Bay Harbour: April 17, 2024

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Residents cite traffic concerns 

in opposition to Māori school 

• By Dylan Smits 

A PLANNED Māori immersion 

school for Diamond Harbour 

says residents’ concerns over 

traffic are unfounded. 

Te Pā o Rākaihautū could 

be built on 8 ha of the city 

council-owned 39.02 ha block at 

the junction of Hunters Rd and 

Whero Ave. 

Fire and Emergency New 

Zealand also wants to purchase 

0.5 ha of the city council block 

at Marine Drive for a new fire 

station to replace the current 

earthquake-damaged facility, 

which is not fit for purpose. 

Te Pā board 

chair Rangimarie 

Parata 

Takurua said 

students would 

study between 

the planned 

Rangimarie 

Parata 

Takura 

new campus 

and the existing 

Linwood site, so 

residents would 

not be significantly 

impacted by traffic. 

She said arrival and leaving 

times would be staggered 

throughout the day, as students 

travelled between the campuses. 

Many would travel to Diamond 

Harbour by bus instead of car. 

“It’s not like a typical nine-tothree 

drop-off plan.” 

Parata Takurua said if a land 

sale was approved the school 

would start releasing more detail 

around a transport plan. 

The site was chosen to be near 

Ngāti Wheke at Rāpaki marae, 

who already have a close relationship 

with the school. 

A survey shows Diamond 

Harbour residents are split on 

selling unused city council land 

to Te Pā o Rākaihautū with 

many opposed, citing potential 

increased traffic into the area. 

The survey was conducted 

HAVE YOUR SAY 

What do you think of 

the plan to build Te 

Pā o Rākaihautū at 

Diamond Harbour? 

Email dylan@ 

starmedia.kiwi 

POTENTIAL: The 39.02 ha block of city council land is used for grazing, but sections could 

be sold for the construction of a Māori immersion school and a new fire station. 

PHOTOS: NEWSLINE 

by the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū 

Banks Peninsula Community 

Board ahead of next Monday’s 

meeting. 

Provisional land sale 

agreements will be approved 

or rejected by the community 

board for the school and fire 

station. 

“There’s quite a few people 

who probably aren’t too against 

the idea of the school, it’s more 

we think that there hasn’t been 

enough information provided,” 

said Diamond Harbour 

Community Association chair 

Graeme Fraser. 

He said it would “go down 

quite badly” with people in the 

community if a full traffic plan 

was only released after a provisional 

land sale. 

“People will feel much better 

if there are concrete details 

down in writing.” 

Fraser agreed the staggered 

arrival of students would help 

address traffic concerns, but 

more details needed to be made 

publically available. 

The survey asked if the proposed 

school was a good use for 

part of the land. 

Of the 424 survey respondents, 

168 lived in Diamond 

Harbour. The rest were from 

outside the area. 

Views on the proposed school 

were split with 50.9 per cent of 

Diamond Harbour respondents 

opposed, 34.9 per cent fully in 

favour, 8.9 per cent somewhat in 

favour, and 5.3 per cent unsure. 

• Turn to page 6

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Former fire chief’s medals 

entrusted to brigade 

THE SERVICE medals of 

the oldest surviving former 

Lyttelton fire chief have been 

accepted by the brigade in 

recognition of his long service. 

John Fogarty, 93, wanted to 

display his medals at the fire 

station. 

He served in the brigade 

from 1946 to 1977 and received 

a Queen’s Service Medal in 

1975 for his long service to the 

community and leadership of 

the brigade. 

“We wanted to honour him 

for his service and receive his 

service medals to look after 

them for safekeeping,” said chief 

fire officer Dwayne Pool. 

Forgarty served as the 

brigade’s senior station officer 

from 1972 until his retirement. 

The role was equivalent to the 

modern chief fire officer role. 

Pool accepted the medals for 

the brigade in a ceremony, 

where Fogarty gave a 

presentation on his awards with 

family support. 

Fogarty and his daughter 

Christine had approached 

CEREMONY: The Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade honoured John Fogarty, the oldest 

surviving former Lyttelton fire chief, and accepted his medals for display at the station. 

Below – Fogarty presenting the medals to chief fire officer Dwayne Pool. 

Pool about permanently 

displaying the medals in the 

station. 

Other medals in the display 

case include accolades for 

Fogarty’s life membership, long 

service and good conduct, and 

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“I hope the takeaway when 

people look at it will be 

recognising John’s long service 

and commitment to the brigade 

and community.” 

Pool hopes Fogarty’s example 

will encourage younger 

members to stay with the 

brigade for longer. 

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All welcome to a Public Meeting of the Redcliffs Residents Assn. 

The Annual General Meeting of the RRA will be held at 7pm, 

at which anyone may attend but only Redcliffs residents may vote. 

This will be followed at 7.30pm with a public talk by Tanya Jenkins. 

Tanya is an expert on estuary affairs and the Manager of the 

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Wednesday April 17 2024 Bay Harbour News 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

REMINDER ABOUT FIRE 

RESTRICTIONS 

The Governors Bay Volunteer Fire 

Brigade is reminding residents 

not to light outdoor fires during 

the restricted season, after putting 

out an illegal bonfire. Chief fire 

officer Doug Burt said they were 

alerted to the bonfire at a rural 

property on Gebbies Pass Rd 

about 4pm last Thursday. He said 

the occupants were co-operative 

when firefighters put it out. The 

ground had been damp after rain, 

but restrictions still applied. 

LEVEL 2 WATER 

RESTRICTIONS LIFTED 

Water restrictions around Akaroa 

Harbour have been lifted. Level 

2 restrictions were put in place in 

Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua 

during drier conditions 

earlier this year. Restrictions had 

meant only hand-held hosing was 

allowed, with no outdoor water 

use between 3pm-9pm. 

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Residents seek solution to illegal parking 


ILLEGAL PARKING near the 

estuary on Beachville Rd and 

the Coastal Pathway is being 

monitored by the city council, 

as the Redcliffs Residents 

Association asks for a permanent 

solution before summer. 

Enforcement 

patrols have 

increased in 

the area after 

association 

secretary Pat 

McIntosh 

called for more 

Pat 

McIntosh 

preventative 

measures last 

month. 

“It is inconvenient for other 

users and damages the grass. 

The area is classified as footpath 

and road reserve,” McIntosh 

said. 

She said illegal parking 

increased significantly over 

summer, especially during 

weekend evenings. 

Many of the vehicles were 

fishers who wanted to park 

close to the estuary edge, but 

campervans and contractor 

vehicles were also spotted in the 

area. 

“People often say that they did 

not know it was illegal to park 

there, even though they have had 

to drive over the kerb to get to 

the grassy area and footpath,” 

NO-GO ZONE: Vehicles were caught illegally parking on the Beachville Rd waterfront and the Coastal Pathway over 

summer. The Redcliffs Residents Association wants it stopped, with a permanent solution found before summer. 

said McIntosh. 

She said there hadn’t been 

any illegal parking witnessed 

in the past few weeks, but the 

association wants a permanent 

solution to the problem before 

people start fishing and 

picnicking again over summer. 

McIntosh asked the Waihoro 

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 

Community Board to put up 

no parking signs and some low 

wooden bollards in key places 

along the road, to 

discourage people. 

City council transport 

operations manager 

Stephen Wright said 

council staff will 

investigate and respond 

to the association’s 

proposals once the 

outcomes of increased 

enforcement are known. 

Stephen 

Wright 

He said monitoring was 

the most effective method 

for deterring illegal 

parking. 

“Signage is not warranted 

and is unlikely to be 

effective.” 

But McIntosh believed 

signage could be helpful 

as it would give enforcers 

and the public something 

to reference when telling 


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Wright said illegal parking 

next to or on the Coastal 

Pathway was a “potential 

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could cause “damage to public 

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NEWS 


All fired-up 

Fiery fun was had at the Diamond Harbour Volunteer 

Fire Brigade open day on Sunday. The brigade gave a 

kitchen fire safety demonstration. 

PROPOSAL: This graphic shows the proposed sections for sale in red to Fire and Emergency 

New Zealand for a new fire station and to Te Pā o Rākaihautū for a new school. 

Divisions over school plan 

• From page 1 

In the wider Banks Peninsula 

area, respondents were more 

favourable to the idea with 78.3 

per cent in fully in favour, 2.2 

per cent somewhat in favour, 

18.5 per cent opposed, and 1.1 

per cent unsure. 

For the new fire station, survey 

results have not been released by 

location. 

Among all respondents, 85 

per cent were in favour of a new 

station. 

Fraser said some Diamond 

Harbour residents could be 

opposed because of the school’s 

Māori focus. 

“Diamond Harbour people are 

a bit of a mixed bag about things 

like that, like everywhere else in 

New Zealand. That’s why I’d like 

the school to make a stronger 

case, because then I think people 

like that wouldn’t have anything 

to complain about.” 

Parata Takarua said “there 

may be those elements, but we’ve 

got to focus on what the needs of 

our communities are.” 

Diamond Harbour School 

principal Jill Pears declined to 

comment on the survey results 

after being approached by Bay 

Harbour News saying it was too 

early in the process to comment. 

The cost of implementing the 

land sales or the build are not yet 

known. 

Te Pā o Rākaihautū’s proposal 

report said the Ministry of 

Education was committed to 

“planning, design, construction 

and operating costs for funding 

a new school build for Te Pā.” 

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Flying into an electric future 

A Cass Bay resident 

is leading the charge 

helping electric planes 

take off in New Zealand. 

Reporter Dylan Smits 

spoke with Gary 

Freedman about his 

career promoting green 

technology 

GARY FREEDMAN’S long time 

love of hang gliding transitioned 

into flying small aircraft as a 

hobby in 2012. 

“One day I was driving my 

electric car to the airfield to fly a 

petrol plane and I just knew that 

wasn’t quite right. To do all this 

work in renewables, I was driving 

an electric car, but my hobby was 

burning petrol.” 

The thought set him off on a 

search for innovative companies 

investing in electric aviation 

technology. 

In 2016, before his move 

to Cass Bay from the United 

Kingdom, Freedman visited the 

Pipistrel aircraft manufacturer in 

Slovenia and took a test flight in 

the fully-electric Alpha Electro. 

“I just thought it was fantastic. 

I really enjoyed it. It was quiet. It 

was smooth. The performance 

was great and it wasn’t burning 

fossil fuels.” 

The Alpha Electro is a 

two-seater aircraft with 

interchangeable battery units 

which power an electric motor. 

There is no fuel, the only liquid 

in the aircraft is coolant for the 

motor. 

Freedman bought the plane 

when founding Electric Air in 

2020, making it New Zealand’s 

first and only fully-electric plane. 

He now flies it regularly from 

bases at the Rangiora airfield and 

Christchurch Airport. 

Freedman loves flying because 

it “turns your world into a three 

dimensional playground”. 

“You have stunning views 

below you. It’s a chance to have a 

bit of fun and play in the clouds.” 

Even better, he says using an 

electric plane allows you to fly 

“guilt free” without worrying 

about burning fossil fuels. 

Originally from London, 

Freedman says he has 

always been outdoorsy and 

passionate about protecting the 

environment. 

Since moving to Cass Bay 

in 2018 with his wife and two 

children, he has combined his 

passions for flying and clean 

energy through Electric Air. 

“I’m a person who has 

always loved the outdoors and 

nature. Even as a young person 

I was always pretty aware of 

the sensitivity of nature and 

biodiversity.” 

Promoting knowledge and use 

of electric planes in New Zealand 

has become one of Freedman’s 

life missions. 

He claimed a world record 

and milestone for electric planes 

in 2021 with the world’s longest 

flight over water. 

The journey took him 78km 

from Blenheim to Wellington, 

soaring over Cook Strait. 

“It was a fantastic feeling. We 

had the goal of flying over Cook 

Strait because it had been about 

100 years since the first flight 

over in a petrol plane.” 

The flight deliberately 

HIGH-FLYING: Freedman often takes scenic trips in the 

Alpha Electro. He says the aircraft provides a quiet and 

smooth experience. 

TAKE-OFF: Gary Freedman is a tireless advocate for electric 

airplanes in New Zealand. He hopes to see the purchase 

of more models which will bring down aviation emissions. 

In 2021 Gary Freedman achieved a world record breaking 

flight across the Cook Strait. It was the first time an 

electric plane has made the 78km flight from Blenheim to 

Wellington. 

coincided with the COP26 

conference as countries discussed 

transition away from fossil fuels. 

After making the move, 

Freedman has grown to 

appreciate the country as a place 

open to new ideas. 

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good entrepreneurial spirit, I’ve 

found. A great acceptance of, and 

interest in, new technology here 

and it’s a very good country to try 

new things.” 

His passion for the 

environment extends beyond just 

his aviation business. 

Involvement in native tree 

plantings and pest control efforts 

in Cass Bay give Freedman a 

sense of fulfilment. 

“Things like that can give 

direct hope to an individual and 

help you realise you can make a 

difference even on a local level,” 

he said. 

“Changing the way we fly and 

reducing emissions from aviation 

is the other end of that scale.” 

His commitment to local 

conservation work and national 

advocacy all come from the same 

desire to make an impact on New 

Zealand’s environment. 

“Sometimes people can feel a 

little bit helpless and depressed 

about climate change, so I think 

doing any little things can help 

people feel better about those 

really big challenges.” 

Freedman’s career in renewable 

technology started at UK 

company Ecotricity in 2002. 

As a head of department, he 

organised the installation of wind 

turbines on behalf of clients. 

His business degree from 

Manchester Metropolitan 

University set him on track for a 

career advocating and marketing 

new renewable technologies. 

“I was working a lot in wind 

and then in solar as it became 

more viable economically. My 

passion for environmental work 

really came along with the 

renewable technology.” 

From 2010, he worked at the 

RES Group and then Airvolution 

Energy helping to develop sites 

for wind turbines. 

After moving to New Zealand, 

he has worked for Meridian 

Energy and Harmony Energy 

coordinating the development of 

electric vehicle infrastructure and 

solar farms. 

Freedman’s interest in electric 

planes grew out of his love for 

flying. 

“At the same time as my work, 

I was also flying hang gliders just 

as a hobby. Then I got my pilots 

licence and actually started flying 

small planes.” 

The Alpha Electro is now used 

for trial flights, pilot training and 

as a promotional tool for more 

electric aircraft. 

Intrigued aviation enthusiasts 

listen intently over Easter 

weekend as the Electric Air team 

showed off the Alpha Electro 

at the Warbirds Over Wanaka 

international airshow. 

“People there are interested in 

the old warplanes, but they’re 

also interested in the future of 

flight.” 

Freedman’s dream is to see the 

use of electric planes increase in 

New Zealand. 

Current technology limits 

the distance electric planes can 

travel, but Freedman believes 

New Zealand’s high proportion 

of short haul flights, coupled 

with a relatively green electricity 

grid, makes it the perfect place to 

experiment with the technology. 

In coming years, Electric Air 

is considering the purchase of 

more electric planes and wants to 

help convert petrol planes to fully 

electric models. 

Freedman hopes the company 

will make a mark on New 

Zealand’s emissions profile and 

his work will help to pass on his 

passion to his 17-year-old son and 

14-year-old daughter. 

“I do hope that they will be 

encouraged by all the things we 

do. You know we drive an electric 

car, and go trapping. I think 

they’ve both gained a really good 

understanding of being good 

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views of the bustling port and marina, stretching across the 

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after being meticulously renovated in 2006 and includes 

double-glazed windows and a pellet fire. 

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flow onto the front veranda, perfect for enjoying 

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providing a serene retreat for relaxation or alfresco dining. 

This property offers brilliant off-street parking and garaging. 

Nearby are tennis courts and the bus stop, and within 

walking distance is the marina and the township with its 

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622M 2 4 2 2 2 

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DESIGNED FOR EASY LEVEL LIVING! 

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Designed for family gatherings and entertaining guests, this 

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NEWS 


Shining light on world of creepy crawlies 

THE CURIOUS lives of insects 

are under the microscope 

in a Lyttelton author’s new, 

illustrated book. 

Lily Duval hopes her book will 

help to bring the pollinators, 

waste-disposal experts, and ecosystem 

engineers critical to life 

on Earth into the spotlight. 

Six Legged Ghosts: The insects 

of Aotearoa also explores the 

place of insects in history, art, 

culture and language. 

“The word ‘ghosts’ in the 

title reflects how insects can 

be invisible, especially for 

those of us who live in urban 

environments. Their numbers 

are plummeting, but we don’t 

even realise what we’re losing,” 

said Duval. 

The book opens with an 

investigation of how the 19thcentury 

scientific mindset 

shaped, and sometimes 

constrained, attitudes to insects 

and contrasts this with stories 

from Māori which demonstrate 

a different relationship with the 

insect world. 

Its scope is not confined to 

historical perspectives; the 

illustrated book also considers 

the treatment of insects in 

contemporary art and culture, 

details the stark realities of the 

insect apocalypse, and highlights 

conservation initiatives seeking 

to prevent further extinctions. 

West Africa seems an 

BUG FAN: Lily Duval hopes her new book Six Legged Ghosts will help more people learn 

to love insects and appreciate their importance. 

unlikely place to begin a deep 

dive into the world of New 

Zealand’s native insects, but it 

was in Senegal in 2018 that a 

homesick Duval began to paint 

watercolours of New Zealand 

wildlife. 

“I dropped out of the French 

language course I was doing 

and started painting threatened 

New Zealand species,” says the 

self-taught artist. “I’d expected 

to do a lot of birds, but instead I 

was drawn to insects and other 

invertebrates.” 

After returning to New 

Zealand, Duval’s growing 

fascination with insects led her 

to pursue a master’s degree in 

arts at Canterbury University 

not, as might be expected, one of 

the science disciplines. 

Her thesis, An Inordinate 

Disdain for Beetles, imagined the 

insect in colonial New Zealand. 

One of her supervisors, 

Professor Philip Armstrong, 

suggested it had the makings of 

a book. 

Duval is confident the fascination 

she’s developed for her 

subject will help her book engage 

with a wide audience. 

“I’m not a scientist, and I’m 

not even someone who has 

loved bugs their whole life. But 

I hope my book shows that you 

can learn to love something by 

looking closely and getting to 

know it.” 

More than 100 of Duval’s 

watercolours make up the many 

images that accompany the 

book’s text. 

To create her illustrations, 

Duval works from macro 

photographic images and often 

uses multiple views of the same 

species to create a naturalistic 

depiction. 

“There’s been a long history 

of representing bugs as these 

symmetrical, alien objects,” she 

said. 

“I’ve tried to disrupt that by 

showing the insects in lifelike 

ways that reflect their vitality.” 

While writing her book Duval 

also worked as the researcher of 

RNZ’s Critter of the Week slot. 

The role led her to collaborate 

with chief executive of Forest 

and Bird, Nicola Toki, on Critters 

of Aotearoa: 50 bizarre but 

lovable members of our wildlife 

community. 

Six Legged Ghosts is out now 

and is widely available for 

purchase at bookstores. 

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Entertaining is a delight with French doors opening up 

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‘Winning this cup is a real 

privilege and well-deserved’ 


AKAROA AREA School was 

the winner of the Fairplay and 

Values Cup at the Canterbury 

Area School Association’s festival 

last week. 

Principal Vicki McIntyre 

said the school was “impressed 

with the way AAS students 

actively engaged, took on new 

opportunities, and jumped in to 

fill team places, support 

each other and try new 

experiences.” 

CASAFest is run annually as 

a friendly tournament between 

rural Canterbury area schools. 

Thirty senior students 

from Akaroa competed at the 

festival at Amuri Area School 

in Culverden last week, in 

sport, academic and dramatic 

competitions. 

“We are a group of area schools 

who all experience the challenge 

of isolation. This event has been 

running since 2001 and has 

developed a strong tradition of 

camaraderie across teams, with 

students developing long-term 

friendships,” McIntyre said. 

The Akaroa students won the 

cherished fairplay cup for the 

first time in 13 years. The festival 

is based around the principles of 

respect and camaraderie, with 

the cup awarded to the school 

that receives the most fairplay 

points from referees. 

“Winning this cup is a real 

privilege and well-deserved by 

our students. Our head students 

were most proud to accept it on 

behalf of AAS,” said McIntyre. 

She said the school performed 

well in basketball, volleyball and 

traditional Māori ball game Ki 

O Rahi. 

“We did not win any rounds 

but we were close.” 

Some of the Akaroa students 

were not “typical” sportspeople, 

but McIntyre said they “were 

quick learners and team players, 

VICTORY: Senior students from Akaroa Area School won the Fairplay and Values Cup at 

CASAFest for teamwork and camaraderie during the three-day festival. Below – the event 

included sport, academic and dramatic competitions. 

and were an asset to their 

teammates.” 

There were also dramatic 

challenges, such as a lip syncing 

competition, in which McIntyre 

said the camaraderie “shone 

through.” 

Cooking, artistic and 

mathematics contests rounded 

out the event. 

The students stayed with 

families in Culverden for the two 

nights of the festival. 

“Although billeting can be a 

daunting experience, they all had 

a great time and were hosted by 

wonderful families,” McIntyre 

said. 

Other competing schools were 

Cheviot Area School, Oxford 

Area School, Hurunui Area 

School and Rangiora New Life. 

Akaroa Area School will next 

host the festival in 2026. 

SING-OFF: 

Senior 

students 

dressed 

up for the 

lip syncing 

challenge. 

NEWS 17 

From 

family 

garage 

to snack 

empire 

• By Monique Steele 

A WOOLSTON company is 

expanding production of its 

South African-style dried meat 

snacks once again to keep up 

with insatiable demand. 

Canterbury Biltong supplies 

biltong and bier sticks to supermarkets, 

convenience stores and 

gas stations across New Zealand, 

and exports to around a 

dozen countries across Asia-Pacific 

and the Middle East. 

The company has earned 

about $5-10 million a year in 

revenue in recent years, according 

to director David Stanley, 

but he said it was not always so 

lucrative when he and partner 

Nicole started out in their family 

garage in 2002. 

“No one really knew what biltong 

was in those days in New 

Zealand, and the only people 

(who) really knew were people 

who either travelled to South 

Africa, read Wilbur Smith or 

were South African,” Stanley 

said. 

The company spent the early 

2000s growing its sales channels 

domestically. Production requirements 

soared even further 

once it got into Australia. 

Demand outstripped capacity 

and the company finally built 

its own factory in Woolston in 

2017. 

“We’re going to be building 

onto the factory this year, so 

by the end of the year we’ll 

basically have enough capacity 

for the next four or five years,” 

said Stanley. 

He said the company recently 

got into 200 stores in Thailand, 

and has acquired Auckland 

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branches out into jerky. 

“We’re experiencing some 

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COASTAL AUCTION 

s ERi E s 

Exquisite Coastal Haven 

78b Esplanade, Sumner 

3 bedrooms, 1 living, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, 1 car garaging 

indulge in seaside serenity with this impeccably renovated beach house, designed 

to harmonise with the breathtaking sumner seascape. Offering a lifestyle of 

unparalleled ease, this residence epitomises low-maintenance living in one of the 

city’s most coveted beachfront locations. 

This north-facing home boasts a seamless blend of sophistication and practicality, 

featuring a thoughtfully redesigned interior, with upgrades accentuating both the 

kitchen and bathroom areas and new paintwork throughout. The airy open-plan 

layout integrates the living and dining spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere 

ideal for hosting gatherings or private contemplation. 

step outside and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. 

A meticulously crafted hardwood deck bathed in sunlight invites outdoor 

relaxation, while the designer courtyard at the rear sets the stage for alfresco 

dining and sunset soirees with bifold windows opening out from the kitchen. 

Open Homes: Wednesday 5:15 - 5:45pm, saturday and sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm 

Auction: Coastal Auction series, Thursday 2 May from 5:00pm, 

sumner surf Life saving Club (Unless brought forward) 

www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA30801 

COASTAL AUCTION SERIES 

Simon and Paula Standeven 

No.1 sales Consultants 


M. 0274 304 691 

E. thestandevens@raywhite.com 

Spectacular Scenes, Contemporary Themes 

3 Selleck Street, Mount Pleasant 

3 bedrooms, 1 living, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, 2 car parking 


Crafted with a contemporary vision, this home’s commanding presence is matched 

by mesmerising perspectives of the estuary, ocean and the captivating horizons 

towards Pegasus Bay. 

Completed in 2021, this stunning home highlights refinement and quality - bound 

in a combination of metal and cedar cladding enhanced by thermally broken 

glazing filled with Argon gas for elevated comfort and a polished profile. 

Superior standards are mirrored indoors where exquisite tiling, engineered stone 

surfaces and oak flooring establish a visually outstanding foundation for day-today 

living. 

On the top floor, the home’s living quarters are laid out to accentuate the 

breathtaking views, where the open plan kitchen, living, and dining flow out to a 

spacious Kwila deck complete with a 5-person cedar spa pool. Discover a tranquil 

oasis where you can bask in the warm sunlight or indulge in an entertainment. 

Our owners are moving for work which means their dream can become your 

reality. 

Open Homes: Thursday 1:30 - 2:00pm, saturday and sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm 







M. 0274 304 691 


Ray White Ferrymead | rwferrymead.co.nz | 03 384 4179 | prier.manson@raywhite.com | Prier Manson Limited Licensed REAA 2008



s ERi E s 

Seaside Sanctuary - Fabulous Family Living 

33 Dryden Street, Sumner 

3 bedrooms, 2 living, 2 bathrooms, 1 studio, 1 car garaging 

Experience the epitome of family living in the heart of sumner. This home 

seamlessly blends modern elegance with coastal charm where convenience meets 

tranquility! Nestled in a quiet, peaceful street just three blocks from the beach this 

exquisite home offers the perfect blend of coastal living and modern comfort. 

Meticulously renovated throughout, this home appears like new. Major upgrades 

include extensive double glazing, relined, reinsulated, rewired, and partially 

reroofed, with LED lighting throughout, offering peace of mind and energy 

efficiency for years to come. 

step into the heart of the home, where a well designed kitchen awaits with 

modern conveniences and quality appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. 

With large open plan living flowing effortlessly onto a spacious hardwood deck 

and a sprawling flat lawn, the sunny, sheltered northwest aspect is perfect for 

entertaining or enjoying lazy afternoons. 

Don’t miss your chance to make this seaside sanctuary your own. 

Open Homes: Wednesday 2:30 - 3:00pm and sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm 








M. 0274 304 691 


Foster Your Future 

4 Foster Terrace, Lyttelton 

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car garaging 

The decision is made, bags are packed, and contracts are signed. immediate 

possession is available. if you spend time getting to know our Port town, the 

eclectic and creative nature of the inhabitants will become quite apparent. This 

house is a perfect representation of Lyttelton and its surroundings. it celebrates 

the skill of Christchurch’s design-focused tradies and interior designers by 

creating a playful yet practical and comfortable home. Located in an unusually 

flat hill section, this picturesque house has enough off-street parking to make 

your neighbours jealous. There is even a single garage to store all the stuff you 

don’t need and some that you do, like firewood for the log burner! You never 

get a second chance to make a first impression. At the end of the established, 

well-maintained garden is a front door that will make you second-guess yourself: 

Have i taken a wrong turn? The submariner-inspired entrance will put a smile on 

your face. This melts away once you are in the house when the view of Lyttelton 

Harbour stops you in your tracks. 

Welcome aboard, 4 Foster Terrace, Lyttelton - a home you will want to live in. it 

has million-dollar views, open-plan living and dining areas, and a choice of two 

decks for entertaining or relaxing in the evening sun. Two double bedrooms 

upstairs, with outdoor access to decking areas and views of the harbour. Anna 

Margaret interiors has designed the main bathroom. The third bedroom and 

second bathroom are downstairs, positioned in a way that would be perfect for 

teenagers who need their own space. The space could also work as a studio and 

provide rental income. 

Open Homes: saturday & sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm 





Gerry Irvine 

M. 021 832 203 

E. gerry.irvine@raywhite.com 

Ray White Ferrymead | rwferrymead.co.nz | 03 384 4179 | prier.manson@raywhite.com | Prier Manson Limited Licensed REAA 2008



series 

Breathtaking Ocean Views, 

Reclad and Revitalised 

1 Spinnaker Lane, Sumner 

4 bedrooms, 2 living, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garaging 

Nestled in the desirable lower slopes of Clifton Hill, this superb residence, 

masterfully crafted by John Chaplin, embodies the essence of spacious yet lowmaintenance 

living, offering captivating and ocean views over sumner Beach and 

village life magnifying the aesthetic allure. 

Having undergone a considerable array of renovations over recent years, this 

stunning residence has emerged reborn including a complete reclad in sto Panel, 

double glazing throughout, and a recently installed Palazzo kitchen creating an 

absolute wow factor for entertaining. 

inside, coastal charm meets modern sophistication. spanning approx 326sqm, the 

home comprises four well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a 

luxurious master suite with a serene view to awake to, and a walk-in wardrobe and 

ensuite. Year-round comfort is guaranteed with a heat pump, underfloor heating, 

and wood fire. 

Open Homes: Wednesday, saturday and sunday 11:00 - 11:30am 

Auction: Coastal Auction series, Wednesday 24 April from 5:00pm, 







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Augusta Treehouse 

71 Augusta Street, Redcliffs 

2 bedrooms, 1 living, 1 bathroom 

engulfed in natural splendour, this tailor-made treehouse reaches new heights in architectural 

ingenuity and innovation. envisioned with precision by Hailey sinke of Performance Architecture, 

this home is a testament to sustainable design, poised to grace the ADNZ Awards and Home 

Magazine Home of the Year Awards with its presence. 

in the Augusta Treehouse, the interior’s simplicity is complemented by the tactile warmth of exposed 

timber and artisanal craftsmanship, all set against the backdrop of stunning alpine, oceanic, and valley 

views coupled with significant sunshine and native birdsong. 




M. 0274 304 691 


Open Homes: Wednesday 1:00 - 1:30pm, 

saturday and sunday 11:00 - 11:30am 

Price: BeO $799,000 Deadline closes 

Wednesday 1 May at 4pm (Unless sold prior) 

www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA30976

Bay Harbour: April 17, 2024

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