Bay Harbour: February 19, 2026

Thursday, 19 February 2026
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Historic club
meets to
decide future
Heathcote eyeing
two-day rebound
after defeat
15 MARCH 2026
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Picking up the pieces
BY KEES CHALMERS
Down but not out, staff and
community members rallied to
clean up the devastating flood
damage at the Little River Café.
More than 10 residents
arrived with tools and shovels
yesterday morning to help
clear mud from the floodstricken
café.
Owner Cameron Gordon
said the support had been a
silver lining after what had
been a “soul destroying”
day-and-a-half.
Gordon also owns restaurant
The One Next Door which was
also flooded to a lesser extent,
and will not open this weekend.
He has not
yet been inside
the restaurant
to assess any
damage.
Gordon’s
Airbnb has
also been
affected, with
four bookings
cancelled over
the next two
weeks while
repairs are carried out.
Cameron
Gordon
When the clean-up began, staff
and volunteers were standing in
about three inches of mud and
filth. Gordon said water levels
inside the café reached about 12
inches at the peak of the flooding.
“The walls are pretty badly
sodden and damaged from the
At the height of the flooding on Tuesday, about a foot of water was flowing through the Little River Café.
PHOTO: RNZ/NATHAN MCKINNON
water, we’ll have a few fridges
and freezers that are no longer
working,” he said.
“All the food in the chiller has
been thrown away – it got contaminated.
There’s thousands of
dollars worth of orders in there
that have been tossed, which is
pretty gruelling.”
Gordon said the full extent of
the damage was unclear while
mud was being shovelled out.
He has owned the café for 20
years and experienced five floods
during that time, but said Tuesday’s
event was by far the worst.
The café will remain closed for at
least another day.
Tuesday’s flooding at the Little River
Campground destroyed bridges, cutting
off access to tent sites and caused
significant damage to the driveway.
“It’s awful, it’s a beautiful day
here, we should be busy, we
should be taking a lot of money
and instead we’re throwing
stuff out,” he said.
“It’s pretty soul destroying to
be honest.”
Nearby, Little River Campground
owner Marcus
Puentener described the past
24 hours as disheartening, disappointing
and daunting.
“It’s sort of like, where do
you start?” he said.
“Just one small job at a time –
that’s how we tackle it, it’s one
day at a time.”
The flood destroyed the
campground’s two foot bridges
which has cut off access to tent
sites and a 5ha native habitat.
It also caused major damage to
the campground’s driveway.
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NEWS Bay Harbour News, February 19, 2026 | 3
Historic club meets to reshape
BY KEES CHALMERS
The 154-year-old Lyttelton Club
will decide whether to remain a
member of Clubs NZ at a special
meeting on Sunday.
Members will also review a
proposed draft constitution,
possibly vote on a new
committee and decide whether
to continue its membership as a
club without a premises.
Clubs NZ chief executive
officer Lucy Waterreus said
she was aware
of discussions at
the Lyttelton Club
about leaving the
association, but
did not know a
meeting had been
set.
The cost of
being a member
of Clubs NZ is Lucy Waterreus
$4.50 plus GST per
financial member of the club.
As of the 2025 financial year,
Lyttelton Club had about 650
members.
Waterreus said the
association provides advocacy
for its members at a local and
central government level,
as well as connecting clubs
across the country and allows
members to visit other member
clubs while travelling.
The club leased its building
on Dublin St to the Armadillos
restaurant chain in August
following financial troubles.
The meeting will be held there
at 1pm.
Lyttelton Club governance
The Lyttelton Club leased its building on Dublin St to the Armadillos restaurant chain in August following financial troubles.
group member Steve Gallop said
at the time, a “declining and ageing
membership” meant leasing
the building to the South Island
hospitality chain was the best
financial option.
Armadillos Lyttelton venue
manager Zac Adams said the
club does not use the premises
and does not have a club night.
Gallop, Mark Hughes and
Dwayne Pool make up the club’s
current governance group.
An email sent to members
said they are happy to continue
in their current roles, looking
after building maintenance for
the tenant and ensuring it is
brought up to code.
Gallop declined
to comment
about the meeting
or what its
membership is
now.
A meeting was
held in March last
year to discuss
future options for Steve Gallop
the club after the
governance group said it lacked
enough support from members
and could not remain open.
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in February the club planned to
close, an email was sent out to
members.
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Dwayne Pool said the original
email “said nothing about the
club closing or being in financial
difficulty” and claimed the media
misrepresented the situation.
The email did state the club
would be weighing up options,
but “either way, the Lyttelton Club
will close”.
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in the March meeting along with
a full sale or turning the building
into a community centre.
It is not the first time the club
has experienced financial woes.
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December 2022 due to pandemicrelated
pressures and insurance
issues.
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NEWS Bay Harbour News, February 19, 2026 | 5
‘We are down,
but not beaten’
› From Page 1
Puentener spent much of
yesterday cleaning the toilets
and kitchen. The campground
has been offered a replacement
bridge by Aqualand New
Zealand.
Puentener, who has owned
the campground with his wife
Megan Gainsford for 16 years,
said it was the worst flood he
had seen.
He said the event
followed an already
poor summer for
visitor numbers due
to persistent wet
weather.
“I can’t imagine it
picking up from here,”
he said.
Two bookings
have already been
postponed. A wedding
is scheduled in
two weeks, along with The
Drum Festival on March 15,
and Puentener hopes the
campground will be back to
normal by then.
The campground remains
operational, though he said it
was far from ideal.
Despite the challenges
Puentener ruled out the
possibility of the campground
falling over.
“We are down, but not
beaten,” he said.
Jordan Luck
Among Little River’s flooded
residents is former Exponents
frontman Jordan Luck.
“Absolutely surrounded by
water. It is a moat!” Luck told
the NZ Herald.
Luck said he was woken by
his partner’s sister at around
3.30am on Tuesday after more
than 24 hours of heavy rain.
“She lives in a tiny home on
ours. It was a torrent and lake
from daybreak.”
Luck and his partner
have lived at their Banks
Peninsula home for more
than a decade and said
the flooding was as bad as
they had seen.
“My partner’s brother
lived here before, from
2004 it had never flooded
to the house.”
Luck’s treasured
music room as well as
his laundry have been
breached by the floodwaters.
“The water is creating its
own new rivers. Some may go
through homes on its way, some
they will pass, ” Luck told the
NZ Herald.
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Zealand earlier said “around
four people” were rescued from
a car stuck in floodwater at the
Wairewa Marae in Little River,
at around 8.40am on Tuesday.
They were taken to the local
fire station, safe and well.
Flooding around Little River on Tuesday.
Above, the view of Jordan Luck’s backyard at the height
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Red-zoned properties to be restored
A 10-year programme to
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in the Port Hills aims to
transform the area and restore
its unique biodiversity.
More than 200 red-zone
properties in Sumner, Clifton,
Redcliffs, Ferrymead, Heathcote
Valley and Governors
Bay will be planted under the
programme, as well as land in
Brooklands and Southshore.
“This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity to restore the
indigenous biodiversity of the
Port Hills and create connections
to other sites of ecological
significance,” said city council
residential red zone manager
David Little.
“The planting we’ll be doing
over the next 10 years will support
climate and ecological
resilience, and expand habitats
for native birds, insects and
lizards.”
Geotechnical
assessments
of red-zoned
properties in
the Port Hills
have confirmed
that some
properties will
never be safe
due to the risk
of rockfall, cliff
collapse and land slips.
David Little
Other sites are being offered
for sale by the council after reassessment
showed that risks
have now been mitigated or
can be mitigated readily prior
to sale.
Sites to be planted in 2026
More than 200 red-zone properties in Sumner, Clifton, Redcliffs, Ferrymead, Heathcote Valley and Governors Bay will be
planted under a new programme.
PHOTO: CCC
include properties on Sumnervale
Dr, Finnsarby Pl, Ocean
View Tce, Port Hills Rd, Leading
Light Ln and Wakefield Ave.
“There will be opportunities
for local communities and
volunteers to get involved in
planting in areas where we
can manage the risk appropriately.
We’ll keep the community
updated on opportunities to get
involved,” Little said.
Cultivation to break up compacted
soil layers started in
January. This will improve
water infiltration, aeration
and root penetration so roots
have better access to moisture
and nutrients in the subsoil.
This will be followed by weed
removal and mulching before
planting starts.
Access to the red-zoned properties
in the Port Hills continues
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The volunteer programme aims to
revegetate red-zoned properties
in the Port Hills, transforming
the area and restoring its unique
biodiversity.
Planting over the next ten years
will support climate and ecological
resilience, expand habitats for
native birds, lizards and insects,
and create connections to other
sites of ecological significance.
Registrations are essential as we
must limit numbers and access to
the site due to continued rockfall
risk in the area. Please contact
ranger Sarah.Mankelow@ccc.govt.
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“Unlike other areas of redzoned
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guidelines while on the site and
won’t be working in conditions
that increase the risk, such as
following heavy rainfall.”
Understanding Pet Anxiety and How to Help Your Furry Friend
Watching a beloved pet suffer from anxiety can be
heartbreaking. Like us, pets can feel fear and stress, which can
be triggered by one-off events like thunderstorms or fireworks,
or may show up as more generalised anxiety in daily life.
Knowing the signs and how to help can improve their quality
of life and bring peace to your household.
Recognising Anxiety Symptoms
Signs of anxiety in pets can include:
• Excessive Barking or Meowing
• Destructive Behaviour like chewing or digging
• Pacing or Restlessness always on high alert and unable
to settle
• Withdrawing or Hiding
• Increased Clinginess or Avoidance
• Aggression
If you notice any of these symptoms, a visit to your vet is a good
first step. Anxiety symptoms can sometimes overlap with other
health issues, so a professional evaluation can help pinpoint the
cause.
A Team Approach to Treating Anxiety
Helping an anxious pet is often a team effort. At Kowhai Vet
Clinic, we believe a combined approach can make a real
difference.
• The Owner: Owners are essential in observing and
managing their pet’s environment and applying training
techniques at home. Your involvement is key to making
changes that support calmness and confidence.
• The Veterinarian: Your vet can help rule out medical
causes, recommend treatments, and guide you to
additional support when necessary, including behavioural
specialists or medication.
• Behavioural Trainers: Trainers can teach you and your pet
specific techniques to ease anxiety triggers, including
desensitisation exercises (gradually exposing your pet to a
fear-inducing stimulus) and counter-conditioning (helping
your pet associate a positive experience with a previously
negative trigger). These techniques can help pets learn
that certain situations are safe.
• Veterinary Behaviorists: Veterinary behaviourists are
veterinarians with advanced training in animal behaviour
and can offer more advanced guidance for severe cases.
How Our Behaviour Can Influence Pet Anxiety
Many pet owners may not realise that their own behaviour can
inadvertently reinforce their pet’s anxiety. Our responses - such
as providing excessive comfort or reacting anxiously ourselves
- can validate their fears, which may intensify their stress. It’s
natural to want to comfort a pet who seems distressed, but
doing so at heightened moments of anxiety can accidentally
reinforce that stress. In fact, while training techniques for the pet
are essential, learning how to manage our own responses can be
just as impactful. Owners can work with a trainer or behavioural
specialist to learn techniques that encourage confidence and
resilience in their pets. These might include:
• Modelling Calmness: Animals are highly perceptive, and
pets often mirror the energy of those around them.
Projecting calmness can signal to an anxious pet that
all is well.
• Avoiding Over-Attention During Anxiety: While it’s hard
not to comfort a stressed pet, showing extra attention at
anxious moments can reinforce the behaviour. Instead, try
rewarding calm behaviour, so they start associating peace
with positive outcomes.
• Building Positive Associations: Rewarding a pet with
treats or praise during non-stressful moments helps them
associate the environment with positive experiences.
This approach not only benefits your pet but also strengthens
the bond and communication between you.
Practical Tips for Easing Pet Anxiety
Here are a few strategies that may help your pet feel more
secure:
1. Create a Safe Space: Designate a quiet, cosy area for your
pet to retreat to, especially during loud events. Utilise
barriers such as pens, window film and baby gates to give
your pet the option to feel included in the home
environment, without the opportunity to interact with
people or other animals they may be having problems
with.
2. Use Calming Products: Pheromone diffusers, sprays, and
collars can help many pets feel more relaxed.
3. Behavioural Training: Techniques like desensitisation and
counter-conditioning can help pets learn to associate
calmness with anxiety-inducing situations.
4. Regular Exercise and Mental Stimulation: Physical
activity and engaging toys can relieve stress and keep their
minds occupied.
5. Consider Medication When Necessary: In severe cases,
medication may be a helpful supplement to behavioural
training.
It’s OK to Ask for Help
Addressing anxiety is a journey, but with a team approach and
mindful owner involvement, you can make a big difference.
If you’re concerned about your pet’s anxiety, Kowhai Vet Clinic
is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Feature Properties
Block to Beach and in the Golden Triangle
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Defined by position, potential and an enduring sense of place, this threebedroom
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the home enjoys a rare balance of space, sun and accessibility, with the
shoreline, village amenities and local school all within an easy stroll.
Comfortable and functional, it presents an exciting opportunity for
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with the freedom to further enhance over time.
Properties of this nature are increasingly sought after, and demand for
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Our owners are relocating overseas and motivation is A+.
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Defined by outlook, scale and everyday versatility, this expansive family
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10 | Bay Harbour News, February 19, 2026 LETTERS/SPORT
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Readers share memories of
the 1951 wharfies’ dispute​
​Heathcote eye two-day
rebound after defeat
BY KEES CHALMERS
A great article in Bay Harbour
News, February 11 (1951
waterfront dispute).
At the time,I was at primary
school.
Between our house and the
empty section next up the hill
there was an open gutter that ran
between two high fences, behind
another house, to a 30cm hole in
the red rock wall where surplus
rain ran out across the footpath
to the road.
We had a large and prolific
garden and two or three evenings
a week, for some time, my father
lifted me over the back fence into
the drain area and handed me a
bag full of vegetables.
Many years later I realised they
could not all have come from our
garden. His instructions were to
take the bag along the drain and
leave it on the inside of the hole,
and I must never ever tell what I
was doing. His word was law and
he was always obeyed.
I had no idea why I was being
asked to do that job and nor did
I realise the importance of my
silence as providing anything to
those suffering families was a
chargeable offence.
I kept a close look out for rats
and other creepies that might
live there and certainly didn’t
dawdle.
I returned along the drain, up
to the empty section above, out
to the road and home around the
block.
Apparently, my crossing that
yard had been a signal for a
waterfront worker to make the
collect.
Sixty years later my sister
mentioned how she had delivered
vegetables to that hole in the wall,
we were being sent on alternate
nights but had both kept that
activity to ourselves for all those
years.
No doubt many other working
families tried to discreetly
support those in need, but it was
a very difficult time for all those
living and working in the port.
- S McEwan
I was 11 at the time. Dad was
Christchurch passenger manager
for the interisland ferry.
My memory is we, as a family,
dad, mum, elder brother and
myself, cycled from home near
Riccarton Bush to the railway
station and trained to Lyttelton,
armed with brooms and brushes
to help prepare the ferry for
passengers.
When we got to the wharf there
PHOTO: TE ŪAKA THE LYTTELTON MUSEUM
was a group of protesters preventing
us accessing the gangway.
They were yelling and pushing us
which was very frightening.
After a few minutes a couple of
people in uniforms (I can’t recall
if they were police or soldiers)
cleared our way and we went on
board to do our stuff.
We only did this once but my
memory has stuck.
- Alastair Stokes
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Heathcote’s focus now shifts
back to the metro premiership
two-day competition after
Saturday’s four-wicket loss to
Sydenham ended their one-day
campaign.
Heathcote will take on a struggling
Riccarton side on Saturday
at Riccarton Domain at 10.30am.
Riccarton finished bottom of
the one-day ladder, winless in
five matches. Heathcote also
enters the fixture in poor form,
having lost four games in a row.
“It’s two teams that haven’t
been on the right side of results –
we’re coming together now and
I’d imagine both teams would be
pretty hungry to get on the right
side,” said Heathcote playercoach
Tyler Lortan.
Batting first against Sydenham,
Heathcote were 61/1 before a collapse
saw three wickets fall for
two runs.
Young guns Jackson Garry and
Callum Samson, back from New
Zealand under 19 duty, rebuilt
with a 67-run partnership.
“The way they went about
their business and the decisions
they made under pressure was
very mature,” Lortan said.
Samson was dismissed for
39 trying to lift the run rate,
and Heathcote were eventually
bowled out for 188.
“They just kept the pressure
on us and we couldn’t really take
control of the game from a batting
perspective,” Lortan said.
Heathcote’s Caleb Donaldson faces
Sydenham fast bowler Mitchell Gardner.
PHOTO: KEVIN CONGDON
Sydenham opener Jacob Cotter’s
rapid 60 off 45 balls set
the tone in the chase, and their
middle order finished the job
with four wickets in hand.
Sydenham went on to beat St
Albans by four wickets in Sunday’s
semi-final. They will now
take on Burnside West in the
one-day final on Sunday.
“Obviously the result didn’t
go our way, but there’s some
good stuff happening and if we
continue to apply the learnings
the tide will turn,” Lortan said.
Despite the recent losses, Lortan
believes Heathcote carry
momentum into the two-day
competition, where they were
unbeaten earlier in the season
and now sit fourth, less
than four points off leaders
Sydenham.
“There is an opportunity
to challenge for this two-day
comp, which is obviously exciting,”
he said.
“But I’d rather just focus on
what we can control now.”
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87 BEACHVILLE ROAD | REDCLIFFS
COSTAL FAMILY SANCTUARY
HOMECHRISTCHURCH.CO.NZ
HOME CHRISTCHURCH LIMITED,LICENSED REA 2008

87 BEACHVILLE ROAD | REDCLIFFS
DEADLINE: 1PM, 4 MARCH 2026
(UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
Perfectly positioned on the sought-after
northern side of Beachville Road, this
exceptional HOME sits alongside the
coastal walkway, sheltered from the
easterlies and basking in all-day sun.
Designed with modern family living in
mind, the HOME offers three generous
bedrooms with bespoke built-in storage,
supported by two well-appointed
bathrooms. The light-filled open plan
kitchen, dining and living area forms the
heart of the HOME, while a separate
lounge with seamless indoor-outdoor flow
— ideal for families, entertaining or
creating a peaceful retreat.
Beautifully landscaped grounds and
expansive decking frame the HOME,
offering privacy & security with a fully
fenced section and automatic gate. Dual
garden areas create superb outdoor
options for children and pets to play, or
for summer entertaining with friends and
family.
A true standout is the substantial
garaging, complete with a tailor-made
tool unit incorporating a kitchen and bar
area. Currently utilised as additional
living quarters, this versatile space could
accommodate three vehicles, an oversized
workshop, home gym or rumpus-style
retreat. Whether you’re a car enthusiast,
need secure storage for the toys, or
simply value space, this is a rare and
highly desirable offering in this location.
The recent addition of solar panels
with battery storage adds another layer
of efficiency, helping to future-proof
your investment while significantly
reducing running costs.
The current owners have truly
embraced the lifestyle this special
community is known for — morning
waterfront walks, café catch-ups and
relaxed evenings in their own private
sanctuary. A new purchase now sees
them committed to selling, and all
offers will be considered on or before
the deadline date.
OPEN
HOMES:
1:30 – 2:00pm
Saturday 21 February
11:00 – 11:30am
Sunday 22 February
EDDIE
SPRY
021 156 5884
eddie@homechch.co.nz
KIEREN
GRAY
021 322 7000
kieren@homechch.co.nz

114 SOLEARES AVENUE | MT PLEASANT
DEADLINE: 12PM, 24 FEBRUARY 2026
(UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
This spacious split-level family HOME
enjoys an outlook across the estuary,
coastline, and city, with the Alps providing
a dramatic backdrop – a view that can
be enjoyed all year round.
Perfectly suited to families, the HOME offers
versatile living with the option of four or
five bedrooms plus a study. The upper level
features a master with ensuite, three
additional bedrooms, a second living or
pool room, a family bathroom, and a
separate toilet. The lower level adds
practicality, with a study (or fifth bedroom),
laundry, double garage, and ample storage—
providing everything needed for day-to-day
living.
Construction is a plaster system applied
over mainly block and block veneer.
Approximately 10% of the cladding consists
of direct fixed polystyrene. A builder’s
report, thermal imaging report, and
construction documentation are all available
within the property files.
KIEREN GRAY
027 322 7000
kieren@homechch.co.nz
Generous in scale, thoughtfully laid out, this
is a quality family HOME where lifestyle,
and outlook come together beautifully.
4 BED 2 LIVING 2 BATH 2 CAR
26 MENZIES STREET | SUMNER
AUCTION: 4PM, 5 MARCH 2026, ONSITE
(UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
Sumner is more than a suburb — it’s a way
of life. A place to raise a family, slow your
days, and embrace a lifestyle unlike anywhere
else in Christchurch. Beautifully reimagined and
thoughtfully renovated, 26 Menzies Street is
a charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom character
HOMEthatblendsclassicelegancewithcontemporary
comfort, set within one of Sumner’s most soughtafter
pockets.
Original features have been lovingly retained
and enhanced, with high ceilings, stunning ceiling
roses and detailed wall panelling adding depth
and soul. Modern upgrades ensure everyday
ease, with the majority of the HOME double
glazed, well insulated, and serviced by two
heat pumps for year-round comfort — simply
move in and enjoy.
Set on a low-maintenance 369sqm corner site,
the grounds are a thoughtful blend of decking,
brickwork and established plantings, providing
privacy and practicality without compromising
outdoor enjoyment.
KIEREN GRAY
027 322 7000
kieren@homechch.co.nz
Whether you’re seeking a lifestyle retreat, a
family HOME with room to grow, or a downsizer
unwilling to compromise on character or location
— this is Sumner living at its finest.
3 BED 2 BATH

FOR SALE
1/166 MAIN ROAD | REDCLIFFS
DEADLINE: 12PM, 24 FEBRUARY 2026
30 JACKSONS ROAD | LYTTELTON
DEADLINE: 12PM, 24 FEBRUARY 2026
36 PARK TERRACE | CORSAIR BAY
ENQUIRIES OVER $839,000
25 DERRETT PLACE | ST MARTINS
DEADLINE: 12PM, 24 FEBRUARY 2026
COMING SOON
158 PANORAMA ROAD | CLIFTON
24 VOELAS ROAD | LYTTELTON
OFFERS OVER $675,000
WELCOME HOME SARAH
We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Dixon to the
team at HOME. A Licensed Salesperson,
Sarah brings a strong background in business
management and human resources to her real
estate career, offering a well-rounded and
thoughtful approach for her clients.
While new to the industry, Sarah has spent
many years running her own trade-based
business, giving her valuable insight into
business operations, people management,
and the behind-the-scenes realities of
property and project delivery. Having
personally owned, renovated, and built
HOMES, she brings practical, hands-on
understanding to every stage of the property
journey.
Sarah’s experience supporting people and
teams shines through in her clear
communication, calm organisation under
pressure, and genuine client-first approach.
She guides her clients with confidence, care,
and honesty, ensuring they feel supported
and informed every step of the way.
186 MAIN ROAD, REDCLIFFS | 34A LONDON STREET, LYTTELTON | 03 930 1323