5:30pm 

Welcome followed by a 

short guided walk by the 

City Council Park Rangers 

to view the birds up close. 

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Bay Harbour News Wednesday February 28 2024 

8 

NEWS 


Smart devices 

helping keep 

a close eye on 

bird numbers 


ARTIFICIAL intelligence is 

being used to learn about native 

birds in Redcliffs’ Barnett Park. 

A mobile bird monitor has 

been recording sounds in the 

park for the past two years. It 

then uploads the data to an AI. 

Cacophony Project 

manager Matthew 

Hellicar said a major 

accomplishment 

of the monitor was 

discovering the 

presence of little 

owls in the valley. 

The species was 

introduced to the 

South Island from 

Germany between 

1906 and 1910. 

Little owl readings 

have been small 

in number but 

consistent so far, 

said Hellicar. 

“Without the 

technology, what 

you get is anecdotal evidence. 

People might hear something at 

night time,” he said. 

“As soon as we know what 

we’re trying to protect, we know 

where to focus our efforts to 

support breeding habitats.” 

Invented in 2016, the so-called 

‘cacophonator’ analyses bird 

songs which then identifies 

the species and detects sound 

volume. 

“It gives you a measure of the 

population. It’s impossible to 

tell specifically how many of 

each bird you’re hearing, but it’s 

a sample of the population that 

tells you whether the population 

PARK RESIDENT: The 

little owl’s presence 

in Barnett Park 

was confirmed by 

Cacophony’s bird 

monitor. 

is doing well or not.” 

The monitor will have to run 

for several more years before 

more accurate estimates of 

population changes are made, 

but the technology already gives 

volunteers an idea of what birds 

are in the park, said Hellicar. 

There are about eight species 

confirmed in 

the park from 

native silvereyes 

to bellbirds and 

swallows. 

Silvereyes are 

the individual 

species with the 

highest amount of 

sounds recorded 

with more than 

200 confirmed 

readings since 

the monitor was 

installed. 

Cacophony 

also wants to help 

attract more native 

species like tūī. 

The current AI distinguishes 

between 15 bird species, 

providing a method of 

monitoring species diversity in 

the park. 

The Cacophony Project 

provides data to the park’s 

regreening group and Predator 

Free Redcliffs as part of a united 

effort to protect native birds. 

Hellicar joined Cacophony 

and other groups like the 

Summit Road Society in 2016 

after moving from the United 

Kingdom. 

“My first realisation when I 

got involved with our trapping 

and monitoring processes in 

DEDICATED: Cacophony Project manager Matthew Hellicar is deeply involved in 

conservation efforts across Canterbury, playing a role in the Banks Peninsula Conservation 

Trust and the Summit Road Society. 

UNITED: Volunteers from the Cacophony Project with members of the Barnett Park 

regreening group and Predator Free Redcliffs. The organisations work together with the 

overall goal of increasing the native bird population in Barnett Park. 

New Zealand was that our data is 

really poor.” 

“We’re building the cacophony 

index of how loud the birdsong 

is.” 

There are six volunteers in 

the park regreening group who 

regularly monitor the artificial 

intelligence’s analysis, said 

Hellicar. 

The volunteers listen to the 

monitor recordings and confirm 

whether the artificial intelligence 

is correct in identifying the 

species. 

“That’s how the AI is learning, 

so it’s really critical.” 

SMART DEVICES: The ‘cacophonator’ is an AI-equipped 

bird audio monitor. It distinguishes between bird species 

and supplies a population estimate based on the volume 

of bird song. Right, cacophony’s powerful thermal camera 

uses AI to make visual detections and classifications of 

predators and native birds. 

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1020 Ferry Road (Unless Sold Prior) 

OPEN HOMES 

Contact agents for open home times 

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027 953 8860 

CALLUM BROWNLEE 

027 526 4585 

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PROPERTY LISTING 

AUCTION 

25G WALKERS ROAD LYTTELTON 

CRUISE ON IN! 

Welcome to this modern gem in the heart of Lyttelton, 

boasting breathtaking harbour views. This stunning threebedroom 

home offers a unique blend of contemporary 

design and portside charm. 

Step inside to discover a spacious interior and a layout 

which provides a myriad of options for potential new 

owners. Upstairs you will find a fully equipped kitchen, 

open plan living and dining space which flows to the sea 

facing deck, large bedroom, bathroom and laundry. 

Downstairs hosts a second large living space, with views out 

to the harbour, and a gorgeous deck facing the hills, two 

large bedrooms and fully equipped bathroom. Downstairs 

also has services available to add a second kitchen. 

With both floors connected internally as well as both 

having seperate exterior entrances, the potential is here to 

somewhat split this large home into two smaller homes, or 

keep it open to suit the needs of a family. 

1097M 2 3 2 2 3 

AUCTION 

From 11am, Thursday 14 th March 2024 

98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior) 

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28 EVESHAM CRESCENT SPREYDON SPREYDON FAMILY HAVEN 

Nestled in the heart of Spreydon, this charming 3-bedroom 

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612M 2 3 1 1 2 

AUCTION 



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AUCTION 

2/14 WAKATU AVENUE REDCLIFFS PARK IT OR BEACH IT 

This exceptional family home, ideal for families, backs 

onto Barnett Park, providing access to the scenic Port Hills, 

and the option to enjoy the waterfront charm of Moncks 

Bay just at the end of the street, along with easy access to 

the coastal path walkway. Redcliffs village is a mere few 

minutes’ walk away, ensuring both convenience and a 

vibrant atmosphere. Its prime position and surroundings 

are unparalleled! 

This four-bedroom standalone residence spans three levels, 

featuring multiple living areas, three bathrooms, ample 

storage, and a double internal access garage. Constructed 

with a combination of brick, block, and weatherboard, 

the home is discreetly positioned down the drive, enjoys 

a north-facing orientation, and has access to Barnett 

Park. The property is fully fenced, making it pet-friendly, 

providing a secure space for your furry friends to roam. The 

esteemed Redcliffs School is also nearby, adding to the 

appeal for families seeking quality education options for 

their children. 

All offers to be presented to our owners Tuesday 5th March 

2024 unless sold prior. A fabulous opportunity awaits, call 

me now or visit the open homes. 

4 3 3 2 2 

AUCTION 



OPEN HOMES 

Contact Michelle for open home times 

or to arrange a private viewing. 


MICHELLE 

WARD 

027 203 7858 | 03 384 7950 

michelle.ward@harcourts.co.nz 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008. 


PROPERTY LISTING 

AUCTION 

26 STOKE STREET SUMNER LOVE THE LOCATION! 

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courtyard, the rear of the property reveals a lush private 

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a choice of two living areas. One is an open-plan space 

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405M 2 3 2 2 1 

AUCTION 



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NEWS 

Gondola a prime spot 

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CELEBRATION: Swimmers made a splash in the Governors Bay 

community pool on Sunday after completing a relay hosted by the fire 

brigade for mental health charity I Am Hope. 

Firefighters’ swim 

relay ‘exceeded 

our hopes’ 


A CHARITY swim relay hosted by the 

Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade has 

so far raised just over $6000 for a youth 

mental health charity. 

Brigade secretary Mike Smith said the 

swim “exceeded our hopes”. The brigade 

had set the goal of raising $5000 for I Am 

Hope. 

On Sunday, 22 swimmers from the brigade 

and the bay area swam a combined 

700 lengths at the Governors Bay pool. 

“Our community really got in behind it, 

we didn’t know how many swimmers we 

would get until they turned up at the pool 

gate,” said Smith. 

The charity was chosen because firefighters 

are on the frontline of mental 

health callouts, said Smith. 

“These calls weigh heavily on us all. As 

first responders it is heart-wrenching to 

witness young members of our community 

struggling with their mental health and 

well-being.” 

Founded by mental health advocate 

Mike King, I Am Hope has funded counselling 

for more than 10,000 young people 

since 2013. 

“More funds for speedy access to free 

counselling will help these young people 

navigate their most challenging times,” 

said Smith. 

The swimmers came from every part 

of the community, from primary school 

children to grandmothers. 

“There was a great atmosphere with 

lots of non-swimmers coming along to 

support us,” said Smith. 

“Plenty of cheering going on as people 

came out of the water with big smiles as 

swimmers finished their lengths.” 

Many of the swimmers wore costumes 

and were sponsored by friends and family. 

At least one participant was swimming 

laps for the duration of the event from 

9am to noon. 

Smith said the idea was inspired by the 

Amberley Volunteer Fire Brigade, who 

held a similar event on Saturday. 

“We decided as a group to do something 

DRESSED-UP: Governors Bay 

residents Dianne and Annabel took 

part in the swim and had three 

costume changes throughout. 

to raise funds for such a great cause.” 

The event was the biggest joint brigade 

fundraiser Smith has seen since he joined 

seven years ago. 

Governors Bay residents Vladka Hassett 

and Denise Hellebrekers swam the most 

laps and got the most sponsors respectively. 

Smith said the 13 brigade swimmers 

were “completely outswum by the kids” 

but managed to complete a combined 200 

lengths. 

“We still have a tanker crew on the Port 

Hills fire ground doing mop up duties at 

the same time that the swim fundraiser 

was going on, so some missed out.” 

• Donations can be made until 

March 4 at https://givealittle.co.nz/ 

fundraiser/governors-bay-swim-forhope



SPONSORED CONTENT 

15 

Grants awarded to high-achieving siblings 

ACHIEVERS: Siblings Gabriella and Jeremy Hawke have received grants from the Sumner 

Ferrymead Foundation to support their future studies. 

FOR THE first time in the 

Sumner Ferrymead Foundation’s 

30-year history, two siblings were 

recipients of grants in the latest 

funding round. 

Gabriella and Jeremy Hawke, 

a promising ballet dancer and 

an aspiring surfer respectively, 

both received funds to support 

their studies at the NZ School 

of Dance in Wellington and the 

Raglan Surfing Academy. 

Gabriella started ballet at the 

age of three in the Sumner community 

hall, and it has been her 

sole focus since then. 

“I’ve learnt many styles 

including classical, jazz, musical 

theatre and contemporary, but 

classical ballet is my favourite. 

I love the discipline of it, and 

the history behind be,” said 

Gabriella. 

“My goal is to join the Royal 

New Zealand Ballet. Last year I 

got feel for what it’s like to be in 

a professional dance company 

when I had a two-month secondment 

with them. It was a wonderful 

experience.” 

As a third year student, 

Gabriella’s typical day starts 

with a classical technique class, 

followed by more dance classes 

until 4.30 or 5pm. 

“The last year has no academic 

classes unlike the first two years, 

where we studied physiology, 

anatomy, sports psychology, music, 

dance history, dance studies 

and the list goes on. 

“On top of that I was completing 

my last year at high school so 

it was incredibly busy. 

“I am so grateful to the support 

I have received from the 

Sumner Ferrymead Foundation 

as not only are the tuition costs 

very expensive, but so is living in 

Wellington. It’s a great help.” 

Unlike Gabriella, her younger 

brother Jeremy has tried most 

sports – from skateboarding 

and football to snowboarding 

and skiing. And then he found 

surfing!. 

Jeremy is using the grant from 

the Sumner Ferrymead Foundation 

towards the tuition costs at 

the Raglan Surf Academy. The 

academy is part of Raglan Area 

School and provides surfing as a 

physical education subject. 

To be accepted students need 

to be highly motivated, have a 

high level of surfing competence 

and a keen desire to do well both 

in surfing and at school work. 

“The surf academy curriculum 

involves organising and running 

a national surfing event for 

secondary school students, skills 

I can bring back to Sumner at the 

end of the year,” said Jeremy. 

“And, the expert coaching I 

receive will improve my surfing 

skills when competing in competitions 

and free surfing.” 

Sumner Ferrymead Foundation 

trustee and New Zealand 

Olympian John Christensen 

knows too well the discipline, 

passion and training required for 

young elite athletes to succeed. 

“It is hard to study, work and 

train, so by providing some financial 

assistance we hope to be 

able to reduce the financial burden 

on them and their families. 

It will be great to be able to follow 

both Gabriella and Jeremy’s 

progress in the years to come.” 

Next month the Sumner Ferrymead 

Foundation is offering 

four $5000 and one $10,000 

community grants to clubs, 

groups, and organisations in 

the foundation’s catchment area 

– from Taylors Mistake to Mt 

Pleasant, around to Heathcote 

and across to Brookhaven – to 

celebrate 30 years of helping the 

local community. 

“It’s quite a milestone so it 

seemed a good opportunity to 

provide $30,000 for community 

projects to mark the 30 years,” 

said Christensen. 

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community grants will 

be available on the 

website www.sumner 

ferrymeadfoundation.co.nz 

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TREASURES FROM THE PAST 

Black Prince and Bellona visit harbour 

ON THE afternoon of 30 April, 

1946, the British Royal Navy’s 

light cruiser HMS Black Prince 

steamed quietly through the 

heads of Whakaraupō Lyttelton 

Harbour without the assistance 

of the harbour pilot or tug, on its 

way to berth at Lyttelton Port’s 

No. 4 Wharf. 

Greeted by a small crowd of 

sightseers, the ship’s crew were 

invited to festivities held by the 

Christchurch-based Union Jack 

Club Inc., while its officers were 

wined and dined by dignitaries 

from the Lyttelton Harbour 

Board and borough council. 

In the days that followed, the 

cruiser was open to the public 

and more than 1500 people, 

many of them school children, 

went aboard to inspect what 

was soon to become the newest 

addition to the Royal New 

Zealand Navy (RNZN). 

Having been formed from 

the Royal Navy’s New Zealand 

Division just five years earlier 

in October 1941, the RNZN’s 

wartime fleet had acquitted 

itself with honours in numerous 

WWII battles from the Atlantic 

to the Pacific oceans. 

In the immediate aftermath of 

WWII, however, the RNZN was 

looking to adapt to peacetime 

conditions which required 

modernising its ageing fleet and 

expanding its personnel. As part 

of this post-war transition, the 

old cruisers HMNZS Achilles 

and Gambia were replaced 

by two former Royal Navy 

‘Improved’ Dido-class light 

cruisers, with the RNZN flagship 

HMNZS Bellona commissioned 

on 17 April 1946, followed by 

HMNZS Black Prince on 25 

May, 1946. 

NAVAL VISITORS: HMS Black Prince lit up in Lyttelton port. RIght – Sailor on wharf duty by HMNZS Bellona in Lyttelton 

port c. 18 November 1947. PHOTOS: TE ŪAKA THE LYTTELTON MUSEUM REF. 1009394 AND 10512.1. 

Launched in August 1942 and 

commissioned in November 

1943, HMS Black Prince had a 

notable WWII service history in 

the Royal Navy, from operations 

in the North Sea to participation 

in the D-Day landings, as well 

as actions in the Mediterranean 

and the Pacific including the 

battle of Okinawa. 

Displacing 6050 tonnes, she 

was 156m long with a 15.4m 

beam and 4.3m draught. 

Propelled by four Admiralty 

three-drum boilers producing 

62,000 shaft horsepower (46 

megawatts) driving four geared 

steam turbines for a maximum 

speed of 32.25 knots (59.73 

km/h), the Black Prince had a 

range of 6,824 km at 16 knots (30 

km/h) cruising speed. 

With a full complement of 

530 men and main armament of 

eight QF 5.25-inch guns in four 

dual turrets fore and aft, these 

Royal Navy Dido-class light 

cruisers were considered a fitting 

‘hand-me-down’ for the young 

RNZN. 

After its brief stay at Lyttelton, 

the Black Prince departed on 5 

May, 1946 for commissioning 

and a full refit at its new 

Auckland station, where it was to 

be joined by its newly appointed 

commander, Ashburton resident 

Captain Charles Clinton Stevens. 

Commander Stevens had 

been a longtime member of the 

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve 

(New Zealand) while working 

at the Massey Harris Agency in 

Ashburton. 

On the outbreak of WWII 

he joined the minesweeper fleet 

before serving with distinction 

in the Mediterranean and 

Pacific theatres. His new 

appointment was to oversee 

the modernisation of the newly 

acquired HMNZS Black Prince. 

However, budget constraints and 

recruitment difficulties, followed 

by ‘mutinies’ among many 

RNZN crews related to pay and 

welfare concerns throughout 

1947, would see the Black Prince 

mothballed until its refit was 

completed in 1952-3. 

The Black Prince’s sister-ship 

HMNZS Bellona had also been 

commissioned into the Royal 

Navy in 1943, participating 

in various WWII operations 

including Arctic convoys, the 

sinking of the famous Nazi 

battleship Tirpitz, as well as the 

Normandy landings. 

In April 1947, her RNZN crew 

was also involved in a ‘mutiny’ 

while in port at Auckland. The 

following November she visited 

Ōhinehou Lyttelton as part of a 

Te Waipounamu South Island 

tour. 

While the ship was in port, a 

large number of her crew were 

on leave in the central city when 

Ballantynes department store 

caught fire at 3:48pm on the 

afternoon of 18 November, 1947. 

The fierce intensity of the 

blaze attracted large crowds at 

which point the Bellona crew 

stepped in to assist the fire 

brigade and keep the public 

out of harm’s way before police 

reinforcements arrived. This 

catastrophic fire killed 41 

employees and remains the 

deadliest fire disaster in the 

country’s history. 

Over the ensuing years, 

HMNZS Bellona, with the Black 

Prince from 1952-55, would play 

key roles alongside the newly 

acquired Loch-class frigates, in 

training, regional cooperation, 

and maintaining New Zealand’s 

post-war naval presence in the 

Pacific. 

Bellona was returned 

to the Royal Navy in 1956, 

controversially replaced by 

its ageing fellow Dido-class 

cruiser HMNZS Royalist. The 

old Black Prince represented 

the RNZN at the coronation of 

Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and 

made one last call at Lyttelton 

on 9 November, 1954. She was 

decommissioned in August 

1955 to serve out her days as an 

accommodation and spare parts 

ship before being towed to Japan 

for scrap in 1962. 

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We are a small proud community Rugby Club, with a long history and committed passionate club members, 

players and supporters. We aim to provide an environment that attracts new players and club supporters alike, 

to promote the team sport of rugby while encouraging enjoyment at all levels. Our location is second 

to none and we would love to see you and your family at one of our upcoming events! 

2024 - LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OVER THE LINE


DIAMOND HARBOUR RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 

Diamond Harbour Seniors 

This season we have a new Head coach, Gareth Nissen, who is assisted by Dale Jarden, Hamish Jarden and Stevie Hicks. 

Katie Mortiaux has come on board to push the motivation and positives for the season ahead. 

Training times: Training has already started at our South Hagley ground on Tuesdays 6pm. 

This will change to Wednesdays once the Touch season ends. 

Gareth has high hopes for this team in the Ellesmere Div. 2 competition. 

Grab a mate and come down and join them at Hagley. 

Contact Gareth at garethjynissen@gmail.com



Diamond Harbour Junior Teams 

Hannah Riden, our Junior Club Captain, has the junior side of our club really 

motivated. They just had an overnight camp in Port Levy, with lots of activities 

attended by around 60 parents and kids. They have had Black Fern Grace 

Brooker and previous Black Fern Stacey Lene visit to talk to and train with the 

kids. They run fun events like roller discos and giant water slides, and of course 

our club day packed with entertainment, food and drink for all. 

The junior club is focused on fun and participation, with a family atmosphere 

where all are welcome. The clubs stands for values such as respect, inclusion, 

sportsmanship, courage and compassion, and champions those for our kids 

both on and off the field. We encourage our senior team to be 

role models and support the juniors, and they get stuck into it together 

at our club day in games such as waterballooning the seniors and juniors 

versus seniors tug of war. 

Registration Day March 17 from 12 noon 

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● President: Brent Elder 

● Vice President: Zane Logopati 

● Secretary: Pippa Jones 

● Treasurer: Charlotte Eastern 

● Senior Club Captain: Neil Blunden 

● Junior Club Captain: Hannah Riden 

Diamond Harbour Rugby Football Club 

1969 Foundation Team - Photo Right 

Seniors and Administration 

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