Bay Harbour: October 09, 2025

Thursday, 9 October 2025 

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Heritage park 

eyes job cuts 

as funding 

shortfall bites 

Closure ‘not an option’ 

BY KEES CHALMERS 

Ferrymead Heritage Park is in 

financial trouble and is looking 

at cost cutting and possible job 

losses. 

The outlook comes after it 

missed out on more funding 

from the city council. 

A recent bid for $320,000 from 

the city council’s strengthening 

communities fund failed on the 

back of missing out in June on 

$700,000 to $1.2 million a year 

for the next three years as part 

of the council’s Annual Plan. 

Said Ferrymead Trust 

chair Jackie Sutherland: “It’s 

week-to-week at the moment. 

We’re looking at cost cutting, 

expenditure, future events, any 

way to get some funds. 

“It’s a case of survive, revive 

and thrive going forward for the 

park.” 

The trust had a meeting 

following the city council’s 

decision to discuss its future. 

Sutherland said closing was “not 

an option”. 

Ferrymead Heritage Park 

general manager Ian France 

said the lack of funding could 

mean potential job losses for 

current full-time staff. 

“We’re looking at going into 

a volunteer model, with more 

volunteers running the park,” 

he said. 

The park currently employs 

six full-time staff. 

France said the park is 

looking at every line item in its 

expenditure to see where any 

After missing out on city council 

funding, Ferrymead Heritage Park 

general manager Ian France said 

the park will have to cut costs, with 

possible job losses and a move 

towards a volunteer model on the 

cards. 

potential costs can be saved, 

and is considering some sort 

of corporate sponsorship as an 

alternative source of revenue. 

Admission prices increased 

by $5 in September. Adults 

now pay $20; children between 

5-15, $15. 

France said the park had 

received $1.5 million from the 

communities strengthening 

fund over the past 10 years. 

“We were disappointed, a 

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NEWS Bay Harbour News, October 9, 2025 | 3 

Backlash sees police restructure scrapped 


Listen to your community – that 

is the message from Lyttelton 

Harbour Business Association 

chair Sabrina Saunders 

after public backlash caused 

a Canterbury-wide police 

restructure to be cancelled. 

Canterbury district commander 

Superintendent Tony 

Hill said in a 

statement on 

Tuesday the 

proposed restructure 

would not 

proceed. 

It would have 

seen Lyttelton’s 

sergeant position 

cut and its 

two community 

liaison officers 

reduced to one. 

Tony Hill 

That officer would have covered 

all of Banks Peninsula. 

Saunders said she hopes the 

Lyttelton policing numbers will 

now remain the same. 

“I want the police to stay 

where it is now with having 

two on-site, I don’t think it’s 

going to help the community by 

reducing (police) presence in 

Lyttelton. 

“I think they should be taking 

in community feedback,” she 

said. 

Police received about 1000 

submissions on the proposed 

restructure, which included cutting 

roles and closing stations in 

rural and remote communities. 

Hill said the restructure could 

not proceed without the buy-in 

A proposed police restructure, which would have affected Lyttelton staffing numbers, has been cancelled. 

of affected communities. 

“Much of the feedback from 

staff and the community has 

been supportive. The reality 

is that the proposal was not 

acceptable to many of the communities 

affected, and in my 

view their buy-in was a critical 

element in the proposal’s 

success. We could not proceed 

without that support. 

“In reaching this decision, I 

listened carefully to the concerns 

and considered feedback 

from the community and other 

interested parties, as well as 

those of police staff. There 

were those who 

did support the 

changes and I 

acknowledge 

some may be disappointed,” 

Hill 

said. 

Saunders is also 

chair of Naval 

Point Club in 

Lyttelton. She said 

one of the club’s 

hoses was stolen on Friday 

night, while she saw six boy 

Sabrina 

Saunders 

racers in the streets around the 

harbour on Monday evening. It 

followed significant damage to 

the club’s rigging lawn by joy 

riders late last month. This antisocial 

behaviour emphasised 

the need for a police presence 

in Banks Peninsula, she said. 

Police Commissioner Richard 

Chambers said he supported 

Hill’s decision. 

“I want to acknowledge the 

hard work that was put into the 

review by District Commander 

Tony Hill and his leadership 

team. Our staff are exceptional 

and I am confident Canterbury 

police will continue to offer an 

outstanding service across the 

district.” 

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4 | Bay Harbour News, October 9, 2025 NEWS 


Community ‘extremely sad’ 

after theft of school bell 


A stolen 165-year-old school bell 

is believed to have been cut up 

and an attempt made to sell it for 

scrap. 

The Heathcote Valley School 

bell was stolen over the weekend 

of September 27-28. 

Principal Bruce Ellison said he 

was told by a parent the person 

involved in the theft attempted 

to take the cut-up bronze bell to 

a scrap metal yard, but it was not 

accepted. 

“It’s got a lot of significance to 

the community, the fact it’s been 

there for so long, it’s an iconic 

piece of our identity,” Ellison 

said. 

Said school board member 

and parent Luke Gardiner: “The 

reaction is extremely sad, I didn’t 

think that was something that 

would happen with the amount 

of years it has hung there.” 

Ellison took a photo of where 

the bell was usually located on 

Monday, September 29, during 

the school holidays. Two days 

later, he looked at the photo and 

realised the bell was missing. 

He assumed it had been taken 

over the weekend. 

The bell is believed to have 

been with the school since it 

was founded in 1860 by Captain 

William Morgan, who used part 

of his Morgan’s Valley house as a 

classroom. 

Heathcote Valley School’s bronze bell was stolen during the school holidays. 

The school was established at 

its current location in 1864. 

The bell, which Ellison 

thought weighed about 15-20kg, 

had a cast iron striker. 

Many generations of children 

had heard the bell signalling 

it was time to go out to play or 

come back into class, he said. 

The school has been loaned 

a small hand bell while it 

determines a long-term 

solution. 

“I can imagine there would 

be enthusiasm in replacing it with 

something similar,” Ellison said. 

‘No-one wants to see 

the park collapse’ 

› From Page 1 

bit surprised as well,” he said 

about missing out this year. 

The money would have been 

used for infrastructure repairs, 

which will now be delayed, and 

operational costs. 

City council head of 

community support and 

partnerships, John Filsell, said 

the decision not to fund 

Ferrymead was made for 

a number of reasons. 

“The grant funding 

requested would not 

have allowed the park 

to remain open over 

the duration of the 

grant (one year) in 

a manner described 

in the (Ferrymead’s) 

application. 

“The applicant 

could not demonstrate 

medium to long-term 

sustainability due to its 

substantial reliance on 

future grant funding and 

unconfirmed revenue 

sources,” he said. 

Low revenue income 

combined with high 

operating costs, and an 

increased number of 

applicants for funding were 

also factors. 

France disagreed about the 

long-term sustainability of 

Ferrymead and said this had 

not been communicated to the 

park. 

Yani 

Johanson 

Sara 

Templeton 

There was $3,762,107 

available in the fund with the 

average grant $12,000. 

Fund committee chair and 

Linwood Ward city councillor 

Yani Johanson said Ferrymead’s 

situation has not improved to 

the point where it is sustainable 

without significant funding. 

It has received $878,000 in 

council grants over the past five 

years, he said. 

Johanson passed a 

resolution to ensure 

council continue to work 

with the park towards a 

long-term solution and 

minimise operational 

costs after the local body 

election next week. 

“No one wants to see the 

park collapse or fall over,” 

he said. 

Heathcote Ward 

city councillor and 

mayoral hopeful Sara 

Templeton told The 

Star she had expected 

the strengthening 

communities funding to 

continue for the park. 

Templeton was 

disappointed with the 

outcome but said shortterm 

funding options are 

not the answer for the park. 

France said the park’s 

situation is challenging. 

“It is what it is and we’ve got 

to work with that accordingly. 

We are being as positive as we 

can be,” he said. 

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their election day 


Watching tennis, door knocking, 

and relaxing at home are how 

Banks Peninsula and Heathcote 

Ward city council candidates 

plan to spend judgement day 

for the local body elections. 

Only two-and-a-half days 

remain for voters to decide who 

will secure a seat on the next 

city council. 

It is a two-horse race in 

both wards with former radio 

host Dave Dunlay challenging 

incumbent councillor Tyrone 

Fields in Banks Peninsula, while 

in Heathcote, People’s Choice 

candidate Nathaniel Herz 

Jardine faces Sumner lawyer 

Ian Kearney. 

Voting closes at noon on 

Saturday with results expected 

to arrive mid-afternoon. 

As of Tuesday, five days out 

from election day, 35.56% (2707) 

of voters in the Banks Peninsula 

Ward had returned their 

election ballots – down from 

41.83% at the same point in the 

previous election. 

Despite the drop, Banks 

Peninsula still has the 

highest voter turnout of all 

Christchurch wards. 

In Heathcote, 30.20% (6005) 

of voters had cast their ballots, 

compared to 33.04% at the same 

stage in 2022. 

Dunlay said he was planning 

to take it as 

easy as possible 

while the votes 

are tallied. 

“We’ll wait 

and see. I’ll 

either be celebrating 

with 

friends or commiserating 

with 

friends.” 

Dave Dunlay 

He described 

the campaign 

as the longest 

job interview 

he has ever 

done. 

There will 

be no rest for 

Tyrone Fields, 

who plans to 

spend Saturday Tyrone Fields 

door-knocking 

and talking to residents. 

Fields is seeking a second 

term as a city councillor and 

his fourth on the Te Pātaka o 

Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula 

Community Board. 

“I feel well supported. I’ve 

The city councillors for Banks Peninsula and Heathcote Wards will be decided on Saturday. 

worked incredibly hard, so if 

I don't get re-elected, then fair 

play to my opponent,” he said. 

He expects voter turnout to 

ramp up in coming days, with 

people often leaving it to the 

last minute to cast their ballots. 

“That’s why I just keep talking 

to people all the way up until 

election day,” he said. 

In Heathcote, Herz Jardine 

will also be out door-knocking 

right up until voting closes, 

before heading to a friend’s 

house to eagerly refresh the city 

council website in anticipation 

of the results being released. 

Nathaniel 

Herz Jardine 

Ian 

Kearney 

“I’m a bit tense, but optimistic,” 

he said. 

He feels confident his campaigning 

has given him strong 

support. 

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the results as much as possible. 

Luckily for him, Saturday is also 

the first day of his children’s 

tennis season. 

“I don’t even like thinking about 

it because already I’m starting to 

feel nauseous,” he said. 

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Howard Wilson has been raising 

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He completed 739 push-ups 

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739 men who died from prostate 

cancer last year. 

The 69-year-old Akaroa GP took 

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“It’s quite a small 

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Akaroa but they really 

came to the party with 

the donations” 

Howard Wilson 

He ended up raising $5972 

– the fifth-highest total by an 

individual nationally, and the 

most by anyone doing push-ups. 

“It’s quite a small community 

over here in Akaroa but they 

really came to the party with the 

donations,” Wilson said. 

“I was probably a little bit 

overwhelmed by the amount.” 

Wilson began posting daily 

videos of his push-ups on social 

media and quickly gained 

support from the community. 

He completed push-ups in 

all sorts of places – starting 

in Croatia while on holiday, 

doing his first set aboard a boat 

heading down the Adriatic Sea. 

He later did push-ups on the 

Howard Wilson completed his first set of push-ups for the Blue September 

challenge aboard a boat in the Adriatic Sea while on holiday in Croatia. Once back 

home, he was permitted to use the Akaroa fire station for his daily push-ups, but 

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bar at the Common Café and 

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sightseeing boat, and even 39,000 

feet in the air while flying home. 

“I must admit, I had great fun 

while doing it,” he said. 

He recalled being approached 

by a complete stranger who told 

him he was a prostate cancer 

survivor and had donated to the 

fundraiser. 

Wilson hopes his efforts will 

encourage more men to get 

regular check-ups. 

For him, the 739 push-ups 

represented 739 lives that could 

have been saved through early 

detection and treatment. 

“That’s the message we’re 

trying to get across. 

“A lot of men don’t bother 

coming to the doctor and by the 

time they’re diagnosed, it could 

be quite advanced. But if they 

come regularly for checks, we 

can detect it early, treat it early 

and essentially cure it,” he said. 

Wilson said a “bulletproof” 

mentality still stops many men 

from seeking preventive care. 

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Immersion 

school plans 

left in limbo 


The city council does not have 

any current plans for an 8ha 

block of land in Diamond 

Harbour, originally intended for 

a Māori immersion school. 

Linwood-based Te Pā o 

Rākaihautu is the South Island’s 

only kura ā iwi (a state school 

mandated by local hapū or iwi). 

It has been operating out of a 

temporary site at the previously 

closed down Linwood Intermediate. 

Its conditions have caused 

health and safety concerns from 

school leaders. 

In May 2023, the school 

identified a new 8ha site near 

Diamond Harbour, and last year 

the city council agreed to sell the 

land at the junction of Hunters 

Rd and Whero Ave to Te Hapū o 

Ngāti Wheke, subject to negotiations 

with the Ministry of 

Education. 

Ministry chief executive of 

school property Jerome Sheppard 

said the Te Pā o Rākaihautū 

board was advised in mid-August 

that the ministry’s focus would 

instead be on remediating the 

existing Linwood buildings. 

City council head of property 

and facilities Bruce Randall said 

it is continuing to work with 

the school and Ngāti Wheke on 

the situation and next steps, 

including potential future 

decisions by elected members. 

New lakeside regional park 

A new regional park will be 

established on Banks Peninsula, 

providing space for outdoor 

recreation, and ongoing 

conservation protection. 

The city council was last year 

offered 526ha of land at Bossu 

Rd by owners Douglas and 

Shay DeAngelis, who wanted 

to ensure the property near 

next to Wairewa/Lake Forsyth 

was publicly accessible, managed 

for community benefit and 

protected by a conservation 

covenant. 

The site will be opened for 

public use and managed as a 

regional park called Oashore, 

with a Banks Peninsula Conservation 

Trust covenant created 

over the property. 

Douglas DeAngelis said covenants 

are generally only placed 

on areas that already have high 

biodiversity, rather than in the 

early stages of regeneration. 

“The BPCT’s willingness to 

hold such a covenant and the 

council’s willingness to acquire 

Oashore as a reserve with such 

a covenant in place were the 

keys to protecting Oashore in 

perpetuity and guaranteeing 

public access.” 

City council head of parks 

Rupert Bool said there were 

many benefits to the purchase, 

including access to natural 

landscapes, indigenous 

biodiversity, recreation 

opportunities and cultural 

heritage. 

“Given the property’s high 

site values, availability from a 

A new regional park, Oashore, will be established on Banks Peninsula. The 526ha park will be protected by a Banks Peninsula 

Conservation Trust covenant and provide ongoing recreational opportunities. 

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willing seller and some revenue 

generation from conservationbased 

grazing to help support 

operational requirements, we 

saw this as an asset for the 

community. 

“The property includes one 

of the country’s most well-preserved 

historic whaling sites, 

the coastal headlands and 

cliffs serve as sanctuaries for 

native seabirds, and it offers 

significant potential for natural 

regeneration and restoration 

initiatives. 

“It is strategically located and 

will provide access to some of 

Banks Peninsula’s stunning 

southern bays. Car parking is 

yet to be established. 

“In addition, it holds 

important Māori pā and other 

heritage sites. A significant 

partnership opportunity 

exists with Waiwera Rūnanga 

– who have their own native 

recloaking programme on an 

adjacent property – to protect 

and enhance important sites, 

including lake health and 

taonga species.” 

The priorities are to 

understand the cultural 

heritage, biodiversity and 

recreational opportunities 

and develop a management 

plan to support appropriate 

development and access of the 

reserve. 

Currently public access has 

not been formalised as rangers 

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SPORT Bay Harbour News, October 9, 2025 | 11 

Cricket seasons to get under way 

after rain ruins opening weekend 


It will be a new-look Peninsula Harbour 

side as six players are set to debut in their 

opening game of the Country Premier 

season against Pleasant Point. 

The one day match will be played at 

Pleasant Point Domain at 12.30pm on 

Saturday. 

The debutants are Ben McAlister, Jackson 

Hodgkinson, Finn Sullivan-Roberts, Chester 

Oldfield, and Liam Eastwick. 

The opportunity has come about following 

the departure of several players and 

the unavailability of player-coach Tim 

Gruijters, whose partner is expecting a 

baby. 

“It’s really good for the club to get all 

those young guys coming through,” said 

Peninsula captain David Neal. 

Their opening game, scheduled for 

last Saturday, was cancelled due to wet 

weather. 

“It was pretty frustrating because we 

have had a good preseason, but we’re fizzing 

and ready to go this week,” Neal said. 

Black Cap Henry Nicholls was set to play 

last week but is unavailable this weekend 

due to commitments with Canterbury. 

This will be Pleasant Point’s first game in 

the Canterbury Country Premier competition, 

having previously played in South 

Canterbury. 

"It should be a good challenge,” said Neal. 

Neal said getting off to a good start will 

be key to building momentum for the 

season. 

“It's important to get the wins under the 

belt and build some confidence,” he said. 

He hopes Peninsula can qualify in the 

top four again this year and redeem their 

grand final loss to Ohoka/Harrison Bloy in 

March. 

Runs at the top of the order from 

experienced batters Tim Petrie and Ben 

Aveyard will be crucial, as will early 

wickets from young fast bowlers Baxter 

Croad and Ben McAlister, Neal said. 

Heathcote’s opening two day match 

against Lancaster Park has 

been reduced to a one-day, 

100 over game after last 

weekend’s weather. 

The first ball will be 

bowled at 10.30am on 

Saturday at Heathcote 

Domain. 

Former Otago paceman Tyler Lortan 

Travis Muller will make his 

debut for the club, alongside young fast 

bowler Oscar Anderson. 

“There’s a great energy amongst the 

squad and there’s some guys that are 

really fizzing to get going,” said playercoach 

Tyler Lortan. 

He said a win on Saturday would 

be an important early marker for the 

season. 

“Last year we played some good cricket 

but couldn't get on the right side of a result, 

so how we start the season is crucial.” 

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Great Wall Motors (GWM these 

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our market 15 years ago, but as 

newcomers, sales success was 

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Since then, GWM has made 

more of an impact, thanks to its 

Cannon ute, which has built a 

solid following on affordability, 

modern styling, and generous 

equipment. 

LDV’s first ute arrived in 2017 

in the form of the T60. It wasn’t 

a convincing debut, and being 

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Recognition and buyers were 

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While it never shone in sales, 

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For context, LDV is a division 

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SAIC sold around five million 

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Call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385 

TREE SERVICES 

CRAIGS 

TREES 

Our services include: 

Tree felling 

Branch chipping 

Trimming and pruning 

Crown reduction 

Stump grinding 

P: 027 2299 454 

E: craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

www.craigstrees.co.nz 

Fully insured 

PAINTING & PlAsTerING 

• PAINTING • TILING 

• PLASTERING 

• WALLPAPERING 

Phone Kevin Steel 

• Interior/Exterior 

• New Homes & Repaints 

• Quality workmanship assured 

• Correct preparation always undertaken 

• 20+ years experience 

• Earthquake repairs 

(Painting/Plastering/Wallpapering/Tiling) 

Ph 027 216 8946 

www.facebook.com/kevinsteelpainters&decorators 

Email: kpsteel@xtra.co.nz 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

ACTIVE CLEAN House 

Wash (Softwash) - 

Gutter Cleaning - Roof 

Treatment (Lichen / 

Fungus / Moss Mould 

removal) - Solar Panel 

Cleaning - Tile & Grout 

Cleaning - Water 

Blasting (Deck, Patio, 

Driveways) - Contact: 

Erol 021 126 1210 - 

www.activeclean.co.nz 

ARBOR-TEK Complete 

Tree Care, Tree 

maintenance, felling, 

hedges, shelterbelts, 

stump grinding, 

powerline clearing. No 

job too big or small. Call 

03 349 7143 

BATHROOM TILER wet 

area waterproofing, 

underfloor heating, soap 

boxes, old to new, for 

best results, call Devon 

on 021 375-888 or 03 

329 5511 

BEST BATHROOMS Full 

renovation specialists, 

LBP builder. Free quote, 

all building property 

maintenance. Ph 387- 

0770 or 027 245 5226 

ciey@xtra.co.nz 

BRICK & BLOCK LAYER 

LICENSED, 30 years plus 

experience. Specialising 

in ALL jobs - no job too 

small. Based in Mt 

Pleasant. Ph Jason 027 

287 8960 or 03 384 

1983. 

BUILDER New builds, 

alterations, decks, 

fencing. 30 years in the 

trade has given me 

ability to build to a high 

standard. Free quotes. 

Ph Brent 027 241 7471. 

CARPET LAYING Exp. 

Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Phone John on 0800 

003 181, 027 240 7416 

jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY 

SWEEPS. We'll sweep 

your logburner's flue, 

check firebricks, baffles, 

airtubes & controls. 

We're experts on coalranges, 

and can sweep 

any sized open fire. We 

quote & underake 

repairs, flue extensions 

& install bird netting, 

0800 22 44 64 

www.chimchim.nz 

PLUMBER Do you need 

a reliable plumber? 

Quality and timely 

services. No job too big 

or small. Phone V 

Plumbing Ltd. 022 351 

4125 

WANTED 

7”, 45’s, singles, eps 

records wanted, any 

amount top prices paid. 

Pennylane Records, 430 

Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, ring Dave 

021 222 6144, 7 days 

CARAVAN wanted with 

shower and toilet, 

needing repairs ok or 

any condition. Ph 027 

622 0011 

PENNYLANE RECORDS 

always buying records. 

Excellent prices paid. 

430 Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, 366 3278, 

open 7 days 

TOOLS, Garden, garage, 

saw benches, lathes. 

Cash buyer. Phone 355- 

2045. 

WANTED 

Brown applehead 

teacup chihuahua, for a 

much-loved 

companion. Female 

preferred. 

Ph 027 422 1852 

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100

Thursday, 9 October 2025 

Connecting Your Local Community 


PROUD TO BE PART OF 

YOUR BIG MOVE 

Ray White Ferrymead 

Lyttelton & Bays 

Phone (03) 384 4179 | Email prier.manson@raywhite.com 

rwferrymead.co.nz /RayWhiteFerrymead @raywhiteferrymead 

Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008) 

23-24

Profound Potential in Perfect Position! 

23 Ripon Street, Lyttelton 

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 506 sqm, 1 open space parking 

Seldom does such an outstanding opportunity with so much potential 

present itself. 

Those with vision will be rewarded. 

Kitchen with gas hob, oven, separate dining, spacious separate lounge, 

potential second living area, separate bathroom, separate toilet & 

laundry, two double bedrooms & basement space. 

Wonderful scope to improve inside and out. 

Fabulous outdoor living options with deck spaces, large lawn and even a 

prolific pear tree. 

Wonderfully sunny and sheltered. 

Ability to improve and capitalise or enjoy for years to come. 

Redecoration, Reconfiguration or a possible Rebuild. The choice is yours. 

Those with vision and flair will be rewarded. 

The views and position on offer are some of the best Lyttelton has to 

offer. 

Enthusiasts will relish the birds-eye view of the working port, outlook to 

Quail island and greater harbour, changing skies, rough or calm seas, day 

& night skies and the symphony of changing weather patterns. 

All that is great about Lyttelton’s lifestyle is on offer here. 

Just a short walk to Lyttelton’s popular shops, bars and cafes however 

perched in position to enjoy the harbour and wonderful outlooks & 

nature that surround it. 

Do not delay, our vendor seriously seeks a sale at deadline. 

Open Homes: 

Sun & Wed 12:00pm - 12:30pm 

Deadline Sale: Closing 2pm, Wednesday 22nd October 2025 

(unless sold prior) 

www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA31831 

Pip Sutton 

M. 027 224 9524 

E. pip.sutton@raywhite.com 

WANT TO WORK 

BY THE WAVES? 

RAY WHITE FERRYMEAD 

CALL OR TEXT 

027 550 0267 

FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT 

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

PROUDLY SOLD 

RAY WHITE FERRYMEAD 

124 Esplanade, 

Sumner 

975 South Eyre Road, 

Swannanoa 

91 Bridle Path Road, 

Heathcote Valley 

1/3 Clonbracken Lane, 

Heathcote Valley 

2/43a Main Road, 

Redcliffs 

12 Edie Street, 

Wigram 

37 Arnold Street, 

Sumner 

17 Belfast Road, 

Belfast 

44 James Drive, 

Diamond Harbour 

95 Radley Street, 

Woolston 

268e Fitzgerald Ave, 

Christchurch 

41 St Andrews Hill Road, 

Mount Pleasant 

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

Sublime Coastal living 

82 McCormacks Bay Road, Mount Pleasant 

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 527sqm, double garage 

Immaculate 3 bedroom home is nestled at the foot of Mt Pleasant’s 

sublime lower slopes. Built in 2013 it offers the perfect blend of timeless 

charm with a light, bright interior and well-designed contemporary floor 

plan. 

Positioned on the coveted edge of McCormacks Bay this re-imagined villa 

has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the location offering 

stunning views of the bay, estuary and Balmoral hill from nearly every 

room. This is a truly special location, cherished by the same family for over 

70 years and you’ll quickly see why when you view the property. 

Key features include: 

• A sought after sheltered flat location with stunning views. 

• Modern villa inspired design built in 2013 

• Thoughtful floor plan incorporates easy flow from the 

kitchen/living areas to the deck, lawn and garden 

• Internal access double garage with plenty of off-street parking. 

• Established, easy care garden. 

• Positioned close to the Coastal pathway, Community centre, 

Saturday farmers market, park, beach, schools, supermarket, 

cafes, with Ferrymead, Redcliffs and Sumner villages 

only minutes away 

The vendor’s situation has changed so this property must be sold. 

Open Homes: Thu, Sat and Sun 11 -11.30am 

Auction: To be held at the property on Wed 29 Oct 2025 at 1pm 

(unless sold prior) 

www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA31936 

Mark Gardner 

M. 021 633 669 

Meet our award winning agents! 

Ahmad Sultani 

Licensee Salesperson 

021 104 7115 

Colette Van Der Westhuizen 


029 020 51902 

Ben Hancock 


027 585 8780 

Jobi Smith 


022 066 3401 

Kirill Shevchenko 


022 392 6238 

Mark Gardner 


021 633 669 

Neale Bettman 


027 276 2470 

Pip Sutton 


027 224 9524 

The Standevens 


027 430 4691 

Craig Prier 

Auctioneer 

027 434 5299 

Paul Pretorius 

Sales Manager 

027 688 8512 

Richard Withy 

Sales & Auction Manager 

027 550 0267 

Kate Major 

Operations Manager 

027 630 0072 

Daniel Sharp 

Property Management 

027 343 3240 

Antonia McAtamney 

Loan Market 

021 469 244 

Ray White Ferrymead 

Phone (03) 384 4179 | Email prier.manson@raywhite.com | rwferrymead.co.nz 

/RayWhiteFerrymead @raywhiteferrymead Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008)

Bay Harbour: October 09, 2025

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