Bay Harbour News

Thursday - 1st October, 2026
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Thursday - 24th September, 2026
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Donors give big boost to museum rebuild fund

Well-known illustrator and entrepreneur Celia Allison and her siblings have donated $250,000 to Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum rebuild. The donation was posted on Facebook by Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board member Cathy Lum-webb...

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Thursday - 17th September, 2026
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The view,

the community and being part of the bay side suburbs you’ll love - without the section, maintenance and weekends spent looking after a home that no longer fits the way you want to live.

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Thursday - 10th September, 2026
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Strictly successful

Strictly Sumner was a night to remember, with more than 500 people turning out to support the rebuild of Sumner’s sports pavilion. The existing facility is falling to bits, but a group of volunteers have taken on the challenge of raising $3.4 million...

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Thursday - 3rd September, 2026
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Two left feet, one great cause

Neil Whithear’s feet are more accustomed to being parked on the sideline at St Leonards Square, watching Sumner go hammer and tongs on the rugby field. But his toes will be twinkling on Saturday night at Strictly Sumner, where he will dance to help...

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Thursday - 27th August, 2026
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Come along to the Mt Pleasant Art Exhibition: 11-12 SEPTEMBER The Art Exhibition is set to transform the Mt Pleasant Community Centre into a vibrant art gallery for two days.

Come along to the ticketed Gala Evening opening on Friday 11th September 6pm - 9pm (R18), featuring an exciting live auction. The fun continues on Saturday 12th September from 9am - 3pm, with a gold coin donation for entry. Bring the family down on...

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Thursday - 20th August, 2026
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Museum asks for $8m from ratepayers to fund rebuild

Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum Society is seeking more than $8 million from ratepayers to go towards a permanent home for its collection. The society has made a submission to the city council’s Long Term Plan 2027-37, requesting $8m as part of a wider...

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Thursday - 13th August, 2026
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Star-studded bid to save school pool

The No 2 ranked test match bowler in the world and an All Blacks legend could play a key role in saving the Diamond Harbour School Pool. Black Caps pacer Matt Henry’s parents, Jeff and Lyn, have donated one of their son’s playing shirts to be...

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Thursday - 6th August, 2026
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History on the line for Bays

Ferrymead Bays is on the verge of achieving something the club has never done before – make the National League. But to get there they will have to win against Nomads United at Ferrymead Park on Saturday, and then hope Coastal Spirit loses to Cashmere...

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Thursday - 30th July, 2026
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4 PAGE LIFTOUT ENJOY OVER 20 ARTISTS

Featuring watercolours, acrylics, oils, pencils, pastels, ink, pottery and glass, mixed media & more

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Thursday - 23rd July, 2026
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Rescued twice, now on a mission to give back

Rob Reynish, Mark Shadbolt and three other paddlers will be cycling 90km next month to raise funds for Canterbury West Coast Sir Rescue. Their reasons are personal, with Reynish and Shadbolt both wanting to support the service that saved their...

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Thursday - 16th July, 2026
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Second petition fires up pathway lighting debate

Another petition has been set up to address the contentious Coastal Pathway lighting issue – this time in favour of them. Former Coastal Pathway Group member Marcus Langman set up the petition on Friday and yesterday it had attracted about 250...

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Thursday - 9th July, 2026
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Creative heart just keeps on beating

Fifteen heart attacks since 2007, the most recent late last year, has not slowed down Coast to Coast founder Robin Judkins. The endurance race pioneer has since turned his full attention to creative endeavours. He discusses his first album I’m A Slut...

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Thursday - 2nd July, 2026
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Veteran bows out on winning note

Lyttelton player-coach Jonathan Poff ended his playing career in perfect style on Saturday, helping his side to a dominant 50-5 win over Burnside in the Metro premier reserve competition. The 43-year-old former Crusaders and Tasman loose forward bows...

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Thursday - 25th June, 2026
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Sparks flying over pathway lighting plan

Residents have launched a bid to block proposed lighting from being installed along the Moncks Bay balustrade of the Coastal Pathway. Moncks Bay resident Andrew Elliott has started a petition, which has already received more than 500 signatures. He...

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Thursday - 18th June, 2026
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Making waves in Hawaii

Lyttelton water polo talent Aggie Weston has gone from national age-group success to US college stardom, helping the University of Hawaii top the Big West Conference while earning major individual honours along the way.

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Thursday - 11th June, 2026
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Sad end to two-year brain cancer battle

Tributes are flowing for 34-year-old dad Henri Kerr who succumbed to an aggressive form of brain cancer on Friday night. His wife Anna Sheehan posted the sad news on Kerr’s Instagram page – cutcancerkerr – where he posted videos about his experience...

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Thursday - 4th June, 2026
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Erosion report flags rising risks for coast

Sumner and Taylors Mistake have been identified among the areas of most significant concern for erosion and coastal flooding in a new report. The Jacobs Solutions Inc Open Coast Erosion and Flooding Assessment was commissioned by city council staff...

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Thursday - 28th May, 2026
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Wrecked rickshaw spoils birthday

Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present on Saturday night when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked on the esplanade. Reid was celebrating her 41st birthday with husband Hamish and six close friends around a bonfire at...

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Thursday - 21st May, 2026
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Firefighting Pollards stepping up for charity

The sky was once the limit for world renowned wedding photographers Vicky and Jim Pollard. On Saturday the Diamond Harbour fire brigade volunteers will be reaching for the sky of a different kind - competing in the annual Sky Tower challenge in...

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Thursday - 14th May, 2026
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Youngster takes a detour from humpback highway

The first humpback whale of the season has been spotted swimming close to the Akaroa township. Akaroa Dolphins posted video of the sighting in the harbour to its Facebook page on Saturday. “With the great humpback migration now in full swing, we were...

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