A Project Port Lyttelton initiative in association with The Akaroa Mail To contact the Lyttelton News team - Telephone (03) 328 9260 or email [email protected] Check out our upgraded website! www.lyttelton.net.nz Whakarauika o Whakaraupo Issue 36 - Friday September 21 2007 An OASIS in paradise Despite an impressive, but local government (the infor- Childhood Centre provided thankfully short-lived, hail mation from the Council on a lovely spread for afternoon storm around 100 people en- rates rebates was popular) tea. Diverse topics were cov- joyed an afternoon of infor- and an opportunity to meet ered with information from mation, activities, cakes, bis- others from their community the metro bus system to the cuits and soup at the and beyond. soup and board games at the Christchurch City Council “We were really pleased church on display, with organised OASIS - Older with the turnout, despite the many people exchanging in- Adults Series of Information weather there were plenty of formation between the stalls Seminars, held at the Dia- people there to enjoy the as well. A fun and informa- mond Harbour Community range of 30 stalls” says Coun- tive time was had by all. War Memorial Hall on Au- cil Metropolitan Community The Seminars are being gust 30. Advisor- Older Adults Karen held throughout the city with The seminars are designed Rickerby. Diamond Harbour the sec- to give older people informa- Demonstrations were held ond in the series. For more tion and activities available by local groups; Tai Chi, In- information about OASIS in their community, access to door Bowls and Croquet and contact Christchurch City programmes from central and the DH Community Early Council ph 941 8999 The Lyttelton Port Company’s two tugs With the Steam Tug The tug Purau, the older Lyttelton celebrating her of the two tugs, was deliv- centenary of service this past ered to the port in 1986 from weekend a look at the cur- her builders in Nagasaki. rent tugs working in the Port Her delivery voyage was is timely. marred by damage to her Lyttelton Port of units caused by grounding Christchurch operates two on a reef in New Caledonia. powerful tugs for assisting This necessitated a return the variety of shipping that to Nagasaki for repairs be- pass through the port. fore the tug was finally de- The more modern and most livered. powerful of the two tugs is Purau’s Niigata Propulsion Blackadder. system is similar to that of Named after the legendary Blackadder but is slower and rugby captain Todd less capable. Her bollard pull Blackadder, and built in 35 tonnes. Auckland by Titan Marine , When delivered Purau’s Purau, above, she was delivered to the port stern exhaust system could and Blackadder, left. and placed in service in 2002. rattle windows in both Powered by two Caterpil- Lyttelton and Diamond Har- lar diesel engines, each pro- bour when the tug was oper- Safer Banks ducing 1771 kw, and driving ating at high power. Peninsula Rolls Royce Ulstien A new exhaust system in- azimuthing units mounted stalled some years ago si- 8th YWCA under the stern. lenced the tug considerably. This set up of machinery Purau is manned by a crew Self Defence gives a Bollard Pull (the meas- of three, a Master, Engineer, urement of tug power) of 60 and deckhand. Girls 12 yrs+ tonnes. Both tugs give 24 hour When looking at the stern service in the port. • Gain confidence of the tug the absence of rud- Blackadder being usually • Be safe ders is the most obvious dif- the first tug to be operated ference to conventional pro- on the majority of tasks with Starts 1.30 pm, peller vessels. Purau the second tug and 25,26,27 Sept 07 The Azimuth units rotate used when two tugs are re- through 360 degrees, giving quired on large vessels or for Three 90-minute sessions, directional thrust to enable movements when vessels at Lytt Rec Centre, $6 the tug to push or pull in any have no engine power avail- participant contribution. direction. able. Contact: Philipa Hay To allow operations within Lyttelton tugs have also Co-ordinator, 941 5657 the tight confines of the in- been dispatched on salvage fax 941 5659 ner harbour Blackadder is operations outside the port. Email just 23.8 metres in length and The last occasion was [email protected], has a beam of 11 metres. when Purau went to Bluff to or call the Lyttelton Rec. She is manned with a crew assist in refloating the Centre, of two, a Master and an En- grounded bulk carrier Tai 25 Winchester Street. gineer. Ping in October 2002. Lyttelton - portal to Canterbury’s historic past, a vibrant sustainable community, creating a living future. 2 - Lyttelton News - Friday September 21 2007 Introducing our candidates In June under the facilitation of Bliss Browne from Imagine: Chicago, people from Lyttelton and the Harbour basin had the opportunity to imagine what is possible for this area. Out of that conversation arose a number of key issues that the community identified as important. Each candidate was invited to respond to questions based on these issues. Space limitations meant only some of the issues from that event have been put in question form to each of the candidates. Each candidate was given the opportunity to make a short statement and respond to the following questions. (listed as below) They were invited to send in a photograph of themselves A statement about tehmselves and what they stand for A response to the following questions * What would a Treaty Based future for Lyttelton and the Harbour basin look like to you and how would you bring that about? * What is your position on participatory democracy? * Affordable housing is an issue for this area, what involvement would you have to rectify this? Space is limited so each candidate had 200 words maximum to cover their personal statement and the three questions. How they divided that number of words was up to them. Standing for Standing Standing for the Lyttelton/MtHerbert Christchurch City Council for ECan Community Board Steve Claudia Eugenie Ann Chris Dawn Lowndes Reid Sage Jolliffe Twemlow Kottier I am standing as a com- Banks Peninsula Ward As the economy grows we My husband and I have Whether active in commu- Dawn, a life long Rapaki pletely independent candi- councillor candidate for need to protect the environ- been Lyttelton residents for nity groups or contributing resident, has eighteen years date for the Banks Peninsula Christchurch City Council ment and our quality of life. twenty-eight years. Over the to wider environmental, so- Community Board experi- seat on Christchurch City As Chairperson of the Good planning can avoid ur- last fourteen years I have cial or economic develop- ence. Always passionate Council. I have the experi- Lyttelton-Mt Herbert Com- ban sprawl and protect set- served as Community Board ment, the spirit of participa- about the people she has ence, energy and enthusiasm munity Board it has been my tlement character and Banks Chair, Councillor, Board tion is alive and well in worked tirelessly for both the to do the best job for you, privilege to lead us into our Peninsula’s landscapes. Member, various local Lyttelton Harbour. My cur- young and old. Future fo- the electors of the District, new relationship with On ECan I will be an intelli- boards and Resource Man- rent involvement in a number cused Dawn supports and for the wider City of Christchurch City. It has gent voice for your concerns. agement hearings. I believe I of community projects has Lyttelton’s town centre up- Christchurch. As your been a wonderful time of I have degrees in law and play a very active role in un- prepared me to be an effec- grade, a child care centre at elected member I undertake hard-work, open- history and more than 20 derstanding concerns of tive representative. I also Diamond Harbour, an elder to be prudent financially, mindedness, new knowledge years experience working Harbour Basin residents, and support the work of Dawn care programme and further proactive on environmental, and respect. Already there with councils, central gov- ensuring that they are heard Kottier and Wendy widening of the Harbour Ba- energy and sustainability is- are positive benefits. ernment, and community and acted on. I believe I have Everingham. We are passion- sin roads. sues and a guardian of our We are accessing a level groups for effective environ- a commonsense approach to ate local advocates. We Dawn is a great advocate heritage. of professionalism we could mental protection – of wild resolve issues and obtain work with elected officials, of participatory democracy 1. The Local Government never afford before. nature, clean water, and the good solutions for our com- Council staff, government and believes that we all need Act 2002 is Treaty based. There is far more informa- coast. munities. I’m an independ- agencies and Tangata to work together to create the I think that Community tion about Council and many The Regional Council can ent thinker, I listen, I respect Whenua. We participate at community and future we Boards on the Peninsula more ways to participate. help implement Treaty of other points of view. My per- ground level to foster new want. She believes it’s the should have one meeting a Recently for example, a long- Waitangi principles by re- sonal interests include gar- projects, support existing ini- Community Board job to give year on a Marae. time peninsula resident told ducing sediment run-off from dening, music, heritage, cul- tiatives and help to protect voice to these aspirations 2.