Podcasts about Lyttelton

There's a lack of enthusiasm for a ferry service between Wellington and Lyttelton. According to Local Democracy Reporting, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon believes the Government should consider reinstating the service, which ran from 1895 to 1976. National Party's Vanessa Weenink told John MacDonald the idea is harking back to the old days. She says she's unsure what the business case would be, and is unsure if it would work out. Labour's Tracey McLellan says it's a romanticised idea. She told MacDonald she can't see this one working, and it's still taking three years to get the Cook Strait Ferries sorted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lack of enthusiasm for a ferry service between Wellington and Lyttelton. According to Local Democracy Reporting, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon believes the Government should consider reinstating the service, which ran from 1895 to 1976. National Party's Vanessa Weenink told John MacDonald the idea is harking back to the old days. She says she's unsure what the business case would be, and is unsure if it would work out. Labour's Tracey McLellan says it's a romanticised idea. She told MacDonald she can't see this one working, and it's still taking three years to get the Cook Strait Ferries sorted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home many awards over his career, which started when he was just 17 and includes credits in a few Hollywood blockbusters. Now in his 30s, his new album Te Whare Tiwekaweka is his first Maori language album. And it's been a long time coming. A documentary about the making of the album, Marlon Williams: Nga Ao E Rua - Two Worlds is an intimate look behind the scenes, following Marlon over his five year journey to reconnect with his lost ancestral language in order to make this album. The documentary's set to be released nationwide on May 1st. And the album's out now.

Mickey-Jo recently headed to the National Theatre in London to see their latest production, a new staging of Michael Abbensetts' ALTERATIONS.The play stars Arinzé Kene and is directed by Lynette Linton in its largest ever staging, with additional material contributed by Trish Cooke.Check out this new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production, its performances, and what it has to say about immigration, identity, and the black experience in 1970s Britain.•00:00 | introduction02:19 | synopsis05:56 | characters / themes11:43 | creative choices15:14 | performances•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

I'm starting to wonder whether it was just a fluke that we managed to build things like the big hydro dams back in the day without them falling over. Without them falling apart. Cracking under the pressure. Because, when you consider achievements like that, it makes it laughable that we don't seem to be capable anymore of really simple stuff like fixing roads. An example is Halswell Junction Road, in Christchurch. Three repairs in the past 12 months and now it needs to be done a fourth time. The local councillor has had a gutsful, and I don't blame him. What are some other examples that show just how average we've become? What about that time they flooded Cromwell and created the new lake? Was it just a fluke that we pulled that off without it leaking all over the place? The Lyttelton tunnel. How on earth did we do that without it caving in? We used to be able to do all those things. These days, we can't even fix a road properly. We can build rockets and send them into space. We can build boats that win the America's Cup. In fact, we're better at those things than we are at fixing roads. Which is crazy, isn't it? City councillor Andrei Moore is saying today that the repair work on Halswell Junction Road has been sub-standard and parts of it still aren't level. What's more, people are telling him that their houses are being shaken by traffic more than ever. So why's that, do you reckon? I'll tell you what I think but, first, here's the council's explanation. Its head of transport has told our newsroom that the problem with Halswell Junction Road is that it isn't strong enough for them to use asphalt, and so they have to use chip seal. And, obviously, chip seal is hopeless on that particular road - which is a major route. The thing is, it's not just Halswell Junction Road, is it? It seems to be everywhere. All over the place - so-called repairs are being done, over-and-over again. Maybe calling them “repairs” is generous, because something is only repaired once it doesn't need fixing again. And do you know why this is happening? It's easy. She'll be right. This “she'll be right” attitude is rife everywhere. It's rife in councils, where the processes they use to hire contractors has become so complex, that once a roading outfit is in the system, they're pretty much there for life. Even if they do cruddy work - they're in the system, they've got a purchase order number, invoicing is all set-up and it's way too much work for the council to find someone who might do the job better. And hey, we can still tick things off the to-do list - even if we have to get them back to do it all over again in three months time. She'll be right. The companies that do the actual work. If it doesn't work first time, we'll come back and sort it out. Don't bother telling the council that chip seal is hopeless and we should be using asphalt. Don't upset the apple cart. She'll be right. Job for life. And you and I, we're part of the problem too. Because, generally, we just shrug our shoulders and put up with this lame she'll be right attitude when, what we should be doing, is making more of a noise about it. And when I say noise, I mean actually putting people into these councils who are prepared to push back when they hear nonsense such as Halswell Junction Road not being strong enough to take the weight of asphalt. I'm talking about putting people into councils who will push back at that and say, do something about that. Don't just keep pouring chipseal. Make the road stronger. People who will challenge the way their council monitors performance and quality. People who will do there everything to get rid of “she'll be right”. Because, until that happens —until everyone ups their game— nothing is going to change. And the same repairs are going to continue to be done over and over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a failed attempt 12 months ago, when it had to be moved to Lyttelton, Sail GP makes its debut in Auckland this weekend. Glen Larmer reports.

You'll have your own way of describing this crazy situation where we've got KiwiRail telling the Christchurch City Council that it has to close a 1.5 kilometre stretch of cycleway for two years, because the cycleway needs some safety improvements. KiwiRail reckons the Heathcote Express cycleway, which is near a railway crossing, is so dangerous that a death or serious injury could happen there once every 1,000 years. Yep, once every 1,000 years. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that any death or injury —no matter how infrequent— is acceptable in any way. And KiwiRail says the section of railway that the cycleway crosses is the busiest section of the South Island rail network, with about 35 trains using it each day. The cycleway opened less than a year ago and the locals seem to love it. In fact, some local school kids turned up at the city council this week to tell councillors how important it is and how worried they are about this section of the cycleway being closed for two years while the safety upgrades are made to the railway crossing. Here's an idea of why they're so worried about not being able to use the cycleway for two years and being forced onto a road busy with trucks going to and from the port at Lyttelton. “We would need to bike on the highway. Port Hills Road is 60km. Lots of trucks, underpasses, and it's scary and dodgy. It's very dangerous crossing the Lyttleton offramp.” And you've got to say, the possibility of something bad happening once every 1,000 years surely has to put it at the lower end of things. And certainly not a priority. And this is the key thing here. I certainly don't think it's worth forcing cyclists off a safe cycleway for two years and onto a stretch of road that these school kids and other people who use the cycleway everyday say is a way more dangerous way for them to get to school and work. Now I'm not saying get rid of health and safety, because that old Kiwi “she'll be right approach” is not something I'm in favour of. But surely this type of crazy directive from KiwiRail shows how all the brilliant changes that have been made to keep people safer can be tarnished by another consequence of the health and safety laws. Whether it's an unintended consequence, who knows, but the layperson's term for this consequence is “backside covering”. That's all KiwiRail is doing here, because it knows that, whenever this once in 1,000 years death or injury might happen, it will be in the firing line. That's the only conclusion you can come to. But that's what health and safety has become. Backside covering. The other thing about this too is the safety upgrade being forced by KiwiRail is going to cost ratepayers $6.5 million. I remember the last time I was in a managerial job, and I had to make my team go to a health and safety briefing. And the so-called expert started banging on about a “cable strategy”. And I couldn't help myself - because the old BS detector was going off left, right and centre. So I put my hand up and asked what this “cable strategy” was that they were going on about. Turns out it was a documented plan on how to handle things like computer cables and other cords, so that they didn't create a risk of people falling over. That was the point when I realised that health and safety was becoming an industry. And that's how I'm feeling about KiwiRail's plan to force the Christchurch City Council this 1.5 kilometre section of the Heathcote Express cycleway for two years. It's also another example of how health and safety is out of control in this country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pared-back cruise season is underway in New Zealand. The Diamond Princess has docked in Lyttelton this morning, after being in the capital over the weekend. The New Zealand Cruise Association says port calls and passenger numbers are expected to be down 20 percent overall this year. Chief executive Jacqui Lloyd told Mike Hosking costs are largely to blame. “What we've seen over the last year is increases in port fees, increases in government levies, increases in regulation, but also we need to throw across the top of that geopolitical concern.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the HMNZS Canterbury, has docked in her home port of Lyttelton for a five-day visit. Delphine Herbert had the chance to go onboard.

How would you feel about rubbish from all over New Zealand and maybe even overseas being dumped in the South Island?  That's what could be happening with this new waste-to-energy plant that is planned for South Canterbury. And I would be dead against it.  Fine, if burning rubbish to create energy is a good thing and can be done without munting the environment, go for it. But there's no way I would be wanting rubbish from the North Island and overseas being brought here.  Why? Well, for starters, I don't want the Canterbury region to be the rest of the country, and the world's dumping ground. There are enough stories already about countries which accept our recycling waste saying ‘stop, no more'.  I've got other reasons too, which I'll get to.   So Glenavy —on State Highway One, not far from Waimate— that's the site where an outfit, with a majority shareholder from China, wants to build this plant which would burn rubbish in a giant furnace and convert it to energy.  These plants are in other countries around the world, and they're seen as a good alternative to landfill rubbish dumps. Instead of sticking rubbish in the ground, you burn it up and make power.  How they work is the burning of the rubbish creates steam which runs the turbines to make power, and whenever power comes up for discussion, waste-to-energy plants pretty much always gets a mention because some people see them as a better option than some of the other electricity generation alternatives that get talked about, such as using ocean currents.  What's happened though is a few months back, the Overseas Investment Office provided advice to the Government on the Chinese company wanting to buy dairy farmland at Glenavy to put the processing plant on.  In that advice, which was prepared for Finance Minister Nicola Willis, officials say if the plant goes ahead, it should only accept rubbish from within the South Island.  This was advice from the Overseas Investment Office, which officials put together after getting input from Health NZ, the Ministry for the Environment, the Security Intelligence Service and Foreign Affairs and Trade.  So, they said in their report that “feedstock” for the plant —which is the technical term for the rubbish used to run the furnace— should only be sourced from within the South Island.  The reason the report went to the Finance Minister was that, primarily, it was her job to decide whether the purchase of the land by this largely foreign-owned company would be against New Zealand's national interest.   And, nine days after receiving the advice, she decided that it wouldn't, and that the Government was comfortable with the Chinese company buying the land.  But, in the process she overrode the advice from officials that the plant only be allowed to truck-in rubbish from within the South Island. Instead, she decided that it should be left to the resource consent process to decide that. And, as far as I'm concerned, that could be bad news for the South Island.  Because, aside from the fact that I don't want Canterbury becoming a dumping ground for the rest of New Zealand and other countries, can you imagine the truck movements between Christchurch and Glenavy that would be required on that goat track of a road that we call State Highway One?  These trucks would either come from Picton or they'd go from Lyttelton. Can you imagine the extra amount of traffic?  So the idea of this plant using rubbish from anywhere other than the South Island gets a big “no” from me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environmental awareness and the risk of dolphin bothering seems to have been behind SailGP's decision to withdraw its racing from Lyttelton next year and move the whole kit and caboodle to Auckland.   You may remember they looked at Auckland but there was inability to provide the kind of spectator stands that Russell Coutts wanted, So off to Lyttelton they went, with the caveat that you have to be mindful it's a dolphin sanctuary, and if the dolphins turn up then racing has to stop. Sure, fine, everybody agreed. Then back in March, the opening day of racing was called off due to a dolphin sighting on the course. And while the second day of racing was able to go ahead without a hitch, and according to some commentators served up one of the best days of racing in the league's history, Russell Coutts said no, that's it. We can't be stopping every two seconds. It's not ideal. It's a beautiful amphitheatre, great racing, but if the Dolphins are going to be stopping racing every two seconds, we can't be coming back.   Among Sail GP athletes Lyttelton Harbour was voted as the league's best location to sail. It was an anonymous poll amongst the athletes are following their event in Dubai, late in 2023. Great Britain strategist Hannah Mills said there were pros and cons for whether the league should return to the venue in ‘25 after the way things played out. She said it's the most amazing place to sail. It's really beautiful, so many people came to watch, the conditions were incredible. For a sailor, it's perfect, but we have to be more conscious around the places that we go, the effects that we have and the traces that we leave, said Hannah Mills, the British strategist.   And that's the big thing behind Sail GP. They talk about being champions for change, they talk about raising awareness of conservation ideals through their sport. Better sport, better planet, so you can't be mowing over dolphins while you're promoting that sort of ethos within your sport. And a lot of the sailors within the sport would feel very much the same way. Sure, let us sail, but we don't want to cause harm while we do it.   So, Auckland it is. And that must mean the issues around the Wynyard quarter have been resolved because when Auckland events manager Nick Mills announced last year that Sail GP wouldn't be coming to Auckland, he said that they'd worked really hard with Russell Coops and the Sail GP team to find a way to hold the event the way Russell wants to hold it. That is, in the middle of the harbour, with a stand on either side of the harbour and he said it's just not possible to do it this year because the land that Coutts wanted to use for the stand was where the old tank farm used to be. And although the tanks have been removed there's been contamination and it hasn't been cleared to be used for any other purpose. So presumably, the situation is that Russell Coutts and Sail GP have said no, Lyttelton Harbour's too hard. Too many dolphins. Too much stress on the environmentally aware sailors and the environmentally aware landlubbers, terrified that Dolphins will be hit, so we'll move it up to Auckland, where presumably there are also dolphins, but not as many. It's not a sanctuary. And the land will have been remediated so that Russell Coutts can have the course exactly as he wishes. And let's face it, he who pays, says.   If Russell Coutts wants to bring a whole lot of money, a whole lot of television coverage, a whole lot of good juju to a town or a city, he can say this is the way I want it. And if you don't like it, he'll go somewhere else.   So, I'd love to get your thoughts on this - could it have worked at Lyttelton? Was there good will? Or was the fact that the course was in the middle of a dolphin sanctuary, just silly and unworkable? I mean, it looked like a beautiful natural amphitheatre and certainly was well supported by the locals. It's a great race. It's a great initiative. It's a great idea. Good people are involved, good people are supporting it. If not Auckland where?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tough day for Christchurch sailing fans, who've watched SailGP in Lyttelton for the past two years. It's been confirmed the event is leaving the city. ChristchurchNZ Destination and Attraction General Manager, Loren Aberhart, says the main issue was the Marine Protection Act. "It has restricted the ability to race in Lyttelton, because it's a marine mammal sanctuary." SailGP says it's working to finalise next year's destinations through discussions with New Zealand and international partners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle up for some classic Joel stories in this one, including Shortbread, Firewood, Books and Orwell and Huxley, The House, BTC, Movies, Crocs, BP goon,  Lyttelton gigs, Lyttelton freaks, Doctors and Nurses, Car dramas, CHCH protest, Nissan march, Rocks, Thomas the tank engine, Trippy guy in bank, Is everything fake, Tinfoil hat pod, Cheap mansion, Osamas hard drive, Fake drugs, Pink sky, NRL sponsors, BBQ mice, Wahs and much more, Enjoy. Support The Joel and Tim Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74670148 Support us with caffeinated beverages at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejoelandv

First we had roads of significance. Now we have roads of insignificance.   And top of the list is Brougham Street, in Christchurch, with this decision by the Government to pull the plug on a $90 million upgrade of what would have to be one of the most congested and dangerous roads in the city.  Because, up until yesterday, it was all-go. It was due to be underway by the end of the year and would have meant there'd be an overbridge for pedestrians and cyclists, lanes for car-pooling and buses and motorbikes, and a shared pedestrian-cycle path.    And I don't think anyone here would disagree that it's desperately needed. Because even though, technically, it's a road more often than not it's a car park, isn't it?  Not that that's a concern for the Government. You know, the government that likes to bang on about getting people moving, doing away with stupid speed limits, lifting productivity, but, at the same time, decides it's a yeah-nah for Brougham Street.  Not surprisingly, there is a lot of anger. And justifiably so. There are a few city councillors, for example, saying today that it just shows that the Government has forgotten about the South Island and is giving higher priority to North Island roads.  Now, normally, I'm not one that buys into that whole North versus South thing. But, when it comes to this one, I agree. If the Government hasn't forgotten about us, then it's certainly turned its back on us with this decision which seems to have taken people completely by surprise.  I see Labour MP Megan Woods is saying it's a “slap in the face” for Christchurch. She's particularly concerned about the kids going to-and-from Addington Primary School. Because, as part of the upgrade, there would have been an overbridge to get them across the road safely.  She's saying it's not a luxury to ask for a safe crossing to get primary-aged children across a major state highway with trucks barrelling down it. And she's right.  Because Brougham Street is part of State Highway 76 and it's a key link for freight going to-and-from the port at Lyttelton. That's why there are so many trucks on it, let alone the cars.  Guess how many vehicles go up and down Brougham Street on your average day? 45,000. That includes 4,500 freight vehicles and trucks.   There is a crossing the Addington Primary School kids can use but parents are saying it's frightening, given the volume of traffic, especially with all the trucks.  So, the overbridge would have been a game changer in terms of pedestrian safety. Now, though, the kids are going to have to keep crossing the road, which the principal at Addington Primary is “hugely disappointed” by. Donna Bilas says it's only going to get worse, and more dangerous, with increased housing density and more kids on the roll. And she's spot-on.  Another thing about this decision by the Government that people are commenting on is that, even though the upgrade itself isn't happening this year —as it was supposed to be— it's still going to be spending $20 million on work behind the scenes to get the upgrade to what's called “pre-implementation” stage.   NZTA says it's doing that so the upgrade can be “delivery ready” in the future “subject to affordability”. So, there you go. That's what a $20 million sop sounds like.   Because do you really think the Brougham Street upgrade is going to go anywhere anytime soon? Of course, it's not.   Which is why I agree with Megan Woods that it's a slap in the face for Christchurch. Why I agree with the principal at Addington Primary that it's hugely disappointing. And why I agree with a cycling advocate in the news today who is saying that the Government is focused on Auckland-centric policies at the expense of the South Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Duncan Webb to dig into the biggest topics from the week. They discussed Māori wards and the need for a referendum, is the central Government interfering in locals' business? What chance does the Christchurch City Council have of changing the Marine Mammals Protection Act to keep the SailGP in Lyttelton?  Is the education system focusing too much on local history? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is red tape harming our country's event industry?  Christchurch's SailGP event has been overshadowed by CEO Sir Russell Coutts suggesting the event is unlikely to return to Lyttelton.  Saturday's race was called off when dolphins were seen on the course, the race taking place in a marine mammal sanctuary.  Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that it's unfortunate since the event was such a big deal for New Zealand, but at the same time Coutts was aware that it was being held in the middle of a reserve.  National's Mark Mitchell said that we need to find ways of attracting and supporting international events in this country.  He told Hosking that we don't have the luxury of cherry picking, and we need to find a way to successfully hold these events.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lyttelton Harbour master was called out by name by a grumpy Sir Russell Coutts. Sir Russell has called the dolphin protection policy extreme and said it's astonishing the amount of influence the iwi has over the authorities. He said, "In particular, Guy Harris, the harbourmaster, has been extremely restrictive in prohibiting practice for our international teams." Guy Harris speaks to Lisa Owen.

The Prime Minister says it's too hard to hold events like SailGP in New Zealand.  The two-day event in Lyttelton over the weekend was overshadowed by CEO Sir Russell Coutts' comments after a dolphin spotting cancelled the first day of racing.  He claimed there's too much red tape around the event.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that there's a lot of obstructions when events are held in the country.  He says the Government wants to see a lot more international events in New Zealand, but we make it too hard.  The Government is also interested in looking at the banking sector's competitiveness.   A draft Commerce Commission report last week found the big four lack competition, have price matching strategies, and focus on profit margins which stifles innovation.   Luxon says the Government will agree and disagree with different aspects of the report.   He told Hosking that once a final version of the report is released, the Government will make a decision on how to respond.   Luxon says that could involve something like a Select Committee where the banks are questioned around profits.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch NZ is keeping the door open to SailGP, hoping racing can happen again in Lyttelton next year. Last weekend's event has been marred by debate on measures to protect dolphins, with SailGP CEO Russell Coutts casting doubt on future hosting plans. A dolphin sighting meant Saturday's race was cancelled. Christchurch NZ's Loren Aberhart says a contract's been signed, but they are still open to discussions. "But I think from our perspective, when you look at the way it went yesterday- it was incredible. And Pete Burling texted me saying it was the best SailGP he's ever done." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentary there of New Zealand's crew winning the Sail GP regatta yesterday after the first day of racing was abandoned on Saturday when a dolphin was sighted on the course. And a Lyttelton councillor says it would be a pity if the race did not return to Christchurch next year - given the benefits to businesses and the community. Sir Russel Coutts suggested Sail GP would not return to the city, as he called the dolphin policy "extreme" and said minority interests were holding up the event. Coutts did not respond to Morning Report's invitation to come on the show and Sail GP managing director Andrew Thompson declined. Banks Peninsula councillor Tyrone Fields spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand Sail GP driver Peter Burling has described their victory in Lyttelton yesterday as the best day he's ever had in the series.

New Zealand have stormed to the top of the SailGP overall standings after winning their home event in Lyttelton.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 25th March 2024, the police speak about the deadly Gisborne brawl and Mike gets to Britain to hear the latest on Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis. Police Minister Mark Mitchell answers questions on when we will turn a page on crime, plus his thoughts on the producer of the show being assaulted over the weekend with nothing being done.   Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined the Commentary Box to discuss the first day of SailGP in Lyttelton being called off and what to do with the Crusaders. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A displeased Sir Russell Coutts has slammed authorities for preventing SailGP racing yesterday at Lyttelton. A dolphin sighting on the course forced the cancellation of three fleet races. Organisers are hopeful racing will commence as scheduled at 3 this afternoon. Coutts, the SailGP CEO, believes that the 'extreme protocols' in place this weekend are unprecedented. "Unfortunately, yesterday was another example of there being almost no balance in the decision making, another example of New Zealand being handcuffed by unprecedented layers of bureaucracy." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyttelton is gearing up for the return of SailGP this weekend, and local businesses are hoping it will fill their sails too. It is the second time the port town near Christchurch is staging the 2 day event, after its debut 12 months ago. Parking restrictions and road closures, which halted the expected inflow of people into Lyttelton's central hub, sparked grumbles. 12 months later, business owners are eager to underline they're open for the party. Reporter Adam Burns was in Lyttelton

More than 22,000 people are expected to descend on Lyttelton on March 23/24 for the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. It's the ninth event on this season's 13-event calendar - which is heralded as the biggest ticketed sailing event in the world. But what happens behind the scenes for an event like this? Dan Shanks has an excellent idea - he's executive chef of Venues Otautahi and the person in charge of feeding everyone. And an exceptionally high bar has been set for this Sail GP event: nearly everything on the menu has been sourced locally. Dan joins Kathryn to talk about what it takes to showcase Canterbury's food on the global stage.

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In this episode, Tom & Cameron are joined by Peter Hall from Lyttelton Distillery Co, taking you on a spirited journey through their diverse range of spirits. Dive into a world of unique flavours as Peter shares the inside scoop on their renowned gin, the exciting development of new gin varieties, the zesty allure of their limoncello, and the rich depths of their rum.Get a behind-the-scenes look at the crafting process of each spirit, uncovering the passion and precision that goes into every bottle. Peter also sheds light on the inspirations behind their creations and what sets Lyttelton Distillery Co apart in the world of artisanal spirits.This episode is not just about tasting notes – it's a deep dive into the craft of distilling, the innovation in flavours, and the journey of a distillery making its mark in New Zealand's vibrant spirits scene.Whether you're a connoisseur of fine spirits or simply curious about the art of distillation, this episode offers a ton of insights and stories. Have questions or comments? Reach out to us at distilnationnz@gmail.com or engage with us on social media @distilnationnz.Join us in raising a glass to the artful creations of Lyttelton Distilling Co!

A fire in Christchurch's Port Hills on a dry breezy day had residents hoping they weren't in for a repeat of the disasterous 2017 blazes. And it raises questions about whether we need to be on high-alert this fire season. At least four fire crews and three helicopters managed to contain today's blaze in just over an hour, but State Highway 76 between the city and Lyttelton closed to allow firefighters to carry out their work. The fire is now contained but earlier in the afternoon several locals told our reporter Rachel Graham they were getting ready to move. New Zealand's in for an El Nino summer. In the past that's meant stronger or more frequent winds from the west, causing drier conditions. And Europe has already experienced record breaking temperatures during its summer coupled with devastating and deadly wild fires. Fire and Emergency wildfire manager Tim Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341462438112

An investigation into the deaths of two port workers within six days of each other has found major safety issues within the stevedoring industry. Atiroa Tuaiti from Auckland and Don Grant from Lyttelton both died in April last year. In a report released today, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission found a haphazard approach to safety, with poor regulatory oversight and a lack of industry-wide standards. Krystal Gibbens reports.

An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and unofficial jetty jump competitions, has been closed since 2015. Now, it's back to its former glory, just in time for summer. Niva Chittock went for a sneak peek ahead of the official opening. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338047392112

Not everyone in Lyttleton's onboard with visiting cruise ships with concerns the influx of passengers puts a strain on public transport and the tourists arent spending locally. More than 70 cruise ships have visited Port of Lyttelton in the past 12 months. A community meeting was held last night ahead of the season that starts in November and opinions are divided . Reuben Davidson is a member of the Banks Peninsula Community Board. He's also standing for the Labour Party in the Christchurch East electorate. He was at the meeting last night and spoke to Lisa Owen. The New Zealand Cruise Association said in a statement that if you look at card spend, data shows it's not correct to suggest passengers don't spend much money when they come to shore, although they may spend it in different places to locals. Regarding buses, it said there is a higher cost for cruise shuttles because these aren't subsidised like public buses. It said the industry is working with local authorities to alleviate pressure on infrastructure and to better manage passenger flow on and off Lyttelton Port. It's also committed to achieving carbon net zero by 2050. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332655011112

Lyttleton locals will have a chance to voice their frustrations tonight on how cruise ships are disrupting their community. Environment Canterbury says when the ships are in port bus services struggle to keep up with the added demand from tourists - especially routes in and out of Lyttelton. Tourism groups along with the port company and the Cruise Association will come together to hear out residents and pitch some solutions. Loren Heaphy from the city's council's economic development agency ChristchrchNZ will also be there. Heaphy spoke to Corin Dann.

Das erste Interview der Staffel 3 beginnt mit einem Feuerwerk. Sie ist DIE deutsche Journalistin in Neuseeland. Sie hat vier Bücher veröffentlicht. Sie schreibt für den SPIEGEL, DIE ZEIT und die taz. Sie kommt ursprünglich aus Köln, hat lange Zeit in Hamburg gelebt und besitzt mittlerweile auch die neuseeländische Staatsbürgerschaft. Vor 20 Jahren ist sie nach Neuseeland ausgewandert. Ich bin 5 Stunden von Dunedin nach Lyttelton gefahren, um sie in ihrem Zuhause zu besuchen. Ich bin zu Gast bei Anke Richter. Dieses Interview ist ein sehr persönliches Portrait. Im ersten Teil geht es um:Ankes allererste Erinnerung an Neuseeland, als sie mit ihrem kleinen Sohn auf Farmen arbeitete (wwoofing) und gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann, ihre 7-monatige Reise in den zu Neuseeland gehörenden Südsee-Staat Tokelau vorbereitete. Wir sprechen über die 7 Monate in einem der isoliertesten Länder der Welt, dem vermeintlichen Paradies, der Kirche und dem sozialen Status einer Ärztefrau.wie es zu der Entscheidung kam, nach Neuseeland auszuwandern und was am Anfang alles dagegen gesprochen hat. Wir reden über die anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten und das Gefühl, nicht dazuzugehörenWaldorfschule, wie man seine Nische findet und wie schwer es ist, sich als Auslandskorrespondentin zu etablieren. was Herr der Ringe für Neuseeland bedeutet und warum Anke von der Antartik träumt Mehr Insiderwissen aus Neuseeland gibts in unserem Newsletter:https://postausneuseeland.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Teil 2 des Interviews mit Auslandskorrespondentin Anke Richter.Anke lebt seit 20 Jahren auf der Südinsel Neuseelands.Sie schreibt für den SPIEGEL, DIE ZEIT und die taz.Im zweiten Teil geht es um zwei Ereignisse, bei denen die ganze Welt nach Neuseeland blickte.Februar 2011 – Ankes Wohnort ist das Epizentrum des Erdbebens. März 2019 - Terroranschlag auf zwei Moscheen, Anke ist eine der ersten im Krankenhaus und berichtet über den Gerichtsprozess.Außerdem:Anke spricht über ihr Kultbuch: Was scheren mich die Schafewarum sie sich auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse wie eine Fremde im eigenen Land fühlteAnke spricht über rechte Propaganda in Neuseelandihre Recherchen in der neuseeländischen SektenszeneUnd ein Fazit:wie waren die letzten 20 Jahre in Neuseelandwas würde sie heute anders machenwie haben sich ihre zwei erwachsenen Söhne in zwei Kulturen entwickeltund was möchte sie in den nächsten 20 Jahren machenZwei Jahrzehnte Neuseeland. Dieses Interview haben wir in Ankes Zuhause in Lyttelton aufgenommen.Mehr Insiderwissen aus Neuseeland gibts in unserem Newsletter:https://postausneuseeland.beehiiv.com/subscribeHier gehts direkt zu Ankes Büchern:Anke Richter: Was scheren mich die Schafe*Aktuelles Buch: Richter: Cult Trip (englisch) *Die mit Sternchen (*) gekennzeichneten Links sind sogenannte Affiliate-Links. Wir bekommen eine kleine Provision des Shops. Für Dich ändert sich der Preis nicht. Diese Provisionen helfen uns dabei diesen Podcast zu finanzieren. Vielen Dank, dass Du uns unterstützt!

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I first realised it this week, running through the city and around Hagley Park on one of those beautiful, still, cold South Island evenings.   For me, it was a long time coming. Twelve years and three months, all up.  Maybe others felt it earlier. Maybe others haven't reached the point yet. I know those who've lived in Christchurch right throughout, who never left the city, might have a completely different perspective, and that's ok.   But as a Cantab at heart, for the first time I feel I can say it with absolute confidence. It's emphatic. Christchurch has crossed the threshold. For the first time since 2010 I reckon the city today is better than it was before the quakes.  There's no one thing. There's one project or development that's pushed it past that point. It's a collection of little things that make Ōtautahi so good.  For starters, the city. Finally the Cathedral isn't just lying in ruin. The remote-controlled digger cleaning up the masonry and bird crap finished its job in record time. The build's progressing, and fast.  Te Pae, Christchurch's glorious new convention centre, is a stupendous venue. Across the road, Tūranga, the new library is surely the best of any big city in New Zealand. The art gallery is amazing. The Margaret Mahy playground is the stuff dreams are madeof for kids and adults alike.  The food in Christchurch is so good. Christchurch's old strip was seedy as, but Riverside Market, The Terrace, and New Regent Street have energy and life.   The central city's new shape works with Ōtakaro, the Avon River. The water's clear and clean and meanders from the gleaming new buildings down near the splendid historic Arts Centre, and into the World-class Botanic Gardens.  I bristle with envy when I think of all the things on Christchurch's doorstep. Taylors Mistake, New Brighton, and Sumner have surf. Mt Hutt has snow. Lyttelton has perhaps the most interesting music and arts community in New Zealand. Hagley Oval has a gorgeous cricket ground and the Christchurch Adventure Park is the gateway to World-class mountain biking.   There are young people in the city and they want to be there. At a time when many New Zealand universities are being forced to cut jobs, Canterbury University is hiring. This year, they tell me the university is on track for a record number of students. Domestic enrolments are up. International enrolments are up. There are students from 100 countries studying at Canterbury, from Mozambique to Myanmar to Mongolia. The number of people enrolled is up 7% at the end of March compared to the same time last year. It's the University's 150th birthday this year, and the halls of residence are at absolute capacity.   The cost of housing in Christchurch is so much cheaper than Auckland, and the quality is so much less depressing than in Wellington. It's younger than Tauranga, more coastal than Hamilton and warmer than Dunedin.   I know it's not perfect. I know how much pain and stress it's taken to get things to this point. I'm under no illusions that places out East – Bromley, in particular – have a hell of a long way to go. The sprawl North and West means the traffic can be a total pain.  But with good leadership and planning, the city should only get better. Maybe it's too big. Maybe it's too expensive. But just imagine the atmosphere in town for that first All Blacks test in Te Kaha.   Years ago when I was living in New York, I asked the city's chief urban designer about lessons from Manhattan's recovery after the 9/11 attacks. He had a tear in his eye when he spoke to me about the transformation he'd experienced.   “Instead of asking yourself what happens if you get it wrong, ask yourself the opposite,” he said.   “What happens if Christchurch is too good? What happens if you remake your city and it's so good that everyone wants to live there?”  I don't reckon we're far off. Christchurch has energy. Christchurch has mojo. Christchurch is better than ever.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environment Canterbury says ratepayers are bearing the brunt of having to put on extra public transport, to get cruise passengers from Lyttelton to Christchurch. Chairman Peter Scott says it could cost the council $500,000 to accommodate passengers next season. He says that could balloon to $1 million and they can't impose that on ratepayers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local communities around Christchurch's port are calling for urgent action to slow the spread of huge sea worms. In some cases, Mediterranean fanworms have grown to more than half a metre long. Populations in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour have increased in recent years, hitching rides on boats and encroaching on native species. Niva Chittock reports.

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The international spotlight is on Lyttelton as competitors prepare for SailGP this weekend. Tickets have sold out for the New Zealand leg of the highly anticipated series, with thousands expected to descend on the port town. US skipper Jimmy Spithill told Mike Hosking that thanks to international TV audiences the competition has exceeded targets so far. He says that so far the streaming of the races on CBS in the United States has surpassed multiple major sporting events - including Formula 1. The Australian adds that it's a sign of the event's broader appeal, and an important milestone for the growing sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 131In episode 131 we answer a listener question from Richard about Union Castle Line, another from Carly about Carnival Luminosa. Chris challenges Baz with another Fact or Ficton and of course the latest wrap up of the cruise news. Thank you to John for your recent coffee donations and Garry S in Sydney for the images of Island Princess in Sydney as part of her World Cruise. Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsRichard (Zimbabwe) My parents used to sail between Durban and London on the Union Castle. Their ships included Windosor Castle and Transvaal Castle. Do you know what happened to the company and its ships? Rich.Carly (Australia) – Why don't Carnival put the whale tale on the Costa (ahum, Carnival) Luminosa? I don't buy this PR spin that it's in honor of the old ships – I really think it is to save money but don't they realise that it makes her look like a lesser ship than the rest? Baz, Chris, what are your thoughts?Cruise NewsWindstar Cruises to Launch High-Speed Starlink Internet Across Global Fleet   Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its Starlink Maritime high-speed, advanced broadband satellite internet capabilities. Already connecting the world by sea, Windstar Cruises will provide guests one of the most developed high-speed connections in the world both while sailing and when in port.Windstar launched the new Wi-Fi technology on Star Pride during a recent Caribbean voyage and plans to implement Starlink across most of its global fleet by mid-2023. Star Legend will offer the service this spring, followed by Wind Surf, Wind Star, and Star Breeze. Wind Spirit will activate the new technology as soon as it's available in French Polynesia.Currently, all Windstar Cruises use geostationary satellite service, Anuvu, for internet services. The addition of Starlink technology will amplify Anuvu, delivering more reliable and faster internet to Windstar's guests. Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation with a low Earth orbit using lasers so communication can happen further away from ground based stations.Starlink will be available on select Windstar voyages where the service is active; not all global destinations are available. maritime-coverage-map.pdf (starlink.com)World's only luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot arrives in New Zealand for the first timePonant's Le Commandant Charcot was welcomed into New Zealand waters, the halfway point of a round Antarctic journey from Argentina, marking the first time the world's only luxury icebreaker has sailed the antipodes.After the overnight stop in Lyttelton, on the eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, the polar high exploration vessel, which is the only of its kind in the world, today sets off on the reverse itinerary. The ship will retrace its path all the way to Ushuaia, taking travellers on a half-circumnavigation of Antarctica via the Ross Sea, the world's largest protected marine area.Eco-designed and at the cutting-edge of technology, Le Commandant Charcot is the most ground-breaking ship in the Ponant fleet with its hybrid electric Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system, a major innovation aligned with the company's commitment to sustainable tourism.The Polar Class – PC2 ship was designed with the highest attention in mind in terms of safety, comfort and respect for the environment in order to sail and explore the extreme and far-reached territories of the Arctic and the Antarctic, in complete self-sufficiency. Certified ‘Cleanship' by Bureau Veritas, Le Commandant Charcot displays the latest green technologies onboard including waste recycling and sewage management.Carnival's Largest Vow Renewal at SeaValentine's Day, thousands of couples are symbolically renewing their vows, while sailing on Carnival Cruise Line voyages, during special onboard ceremonies virtually officiated by Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O'Neal. Altogether, the fleetwide event will mark Carnival's largest-ever Vow Renewal at Sea.Across Carnival's fleet, couples are taking part in onboard ceremonies while the ships are at sea and docked in beautiful destinations, including Nassau; Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel; Grand Turk; and St. Maarten.An onboard reception follows each ceremony, with a DJ, dancing and a champagne toast honoring the newly renewed couples and wishing love and happiness for all.SeaDream Calls on Monte Carlo During the May 2024 Monaco Grand PrixEmbrace an opportunity that may never come again. During SeaDream's 7-day Southern Spain & the French Riviera voyage, SeaDream I drops anchor off Monte Carlo's playful yachting harbor during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, one of the world's most iconic motor-racing events—offering guests the opportunity to attend this once-in-a-lifetime dramatic display. In keeping with the SeaDream spirit of discovery, they have created a Yachting Land Adventure (YLA) cantered on the Grand Prix, guaranteed to deliver the thrill of smoking engines, expert moves between F1 drivers, and screeching tires for guests eager to embrace the winding seafront streets of Monte Carlo from another perspective.The Automobile Club de Monaco recently announced that 2025 may be the last year the prestigious auto race is held in Monte Carlo, potentially making the experience unable to be replicated in this destination.Celebrity Becomes First Forbes Travel Guide Star Rated Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionised the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, is once again raising the bar as it becomes the first ocean cruise line to ever earn prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) Star Awards. The recognition is made more wonderful as Celebrity's ships join an elite and exclusive group of fewer than 20 land-based properties with over 1,000 rooms in the world to ever receive the coveted recognition.FTG is the global authority on luxury hospitality and the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and now, the new ocean cruise category. Their professional inspectors travel the world to anonymously evaluate the finest hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruise ships based on hundreds of exacting standards that determine their annual Star Ratings.The five inaugural resorts at sea Star-Rated ships are Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Summit. The remainder of the line's 15-ship fleet will be evaluated in the year ahead, except for the line's smaller Galapagos ships.The newly Star-rated Celebrity ships represent three of the line's class of ships, including:Edge Series – As avant-garde as the name implies, these ships have been hailed as architectural masterpieces, introducing a plethora of industry firsts on a cruise ship, such as an outward-facing resort deck, the world's first cantilevered floating bar known as the The Magic Carpet®, luxurious new state rooms like the two-story Edge Villas with private plunge pools, and more. Celebrity ApexSM (2021) and Celebrity Edge® (2018) remain among the most highly awarded ships at sea, even being named to TIME Magazine's “World's Greatest Places.”Millennium Series – Offering a more intimate cruising experience with just over 1,000 staterooms each, both Celebrity Millennium®and Celebrity Summit®were part of the line's biggest fleet-wide modernisation in 2019, with more than $500 million in luxurious upgrades made.Mega-Yacht – Celebrity Flora® is an exclusive 100-passenger luxury mega-yacht designed specifically and purposefully for expeditions in the Galapagos and built to merge with its surroundings. With all-natural materials, she introduced a state-of-the-art positioning system allowing the ship to remain stationary without dropping anchors to further protect the seabed and solar panels making it one of the most eco-friendly ships sailing anywhere. Fully immersing travellers with the destination, all itineraries are led by certified naturalists from the Galapagos Natural Park.A-ROSA will offer included excursion from 2023In the 2023 season, the upgraded Premium All Inclusive fare offers guests on A-ROSA ships even more individuality, flexibility and locality. An included excursion with a culinary evening experience on board will be an added new element allowing guests to experience a destination with all their senses.For a more intimate discovery of the cities visited, all guests on voyages of 7 nights or longer can join an excursion, which is already included in the price of the cruise. The excursions are guided city tours in destinations such as the Slovak capital Bratislava, the futuristic Linz or the old papal residence Avignon. Along the Rhine, guests can discover Koblenz, Hoorn, Dordrecht or Bernkastel-Kues together with a guide, whereas Seine departures will offer an opportunity to follow Richard the Lionheart's tracks in Les Andelys. During the included excursions, the focus is on experiencing the respective destination and country. Valuable knowledge about its people, life and history can be learned. Thanks to central berths, the informative tours will usually start in the city centre.Complemented are these excursions by a culinary evening on board, also entirely dedicated to the region. Starting with an aperitif and canapés in the A-ROSA Lounge, all guests can then enjoy a gourmet buffet with many local specialities in the Market Restaurant.Service Dog Earns Top Pooch Status with Carnival Carnival Cruise Line has a unique new member joining the top ranks of its loyalty club – a retired U.S. Army service dog named Sarge.While sailing on Carnival Celebration last week, Sarge reached Diamond status of the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club – though in this case, the “P” could also stand for “pooch.”The 14-year-old Belgian Malinois just completed his 55th cruise and was honoured during Carnival Celebration's Platinum and Diamond loyalty event, for spending more than 200 nights at sea.Sarge spent most of his life serving in the military, and now lives and travels with his owner, Justin Marcum, Sr., who is also a Diamond member of Carnival's VIFP Club.Carnival's VIFP Club offers a variety of exciting benefits and perks to the line's most loyal guests. Members have access to a special web portal, where enjoy members-only specials, promotions and other offers.Seven Ports and Places Where Smaller is Better (and allowed).Dubrovnik has capped the number of cruise ships that can visit each day and has limited the maximum number of passengers to 8,000. Venice has restricted the size of vessels that can visit the port and go through the Grand Canal, the main waterway of Venice. Windstar Cruises is able to visit the port due to its small size and sail through the scenic Grand Canal channel.Bar Harbor has limited the number of guests monthly and daily that can visit the port (note that legal action is pending). Key West has been looking to limit cruise ship visits and which port berths are available for use. French Polynesia has banned cruise ships with capacity greater than 3,500 passengers from making port calls in the country. Ships over 2,500 passengers are allowed to dock in Tahiti and Moorea; however, tiny Bora Bora allows just 1,200 cruise passengers per day. Windstar has been sailing in Tahiti for more than 35 years, and no other cruise line knows the islands, or rules, like them. Both Windstar's 148 motorized sailing yacht (which was tailor-made for cruising Tahiti's islands) and 312-guest all-suite yacht sail there, accessing Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea, and others. Santorini, Greece is limited to 8,000 passengers ashore per day. Some ships have been forced to change itineraries as a result.Juneau is moving to only allowing five ships to dock a day, with no ship able to anchor over a certain passenger count and no “hot berthing,” i.e., when two ships occupy the same berth at different times during the day.  And more...Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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For the first time in 11 years, Ōtautahi has welcomed a cruise ship. No large ships have docked in Lyttelton Harbour since the earthquakes destroyed the previous berth. Reporter Niva Chittock and cameraman Nathan Mckinnon headed along to the welcome party.  

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Marlon Williams' voice has been turning heads since he was a teen singing in the church choir – it was enough to convince Bradley Cooper to cast him in A Star Is Born, in which his character performed a beautiful version of Roy Orbison's "Pretty Woman" alongside Brandi Carlile. He continues to act to this day, but it's music for which Marlon is perhaps best known. He was raised in the small New Zealand town of Lyttelton, and cut his teeth in New Zealand before relocating to Australia, after which he toured the world on the back of his 2015 self-titled debut album and its follow up, Make Way For Love. Marlon now lives back in New Zealand, which is where he was when we caught up in late July. And while we talk about his entire life and career in this interview, we started by talking about his new album, My Boy…

More people have been forced to evacuate in Canterbury overnight because of flooding and slips. Civil Defence says a few residents in the Waimakiriri district left their homes because of surface water damage. and in Christchurch, four households were evacuated in Lyttelton and Redcliffs because of slips. In Selwyn, high waters in the Selwyn River forced a number of precautionary evacuations overnight. It's the second evacuation near Selwyn River this month. Environment Canterbury rivers manager Leigh Griffiths spoke to Corin Dann.

Having moved to Joshua Tree after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, husband-and-wife duo Maryrose and Brian Crook are back on home soil for a string of shows with their swirling psychedelic-rock act The Renderers. The five-date tour marks the pair's first proper New Zealand shows in 10 years and sees them joined by Lyttelton-based musicians Joe McCallum (Nadia Reid, Delaney Davidson) on drums and Anita Clark (Motte) on violin and vocals. The pair's visit to Aotearoa has also included a Christchurch exhibition of large-scale paintings by Maryrose that draw on traditions of surrealism, still life and folk art.

Al Park is about to release his first solo album in 20 years, Pony, featuring songs written from the 1970s to now.

A Saturday morning pre-season rugby game in Lyttelton was gate-crashed by an unexpected visitor. Players were forced to run for cover when a hang glider crashed in the middle of the field. Lyttelton Rugby Club's second division team coach Alex Ryan spoke to Corin Dann.