← Back to Anniversary NEWS Photos of the lunch where we celebrated the Farewell Breakfast which was held in Blackwall, London on 30 July 1850 in honour of our Early Pioneers and Settlers. Held at the The Aga Kitchen Room…
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← Back to Anniversary NEWS Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger ‘Farewell Breakfast’ Speech – 20 July 2025 Transcript of the speech given by the The Mayor, Phil Mauger, at the lunch which was held to celebrate the ’30th July 1850 Farewell…
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← Back to Anniversary NEWS Beverley Bolland ‘Farewell Breakfast’ Speech – 20 July 2025 Transcript of the speech given by our President, Beverley Bolland, at the lunch which was held to celebrate the ’30th July 1850 Farewell Breakfast in Blackwell,…
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Description Shows arrangement of text within decorative border. The toast list and list of songs includes: 1. The Queen; National anthem; 2. Prince Albert and the Royal family; “Das ist der Vaterland”; 3. The Church, and Bishop Designate of Lyttelton;…
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On a windy yet sunny day, I set out on my hike from the Christchurch Gondola, making my way toward Lyttelton. The trail climbed steeply before descending into the harbor town, retracing the steps of early European settlers who journeyed…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting When: 2PM 16 March 2025 Where: Knight Stream School, 1 Killarney Road, Halswell Christchurch This is your opportunity to come along and have your say on the running of the Association and to suggest changes…
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Explore Cholmondeley Children’s Centre like never before! Cholmondeley Children’s Centre is having an Open Day on Saturday March 15th, to celebrate their 100th Centenary and will offer guided tours, live music, and market stalls. The Governor General will be on…
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Historic ship arrives ahead of 175th anniversary European settlers’ arrival Originally published in THE PRESS 27 December 2024 A historic Dutch ship has arrived in Lyttelton Harbour, marking a significant moment ahead of next year’s 175th anniversary of the arrival…
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Update on the Oosterschelde 13 December 2024 The Oosterschelde is set to arrive in Lyttelton sometime between the 25 and 27 December. We expect they will clear Customs at Bluff and after that we will have a better idea of…
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On 27th December 2024*, the Dutch Tall Sailing Ship “Oosterschelde” will sail into Lyttelton Harbour, NZ in what will be the start of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the arrival, in 1850, of the first European settlers known as the…
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