Bay Harbour: December 11, 2025

Thursday, 11 December 2025 

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Look who’s back! 

Bo home 

after 

ram-raid 

BY KEES CHALMERS 

Pet ram Bo is like a child to 

Kathrine Calder-Ritchie and her 

husband. 

So when their knobbly kneed 

3-year-old was stolen from a 

paddock in Little River, they 

were absolutely devastated. 

But through a tip-off, a 

$1000 reward for his return 

and a bit of courage against 

police advice, Bo is safe and 

sound again, back where he 

belongs. 

Bo was taken mid-afternoon 

13 days ago where Calder- 

Ritchie had put their animals 

in preparation for a shift to the 

property later this month. 

Witnesses reported seeing 

three men in a red sedan, 

wrangling Bo. 

Calder-Ritchie said it was 

believed Bo was lifted over a 

padlocked gate and put in the 

car’s boot. 

She had feared the worst 

when he was stolen: He had 

been taken for meat. 

Calder-Ritchie posted an 

article on the theft from last 

week’s Bay Harbour News 

on the Rolleston Facebook 

community group on Thursday. 

About 5pm, she received a 

reply to her post from someone 

who said they had information 

on Bo’s whereabouts. 

That information led her to 

a Burnham property which 

she visited two hours later. 

Kathrine Calder-Ritchie and her pet ram Bo, who is home safe and sound after being stolen. 

The property was protected 

by a padlocked gate. She was 

nervous about approaching 

the gate to get the attention 

of who lived there, so called 

the police and explained the 

situation. 

“They (police) basically 

said, don’t go there, and they 

would find someone available 

to look into it further,” she 

said. 

“But I went there anyway, I 

was just desperate to find him.” 

She waved at the security 

cameras on the property, 

trying to get the attention of its 

occupants, but to no avail. A 

woman in a car then arrived, so 

Calder-Ritchie explained why 

she was there. 

The woman went inside to 

inquire about Bo. She came 

back out and said there was no 

sheep. 

Calder-Ritchie thanked her 

for the help and went back 

home to Springston. 

About 9pm, a glimmer of 

hope appeared when she 

received a Facebook message 

from the woman at the 

Burnham property, who said 

her associate would like to help 

her find Bo. 

Calder-Ritchie assumed she 

saw her post on the Rolleston 

community page. 

Calder-Ritchie then passed 

on her phone number to the 

woman. 

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NEWS Bay Harbour News, December 11, 2025 | 3 

Petition opposes plans for school site 


Pigeon Bay residents have gone 

on the front foot in their bid to 

prevent the old Kukupa School 

from being turned into a mental 

health retreat centre. 

A petition signed by more 

than 160 people was presented 

to Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū 

Banks Peninsula Community 

Board on Monday. 

The city council agreed to 

lease the building to kaupapa 

Māori mental health provider 

Purapura Whetū Trust in 2022, 

to be used as a mental health 

retreat and camp. But finalising 

the lease was on hold until the 

community was consulted. 

Now three years on, residents 

and others connected to Pigeon 

Bay have taken matters into 

their own hands. 

In October, about 40 residents 

met to discuss their frustration 

with the proposal and lack of 

public consultation, which led 

to Monday’s petition to the community 

board. 

The residents meeting was 

prompted after city council staff 

gave an update to the community 

board in August, saying 

the lease process was almost 

complete. 

This set alarm bells off for 

residents. 

The Kukupa School Reserve 

Working Group was established 

as a result, to examine the city 

council’s process and PWT’s 

proposal. 

Jo Goven spoke on behalf of 

the working group at Monday’s 

community board meeting. 

She said the lack of consultation 

has led residents to 

mistrust the process. 

In 2022, the city council 

agreed to consult with the community 

before finalising the 

lease. At the time PWT said 

it was happy to consult with 

the community, and would be 

guided by the city council on 

what form that took. 

Pigeon Bay resident Peter 

Staples, who presented the petition, 

said consultation is yet to 

happen three years on. 

“The petition captures the 

feeling of the local community 

towards a process that shuts 

out voices of local residents and 

any solution,” he said. 

But PWT chief executive 

Karaitiana Tickell said no official 

community consultation 

has been carried out on the 

trust’s behalf 

and that is the 

city council’s 

responsibility. 

“At no point 

have we been 

asked to communicate 

with the 

public or meet 

with residents,” 

he said. 

PWT is awaiting 

a feasibility study 

Karaitiana 

Tickell 

on the site from the city council 

before signing the lease. 

Goven told the community 

board the services PWT 

provides, namely drug rehabilitation, 

pose risks for residents 

who live near the historic site, 

given Pigeon Bay’s isolation 

from emergency services. 

More than 160 

people have signed 

a petition, opposing 

the proposed use of 

the old Kukupa School 

in Pigeon Bay as a 

mental health retreat 

centre. 

But Tickell told Bay Harbour 

News addiction services 

would not be part of the 

programme. 

The community board confirmed 

the petition would be 

forwarded to city council staff 

for further assessment. 

Kukupa School was originally 

built in 1878 at a time when 

Pigeon Bay’s population was 

steadily increasing and is 

a category 2 heritage listed 

building. 

The school roll peaked in 1889 

with 55 students, then declined 

until it closed in 1949. 

It was used as a youth hostel 

for many years before falling 

into disrepair. 

The city council last year 

estimated the cost of restoring 

the building to be $700,000. 

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4 | Bay Harbour News, December 11, 2025 NEWS 


Bo on safer 

ground after 

mercy mission 

› From Page 1 

Soon after a man rang, 

asking if the $1000 reward 

was legitimate, which she 

confirmed. 

The woman then sent a photo 

of who she believed to be Bo. 

Calder-Ritchie verified it 

was him and gave her their 

address. 

Two men turned up to her 

home about 1am on Friday with 

Bo, who was on a trailer. 

“I was just so stoked to see 

him,” Calder-Ritchie told Bay 

Harbour News. 

“It’s amazing, I honestly 

thought he would be dead or 

beaten but the fact he’s still 

alive is just next level crazy. 

“It’s like out of a movie.” 

She came out of the house 

and thanked the men. 

The men told her Bo was 

found in Hoon Hay. 

She gave them $800 for their 

trouble and sent $200 to the 

person who tipped her off. 

While at the house, one of the 

men asked her if would be possible 

to eat a ram like Bo. 

“I said, no, you wouldn’t eat a 

ram, bro,” she said. 

The couple has had Bo since 

Bo the ram is still recovering from his 

ordeal after being stolen. 

his birth three years ago. 

She said Bo is still a little bit 

shaken from the experience. 

The Eastern performing at Live at the Point earlier this year. 

Live at the Point cut back 


Popular summer outdoor 

concert series Live at the Point 

will be reduced from eight 

to five days this year due to 

volunteer fatigue and dwindling 

funds. 

The free-entry annual series 

is held at the Godley House Gardens 

in Diamond Harbour over 

January and February. 

Next year the event will run 

every Sunday from January 11 

to February 8. 

For next year’s series, Diamond 

Harbour Events applied 

to the city council’s Strengthening 

Communities Fund for 

$18,000 to cover musician fees. 

A grant of $5000 was approved. 

The event also received $2900 

from the Creative 

Communities 

Fund, also administered 

by the city 

council. 

Event organiser 

Al Park said city 

council funding 

had fallen 

substantially over Al Park 

the past three 

years. 

Live at the Point also used 

to receive an annual grant of 

about $10,000 from the Rata 

Foundation, but that stopped 

three years ago, he said. 

Fellow organiser Tim 

Pattinson said the concert 

series costs about $40,000 to 

run annually and is entirely 

volunteer-led. 

“We have no interest in making 

money for ourselves, we do this 

entirely to do a nice thing for the 

peninsula community,” he said. 

Park said the festival would 

not have gone ahead in January 

without an increase in funding 

from the Maritime Union NZ. 

Typically receiving about $2000, 

the event was given $5000 this 

year. 

“It’s meant we’ve got at least 

another year out of it,” he said. 

Park said Live at the Point 

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for bigger artists such as The 

Eastern. 

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Harbour businesses, good for 

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Creative dream for derelict stables site 


A plan to turn an abandoned 

historic building into a haven for 

artists is taking shape. 

Te Puna Auaha Trust chair 

Paul Dietsche and conservation 

architect Tony Ussher 

want to transform the derelict 

former Lyttelton Borough 

Council Stables on Donald St 

into a functional creative hub 

for artists, musicians, 

designers 

and community 

groups. 

“For Lyttelton, 

with such a strong 

arts community, I 

think it’s a really 

easy fit,” Dietsche 

said. 

“If we can get Paul Dietsche 

that space up and 

running, then we can get some 

really talented people in there 

doing some amazing things.” 

Dietsche said the idea came 

after repeatedly seeing Facebook 

posts from local artists searching 

for workspace. 

"I’ve been looking at that building 

for quite a while and saying, 

‘wouldn’t it be amazing if something 

was done with it’.” 

The heritage building, built 

in 1914, was severely damaged 

in the 2011 earthquakes and 

became unsafe to occupy. It has 

remained empty and unused 

since. 

Last year, the city council 

tasked its development agency 

ChristchurchNZ with finding 

a way to repair and reuse 

A community initiative is looking to restore the Lyttelton Borough Council Stables to its former glory by turning it into a 

haven for local artists. 

the stables and 

develop the site. 

At a Te Pataka 

o Rakaihautu 

Banks Peninsula 

Community 

Board meeting 

in August 2024, 

ChristchurchNZ 

development partnership 

manager 

Tony Ussher 

Amanda Healy outlined a range 

of possibilities for the site, including 

hospitality outlets, visitor 

accommodation, an entertainment 

venue, community spaces 

and terraced housing. 

However, a ChristchurchNZ 

spokesperson confirmed on Monday 

the agency has not worked 

on the project for the past year. 

Dietsche said he does not 

think the agency’s plan would be 

a good fit for Lyttelton. 

“It all sounds very nice, but 

who’s going to be able to afford 

to be in there? 

“Is it going to be actual local 

artists or is it just going to be too 

expensive. 

“If we, as a community, don't 

get into it and activate it, then 

it's probably going to be something 

that isn't necessarily a 

good fit,” he said. 

Dietsche and Ussher presented 

their proposal to the community 

board on Monday, seeking support 

for the plan. 

Said board chair Lyn Leslie: 

“It’s early days, but it’s a fantastic 

community initiative.” 

She asked city council staff 

to determine if any remaining 

funds from the 2013 Lyttelton 

Master Plan could be used for 

the project. 

Dietsche has requested the city 

council carry out basic remediation 

on the building and provide 

a full geotechnical report on the 

site. 

The next step is to file an 

online expression of interest 

in the stables site with the city 

council, followed by a detailed 

proposal with estimated costs. 

If the project progresses, 

Dietsche is confident funding 

can be found, suggesting a 

model similar to the communityled 

rebuild of the Governors Bay 

jetty could be used. 

The development would also 

house Lyttel Creators Space, a 

youth initiative led by Dietsche 

and Lyttelton Harbour Business 

Association chair Sabrina 

Saunders. 

It aims to equip young people 

aged 15-25 who are not pursuing 

tertiary education with life 

skills, mentorship and clear 

career pathways. 

“It will give young people an 

opportunity,” Dietsche said. 

“Those who are not able to 

go on to university, or if high 

school wasn’t really for them – 

they still have the abilities but 

don’t have the tools to activate 

them.” 

Dietsche and Ussher have 

spent the past two years engaging 

with local creatives, who 

are enthusiastic about having a 

centralised workspace. 

“There’s a lot of momentum 

and the timing just seems to be 

right for this sort of project,” 

Dietsche said. 

The Seafarers’ Centre has also 

expressed interest in using the 

stables site. 

A temporary portacabin on 

Norwich Quay has served as the 

Seafarers’ Centre since 2015, 

after its original building suffered 

earthquake damage. 

Centre chaplain John McLister 

said the current facility is no 

longer adequate, with about 350 

people visiting each month. 

“(The city council) owns 

a port, and one of the vital 

services seafarers need when 

arriving in this port is a 

Seafarers’ Centre,” he said. 

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Play tackles ‘normalised’ youth vaping 

BY DYLAN SMITS 

Young footballers turned actors 

are taking a stand against youth 

vaping. 

The 10 players appear in Ali 

Tries Vaping, a comedy put on 

by All Stars Theatre Company. 

Formed from the Muslim Boys 

Football Club, the actors, aged 

11-14, are aiming to perform 

at primary and intermediate 

schools across 

the city. 

Writer and 

director Kynan 

Buckingham 

said he was 

prompted to 

create the play 

after seeing a 

rise in vaping 

among adults 

and youth at Al 

Noor Mosque. 

Kynan 

Buckingham 

“I do see some vaping around 

the mosque area, which we 

don’t really want to become 

normalised. So I thought this 

might be a good fun way to give 

the message to the youth that 

this shouldn't be your way of 

life,” he said. 

The Asthma Respiratory 

Foundation New Zealand 2024 

report shows vaping increases 

significantly among teens as 

they go through high school. 

It found 2.7% of year 7 and 

8 students had vaped in the 

sewven days before they were 

surveyed, rising to 8.6% among 

year 9-11 students and 21.9% 

for year 12 and 13. 

Buckingham wants to spread 

a message against vaping to 

primary and intermediate 

school children ahead of their 

teen years, when vapes will 

become more widely 

used and accessible by their 

peers. 

A Canterbury University 

study last year found many 

vape stores are located close to 

schools, with 30% within 400m 

of a school and 71% within 

800m. 

Ali Tries Vaping follows 

17-year-old Muslim boy Ali 

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decides to take up vaping. 

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and give Ali a good deal, but 

through comedic moments, 

the play explores whether they 

really have his best interests at 

heart. 

In the end Ali has to decide if 

it is worth risking his health to 

look cool. 

“The actors have really 

worked hard over the last two 

months of rehearsal. They’re 

really really loving it,” said 

Buckingham. 

The first performance, which 

is open to the public in general, 

is at Spreydon School on 

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Ali Tries Vaping can email kynan. 

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The cast of Ali Tries Vaping during dress rehearsal last week. The boys are from 

the Muslim Boys Football Club. 

‘Alcohol in 

brains out’ 

on crate day 


A group of young men were 

“extremely lucky” their crate 

day bonfire did not have more 

serious consequences when it 

got out of control. 

The Akaroa Volunteer Fire 

Brigade was called to Archdalls 

Rd in Robinsons Bay about 

11.30pm on Saturday, after 

the bonfire spread to a nearby 

hedge. 

Fire chief Mark 

Thomson said 

the men were 

also setting off 

fireworks. 

“Alcohol in, 

brains out,” he 

said. 

Thomson 

estimated the 

men were 

Mark Thomson 

between 18 and 20 years of age. 

He said a few had the sense 

to apply water to the blaze 

to prevent it from spreading 

further. 

One had called the fire 

brigade. 

Thomson said it took the 

brigade about 40 minutes to put 

out the fire. 

It was “extremely lucky” the 

fire did not spread further. 

The situation could have 

been more serious if the 

wind had picked up and the 

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Thomson said. 

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Dog upsets 

nesting birds 

at Estuary 


Tanya Jenkins is concerned 

after an unleashed dog wreaked 

havoc on a group of nesting 

birds on Saturday. 

The Avon-Heathcote Estuary 

Ihutai Trust manager said the 

dog swam across to the islands 

in McCormacks Bay. 

Its owner called out to the dog 

but it would not come, forcing 

him to wade through the water 

to retrieve it. 

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hard to drag 

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gravel across to 

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critically endangered 

black-billed 

gulls back to nest Tanya Jenkins 

here,” Jenkins 

said. 

“To our delight they came 

back to nest, just to be disturbed 

by this dog which was 

totally not under control. We 

are devastated.” 

The trust notified city council 

dog officers and Jenkins hopes 

they follow up on the incident. 

Jenkins cited the new dog 

bylaw, introduced last month, 

which states dogs must be on a 

lead along walking tracks and 

are not allowed on the mudflats 

or islands. 

Sports gear project bags top award 

A community-driven project 

to help children play sports 

by recycling gear has been 

recognised nationally. 

Gear Up Ōtautahi took out 

the top spot in the outstanding 

community recreation 

programme category at the 

2025 Recreation Awards, 

which celebrate the projects, 

programmes, facilities, and 

people shaping the future of 

recreation. 

“This is a 

fantastic result 

for a project 

that has helped 

hundreds of 

tamariki across 

Christchurch and 

Banks Peninsula 

get involved in 

sport,” said city John Filsell 

council head 

of community support and 

partnerships John Filsell. 

“This win reflects the 

creativity, collaboration, and 

commitment from the many 

people that make this project a 

success.” 

Gear Up Ōtautahi – originally 

known as Give Gear Get Great 

– began in 2015 as a one-off 

sports equipment drive, with 

donated gear redistributed at 

community events. 

The idea, conceived by 

then-Spreydon-Cashmere 

Community Board chair 

Karolin Potter, quickly gained 

momentum and grew into a 

city-wide movement. 

People can donate their 

used or outgrown sports gear, 

Gear Up Ōtautahi – originally known as Give Gear Get Great – was created by former Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board 

chair Karolin Potter, left, as a one-off sports equipment drive. Potter is pictured with city council community governance 

manager Emma Pavey. 

PHOTO: CCC 

excluding helmets and clothes, 

that is in good condition to the 

more than 30 collection bins 

around the city. The gear is then 

redistributed at community 

events. 

Filsell said thousands of 

items, including boots, balls, 

and other equipment, have 

been re-homed, directly 

reducing the financial barriers 

for young people to participate 

in sport. 

“They can then join teams, 

stay active and feel included. 

The project also helps combat 

all the waste generated by 

unused or outgrown sports 

gear,” he said. 

A key goal of the project 

was to create a sustainable 

model that would allow the 

community to eventually take 

ownership from the council, 

and earlier this year, Gear 

Up Ōtautahi became a fully 

community-led and operated 

programme, 

The city council was also 

a finalist in the Recreation 

Awards’ outstanding event 

category for its Children’s Day 

2025 event. 

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A day to remember kaumātua’s 

legacy and strengthen community 

Rāpaki Tangata 

Tiaki chairman 

Nuk Korako 

pays tribute 

to kaumātua 

Henry Couch 

ahead of the group’s Christmas 

celebrations 

The Rāpaki Tangata Tiaki 

(Guardians of Whakaraupō/ 

Lyttelton Harbour) will 

gather on Saturday for our 

annual Christmas party, a 

day especially for our Rāpaki 

kaumātua (elders) and our 

tamariki (children). 

This year, it will carry a different 

weight. It will be the first 

time we come together without 

our tangata tiaki kaumātua 

Henry Couch there in person, 

yet his presence will be felt in 

everything the day stands for. 

The Christmas party is not 

just a social event: It is one of 

Henry’s legacies. 

In the days before Henry left 

us in November, the moana 

spoke in its own language. 

A school of aihe (dolphins) 

was seen moving through 

Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, 

and a tohorā (whale) was 

sighted in Akaroa Harbour. 

For many of us, these were 

not random moments; they 

were a tohu (a natural sign) a 

messenger from the atua (our 

esoterical gods) and our tupuna 

(ancestors) – a sign that Henry 

was preparing to make his 

journey beyond the veil, and 

that we, the Rāpaki Tangata 

Tiaki, must assist the whānau, 

to prepare for his departure. 

Henry believed kaitiakitanga 

(guardianship) is not only what 

we do on the water or in the 

meetings, but also what we pass 

on, quietly and consistently, 

from generation to generation. 

He understood when our 

kaumātua are honoured, our 

people stand taller. And when 

our tamariki are surrounded by 

aroha, laughter and belonging, 

they grow up knowing exactly 

who they are, and who they are 

responsible to. 

Rāpaki Tangata Tiaki’s Christmas gathering will be both a celebration and a 

memorial for kaumātua Henry Couch. 

That was Henry Couch, a man 

who built the future by caring for 

the people right in front of him. 

But as we gather to celebrate 

the coming of Christmas, we 

must also hold the other truth 

that Henry carried – the one 

that sat heavy in his heart near 

the end. His greatest sorrow 

was Te Awaparahi Bay: a place 

that should be remembered 

as a nursery of life, a cradle of 

abundance and a sustaining 

ground for mahinga kai, is 

now, in our eyes, diminished 

by reclamation and the impacts 

of development described by 

others as “progress”. 

At the Lyttelton Port Company 

annual meeting, it was spoken 

of in the language of “progress”. 

But Henry, and many in our 

community, felt the cost. He 

carried that mamae (sadness) 

not as bitterness, but as grief 

for what was being lost and 

for what our mokopuna 

(grandchildren) might never 

know if we do not change 

course. 

After Henry’s passing, 

we are too tired to do our 

Te Awaparahi Bay hīkoi 

(march) to raise awareness 

of the destruction through 

reclamation. The passing of 

Henry has taken something 

out of us, and the ongoing 

works in the “killing fields” of 

Te Awaparahi Bay have added 

another layer of exhaustion. 

But our tiredness does not 

mean consent. It means grief. 

It means we are carrying too 

much, while watching too 

much. 

In 2026, we will come back, 

better organised and better 

equipped. Our lament hīkoi will 

be a poroporoaki (farewell), a 

tangihanga (funeral) for our 

spawning grounds for the harbour 

taonga of sea life. 

To the Lyttelton Port 

Company: “E hoa, ka whawhai 

tonu mātou, ki a koe, ake tonu 

atu, mō te whakangaromanga 

o te taiao o Whakaraupō.” 

(Friend, we will fight you 

forever, forever over the 

environmental destruction of 

Lyttelton Harbour.) 

And that is why Saturday 

matters so much. 

It will be both a celebration 

and a memorial. We will share 

kai, welcome “Hanakoko” 

(Father Christmas), we will 

listen to the voices of our little 

ones, we will embrace our 

kaumātua, and in doing so 

we will be doing what Henry 

always wanted – strengthening 

the bonds that hold our 

community together. Even 

in grief, we will uphold joy. 

Even in loss, we will protect 

warmth. Even with tears close 

to the surface, we will keep the 

environmental protection of 

Whakaraupō at Rāpaki alive. 

We will remember 

Henry not only as a Rāpaki 

Tangata Tiaki who carried 

the responsibilities of the 

moana, but as a kaumātua 

who ensured our people kept 

gathering kai moana (seafood) 

so our tamariki could see what 

“We will remember Henry not 

only as a Rāpaki Tangata Tiaki 

who carried the responsibilities 

of the moana, but as a 

kaumātua who ensured our 

people kept gathering kai 

moana (seafood) so our 

tamariki could see what 

leadership looks like, what 

service feels like, and what love 

sounds like.” 

Nuk Korako 

leadership looks like, what 

service feels like, and what love 

sounds like. 

Henry, e te Rakatira, moe mai 

rā. (Sleep well, our leader.) 

Your legacy will be heard 

on Saturday at Rāpaki in the 

laughter of our children, 

in the gentle care shown 

to our elders, and in our 

enduring commitment to 

Whakaraupō, including the 

hard conversations and the 

hard stands that Te Awaparahi 

Bay now demands of us. 

“Ka kitea e tātou te kaha, 

ka huihui ki te whawhai i 

tētahi atu rā.” (We will find 

strength and gather to fight 

another day.) 

Above – the Te Awaparahi Bay land reclamation was “a great sorrow” to Couch, 

says Nuk Korako. 

PHOTO: CCC 

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Two of them finished high 

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Grave restoration revives forgotten Titanic link 

BY GEOFF SLOAN 

A long-neglected grave in 

Linwood Cemetery with a littleknown 

link to one of history’s 

most infamous maritime 

disasters has been brought back 

to life. 

It belongs to Christchurch 

teacher Ada Florence Murdoch 

(née Banks), who married William 

McMaster Murdoch, the 

first officer aboard the Titanic 

when it sank, later the subject 

of controversy and debate surrounding 

his final actions and 

death. 

In 1912, the 

state-of-the-art 

ocean liner was on 

its maiden voyage 

from Southampton 

to New York 

when it struck an 

iceberg and sank, 

claiming more 

than 1500 lives. 

“It’s a tragedy 

that still fascinates 

people to this day,” 

Simon 

Strombom 

said New Zealand Remembrance 

Army founder Simon Strombom, 

who organised the gravestone’s 

restoration. 

The retired New Zealand Army 

major and decorated Afghanistan 

veteran leads a group of 

volunteers dedicated to preserving 

neglected graves and 

memorials of military service 

personnel across the country. 

Strombom said while Ada 

Murdoch did not serve in the 

armed forces, her grave was 

internationally significant. 

“Our charity obviously focuses 

on restoring service graves, but 

this story was just so exceptional, 

we felt we needed to do 

the right thing by her and recognise 

(Murdoch’s) service by 

putting her grave back together. 

It is something that should be 

protected.” 

The NZRA was alerted to the 

historic significance of the earthquake-damaged 

grave by the NZ 

Returned and Services’ Association’s 

London-based official 

historian Dr Andrew Macdonald. 

“We almost fell over backwards 

when we realised who 

and what it was.” 

Strombom said their research 

showed Ada’s husband, William 

Murdoch held the rank of 

lieutenant in the Royal Naval 

Reserve, and served on ships 

operating between New Zealand, 

Australia and the UK. 

Ada Florence Murdoch died in 1941, aged 65, and was buried in the Banks family plot in Linwood Cemetery.Her gravestone 

was recently restored by the NZ Remembrance Army. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

“So there was a really strong 

connection.” 

Ada Florence Banks was born 

in Christchurch in 1873, growing 

up in a politically progressive 

family. 

She, along with her mother and 

older sisters, signed the petition 

for women’s suffrage in 1892. 

William McMaster Murdoch 

was born in Scotland in 1873. 

Like his father and grandfather 

before him, he went to sea. 

A member of the Royal Naval 

Reserve, he joined the White Star 

Line in 1900 after serving on a 

number of naval ships. 

Ada, then a 29-year-old teacher, 

met Murdoch aboard the Runic, 

a White Star liner travelling from 

Sydney to England in 1903. 

Ada’s family was originally 

from Scotland, and she was on 

her way to live there after taking 

up a hospitality role with a 

shipping line. 

The pair hit it off and began a 

long-distance correspondence. 

They married in Southampton 

in 1907, when Banks was 33. 

In 1912, Ada paid a visit to her 

husband on his latest ship, marvelling 

at the size and grandeur 

of the RMS Titanic. 

It was just six days before the 

ship departed on its ill-fated 

voyage on April 10. 

Murdoch had originally been 

appointed chief officer for the 

maiden voyage, but a last-minute 

reshuffle after Captain Edward 

Smith took command saw him 

demoted to first officer. 

Strombom said controversy 

surrounded Murdoch’s role on 

the night of the disaster, as he was 

the officer in charge of the bridge 

when the Titanic hit an iceberg at 

11.40pm on April 14. 

“In the movie Titanic, he was 

portrayed as panicking when he 

was loading the lifeboats. The 

movie portrayed him as a bit of 

a hothead and firing a pistol,” he 

said. 

“Someone did fire a pistol in 

the air, but that has never been 

attributed to him.” 

As passengers were being 

loaded into lifeboats, Strombom 

said Murdoch’s side of the ship 

keeled over and he was swept 

into the water, where he is 

believed to have drowned. His 

body was never recovered. 

He is credited with overseeing 

the launch of about 10 lifeboats, 

saving many of the survivors. 

“From all accounts from the 

survivors, he did his job really 

well,” Strombom said. 

Second officer Charles Herbert 

Lightoller, who survived after 

diving into the water, later wrote 

to Ada, co-signing a letter with 

the other surviving officers 

expressing their “deep sympathy 

in this, your awful loss”. 

Lightoller said the letter also 

served to “refute the reports that 

were spread in the newspapers”. 

English newspapers had published 

conflicting and unverified 

reports of a shooting and possible 

suicide by an officer during the 

evacuation. 

The letter stated Murdoch 

was “working hard, personally 

assisting, overhauling the forward 

boat’s fall”, and Lightoller 

insisted “other reports as to the 

ending are absolutely false. Mr 

Murdoch died like a man, doing 

his duty.” 

The negative portrayal of 

Murdoch in director James 

Cameron’s Oscar-winning 1997 

movie caused significant distress 

for Murdoch’s family and 

sparked public backlash in his 

hometown of Dalbeattie, Scotland, 

where he is remembered 

as a hero. 

Film executives later travelled 

to the town in 1998 to formally 

apologise for the depiction. 

Because Ada’s husband had 

been the officer in charge of the 

Titanic that night, Strombom 

said a great deal of media 

attention fell on her. 

In 1917, she moved back 

to New Zealand to live with 

her father and two sisters in 

Christchurch. 

“She never remarried and 

lived a quiet life out of the 

spotlight,” Strombom said. 

Ada was said to have told her 

family her only disappointment 

in the marriage was that she and 

William never had children. 

Ada Murdoch died on April 

21, 1941 aged 65 and was buried 

in the Banks family plot in 

Linwood Cemetery. 

As part of their restoration 

process, Strombom said the 

NZRA makes every effort to 

contact relatives. 

“We didn’t have much luck. 

I suspect they’re probably in 

Scotland, but there might still be 

some New Zealand connections.” 

Though Ada Murdoch lived a 

quiet life in Christchurch, the 

Titanic connection ensures her 

story remains part of maritime 

history. 

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MOTORING 

Hybrid muscle 

helps M5 raise 

the bar again 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

Rating out of 10: Performance 9, Handling 9, Build Quality 8, Comfort 7, Space 8, Styling 8, Fuel Economy; On 

road test average consumption, 8.5L /100km, Value for money 7, Safety, 5 Star EuroNCAP rating 

Price: $244,000 

Overall points out of 10: 9 

Improving on the epic M5 

– already one of the finest highperformance 

luxury sedans 

around – was a daunting 

assignment for BMW. But they 

have nailed it in emphatic 

fashion. 

The team charged with this 

challenge applied serious engineering 

ingenuity, trademark 

Germanic attention to detail 

and a healthy dose of plug-in 

hybrid tech to create a modern, 

stylish and immensely potent 

successor to its hugely impressive 

predecessor. It catapults 

the already vaunted M5 badge 

to even loftier heights – an 

extraordinary achievement in 

itself. 

A distinctive styling package 

features muscular wheel 

arches, side skirt extensions, 

a sculpted front apron and an 

aerodynamically optimised M 

rear spoiler, all finished in highgloss 

black. 

The nicely proportioned lines 

give this M5 its commanding 

and aggressive road presence. 

Joining the exclusive BMW M 

club comes at a price, in this 

case $244,900. 

This latest M5 sedan is the 

third BMW M model in the 

current line-up to run the 

M HYBRID system from the 

company’s M Hybrid World 

Endurance Championship race 

car. 

The 4.4-litre M TwinPower 

Turbo V8 delivers 430kW and 

750Nm, free-revving all the way 

to 7200rpm. The electric motor, 

integrated into the transmission, 

contributes 145kW and 

280Nm – but a clever pre-gearing 

stage boosts torque at the 

transmission input to a staggering 

450Nm. Combined, the 

system unleashes a colossal 

545kW and an eye-watering 

1000Nm of torque 

All this power is channelled 

through an eight-speed 

auto, the clever M xDrive 

all-wheel-drive system and an 

electronically controlled differential. 

Together they form 

the backbone of this high-end, 

authentically luxurious performance 

express. 

The character of this M5 is 

not solely defined by the addictive 

thrum of its V8 exhaust 

– though that alone will hook 

any enthusiast. It now adds a 

plug-in hybrid capability, allowing 

all-electric running for 

those quieter solo trips. 

A fast-charging cable tailored 

for public chargers makes 

replenishing the high-voltage 

battery quick and simple. 

BMW claims up to 61km of 

electric-only range, although 

the test car managed just over 

40km – handy rather than 

groundbreaking. 

Not for the faint-hearted are 

the Dynamic and Dynamic Plus 

modes, tailored specifically 

for circuit use, with engine, 

e-motor and cooling systems 

configured to meet track 

demands. 

A new Boost mode – activated 

by a long pull of the left paddle 

– delivers extra punch between 

30km/h and 150km/h for sudden 

bursts of speed. I found 

there was already more than 

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may enjoy knowing the option 

exists. 

For such a performance 

juggernaut, its ease of use is 

genuinely impressive. 

Considering its size, the M5 

is remarkably well-mannered 

in urban driving, happy to potter 

around without constantly 

tugging at the leash. That’s in 

contrast to some rivals that 

seem restless driving anywhere 

but the fast lane. 

Passenger space is generous 

front and rear, with excellent 

head and shoulder room, plus a 

cavernous, easily accessed boot. 

Standout highlights include 

the light, airy cabin, a newly 

designed flat-bottomed heated 

steering wheel with lovely tactility, 

and the BMW Interaction 

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The Merino leather 

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A centre-console control 

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transmission logic, chassis, 

steering, brakes and xDrive 

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sunroof is among the best 

I’ve seen in a luxury performance 

sedan. 

This latest M5 is loaded with 

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Professional and Parking 

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The suspension retains that 

traditional taut BMW ride, 

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For me, the M5 remains 

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Much of the credit goes to 

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REAL ESTATE 

A Coastal Masterpiece in 

Governors Bay 

6 Merlincote Crescent, Governors Bay 

Auction: Wed 17 Dec, 5:30pm Unless Sold Prior 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living, 2 studies, 

2476m² land, 6+ off-street parks - UCH31406 

Open Home: Sunday 14 December 4pm-5pm 

REALTY Bay Harbour News, December 11, 2025 | 27 

ADVERTISING FEATURE 

Welcome to one of Governors Bay's most 

captivating family homes-a property that blends 

architectural beauty, coastal serenity, and 

luxurious functionality into an unforgettable 

living experience. Perfectly positioned on a 

2476 sqm section (approx). 

The Master Retreat Privately positioned upstairs, 

the master suite is a true sanctuary. Featuring a 

walk-in robe, beautifully appointed ensuite, 

and a full-length balcony, it offers breathtaking, 

uninterrupted sea views - the perfect place 

to greet the day or unwind at sunset. 

Family Wing - Privacy and Peace The 

remaining three double bedrooms are located 

in their own dedicated wing, separate from 

the living areas for maximum privacy. Each 

room opens onto its own balcony, surrounded 

by lush greenery and birdsong - peaceful, 

serene, and ideal for growing families or 

guests. This wing also includes a stylish family 

bathroom with a tiled finish and warm timber 

vanity, and a generous, exceptionally welldesigned 

laundry. 

Home Office Excellence With two separate 

home offices, this property is purpose-built for 

modern living. Whether you work remotely 

or need dedicated study zones, this layout 

delivers flexibility and quiet in an inspiring 

coastal setting. 

Living Spaces That Embrace Nature Warm 

timber floors and ceilings give the two 

living areas a rich, inviting feel. Large sliders 

and spacious decks create a seamless flow 

between indoors and outdoors. Choose from 

sunny harbour-view decks, or sheltered 

garden-side spaces perfect for alfresco dining. 

A Chef's Dream Kitchen At the heart of the 

home is the beautifully appointed chef's 

kitchen - perfect for cooking, entertaining, 

and connecting with family and guests. Its 

central location ties together both living 

areas and outdoor spaces effortlessly. 

Outdoor Living - Your Private Coastal Oasis 

Step outside to meticulously maintained flat 

lawns, raised corten steel garden beds, multiple 

fruit trees, and the luxury of your own swimming 

pool. Whether it's relaxing, gardening, 

entertaining, or simply soaking up the bay 

atmosphere - this home delivers it all. 

Massive Basement/Studio+Parking On the lower 

level, you'll find an impressive basement/studio 

(unconsented) - ideal as a workshop, creative 

hub, gym or games room. Drive-on access for 

5-6 cars, a boat, or a campervan adds practicality 

that is rarely found in the bay. 

Warm, Comfortable, and Built for Canterbury 

Conditions ● Two log burners ● Wetback ● One 

heat pump ● Solar panels ● Fully insulated 

Ensuring comfort year-round. 

Lifestyle - This Is What Dreams Are Made Of 

A short stroll to Governors Bay School, the 

pier, the hotel, and the local pool. Enjoy 

coastal calm, community warmth, and a 

peaceful retreat just minutes from 

Christchurch. With zoning for Cashmere 

High, it's the complete package for families 

and professionals. 

This is more than a home - it's a once-in-alifetime 

lifestyle opportunity. Make sure you 

prioritise viewing - homes of this calibre in 

Governors Bay are exceptionally rare. 

David Levestam 

M. 021 427 333 

Ray White Cashmere 

Next Step Realty Ltd. 

Office 03 337 2896 

(Licensed Agent REAA 2008) 

Your local professional 

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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 

Colombo 

BEST BATHROOMS Full 

renovation specialists, 

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maintenance. Ph 387- 

0770 or 027 245 5226 

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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. 

BRICKLAYER George 

Lockyer, Governors Bay. 

UK trained with over 40 

years exp. Smaller jobs 

& brick repairs preferred. 

No job too small. 027 

684 4046 E: 

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nz 

CARPET LAYING Exp. 

Repairs, uplifting, 

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Phone John on 0800 

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CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY 

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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, 

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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 

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- 

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Thursday, 11 December 2025 

Connecting Your Local Community 


5 LAPWING LANE | MT PLEASANT 

HOMECHRISTCHURCH.CO.NZ 

HOME CHRISTCHURCH LIMITED,LICENSED REA 2008

5 LAPWING LANE | MT PLEASANT 

DEADLINE: 5PM, 15 DECEMBER 2025 

(UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) 

“Once in a lifetime opportunity” is a 

phrase often overused, yet it feels 

entirely fitting for 5 Lapwing Lane – a 

HOME with no true comparison. Set 

across an exclusive & private 7,871sqm 

on the lower slopes of Mount Pleasant, 

this property commands some of the 

most breathtaking views Christchurch has 

to offer. 

Facing west, the HOME enjoys 

exceptional sun and, unusually for a hill 

property, almost all of it is usable flat 

area. Inside the execution is flawless. 

Award-winning designer Davinia Sutton 

has shaped interiors of remarkable 

sophistication, where every detail has 

been considered and crafted to the 

highest standard. The layout offers four 

bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living 

spaces, a separate toilet, and a 

dedicated laundry, creating a sense of 

ease and flexibility throughout. 

Built in 2004, this HOME showcases 

quality craftsmanship with its solid 

Douglas Fir construction, offering both 

durability and timeless warmth. 

Thoughtful detailing continues inside, 

where Lawson Cypress features beneath 

the staircase add a beautiful natural 

touch and hint at the care that went into 

every aspect of the build. 

Outdoors, a series of sun-soaked, 

sheltered spaces invite you to relax, 

entertain, or simply take in the 

panorama. The over-height triple 

garage, combined with abundant offstreet 

parking suitable for a boat, 

trailer, or caravan, is almost unheard 

of in Christchurch, let alone on the 

hill. Complementing the setting is an 

expansive vegetable garden, numerous 

fruit trees, and generous grounds that 

make this property feel like a 

generational HOME — one you will 

seldom want, or need, to leave. 

Adding further versatility is the fully 

consented, self contained apartment 

above the garage. Complete with its 

own bathroom, living area, kitchenette, 

and private access. 

OPEN 

HOMES: 

2.30 – 3.00pm | 

Thursday 11 December 

12.15 – 12.45pm | 

Saturday 13 December 

2.30 – 3.00pm | 

Sunday 14 December 

KIEREN 

GRAY 

021 363 944 

kieren@homechch.co.nz 

EDDIE 

SPRY 

021 156 5884 

eddie@homechch.co.nz

A SPRING IN THE MARKET - 

COASTAL SUBURBS ON THE RISE 

FROM OUR 

CLIENTS 

“We cannot speak highly enough of the 

exceptional service we received from 

Eddie Spry and the HOME team. From 

the very beginning, he displayed 

professionalism, honesty, and genuine 

care—qualities that are unfortunately rare 

in the industry and have truly restored 

our faith in real estate agents. 

Eddie went above and beyond at every stage 

of the process, keeping us fully informed, 

guiding us with his expert advice, and always 

acting with integrity. His communication was 

clear and prompt, His knowledge was 

impressive, and his commitment to achieving 

the best outcome for us never wavered he 

got us a great price beyond what we could 

have expected. 

People are trading the hustle and bustle of city life for the 

relaxed coastal outlook - and why would you blame them? As 

locals, we understand the lifestyle the bays offer, not just in 

enjoyment but also in the long-term value of the HOMES. 

With recent Reserve Bank changes, the pressure on the wallet 

is easing. Banks are entering a price war to secure new 

customers, offering substantial cashbacks as incentives. These 

shifts are helping us see , and achieve, peak 2021 prices, 

with a strong outlook for further uplift in Christchurch. 

Te Kaha Stadium, set to open in 2026, will bring 

unprecedented attention to Christchurch. Offering the full 

package, and as the only city in New Zealand blending 

heritage charm with modern characteristics, it’s an easy 

decision to call Christchurch HOME - especially as the most 

affordable CBD in the country. 

We understand that people move for many reasons - some 

chasing new opportunities, others making more serious life 

changes. To help you get to where you want to go, we offer 

one of the sharpest commission rates in the city, along with a 

complimentary auctioneer fee. The value we bring through 

transparency, expertise, and skilled negotiation is something 

that cannot be underestimated. 

What could have been a stressful experience 

was made smooth, positive, and even 

enjoyable thanks to his hard work and 

dedication. We felt supported, respected, 

and confident throughout. 

We are incredibly grateful to Eddie and 

would recommend him to anyone looking for 

an agent who genuinely delivers on their 

promises!!!! Absolutely outstanding!!!!!” 

- 20 Roberta Drive | Vendor 

“Kieren was nothing but professional his 

communication was above and beyond, as the 

buyer he was honest with us went out of his 

way to help us & even tho his job is to work 

for the seller it never felt this way as he went 

out of his way to also help us. 

I look forward to working with Kieren and 

the HOME team again sometime & highly 

recommend him whether buying or selling.” 

- 62A Ottawa Road | Buyer 

RECENTLY SOLD 

75 SOLEARES AVE | MT PLEASANT 

SOLD $977,500 

5 KAIN AVENUE | STROWAN 

SOLD $787,000 

20 ROBERTA DRIVE | SOMERFIELD 

SOLD $928,000 

21 WOODSIDE CMN | WESTMORLAND 

SOLD $1,010,000 

95 BERESFORD ST | NEW BRIGHTON 

SOLD $620,000 

299A WAINONI ROAD | AVONDALE 

SOLD $650,000

CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS 

CLOSED | FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2025 

OPEN | MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026 

After a busy year at HOME, we will be taking the time to spend the holidays with our nearest 

and dearest. Wishing you and your loved ones a relaxing Christmas and New Year filled with 

good company, beach adventures, BBQs, and all the best of a classic Kiwi summer. 

See you in 2026! 

CONSIDERING SELLING? THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. 

CONTACT A HOME SPECIALIST TODAY. 

186 MAIN ROAD, REDCLIFFS | 34A LONDON STREET, LYTTLETON | 03 930 1323

Bay Harbour: December 11, 2025

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