Course B

Banks Peninsula

Course organiser:Sally Page

17 Aug:
John O’Dea, Development Manager, Lyttelton Port of Christchurch on 'Developments at the Port of Lyttelton.'John will discuss the extensive damage that occurred at the port following the earthquakes in 2010/11, and cover the port’s road to recovery since that time.

24 Aug:
Jane Robertson, historian and author on 'Head of the Harbour: So Near Yet So Far.....'In this talk, Jane will draw on material from her recently published book, 'Head of the Harbour: A History of Governors Bay, Ōhinetahi, Allandale and Teddington', to explore the challenges of early settlement and the ways in which the development of the area has shaped, and been shaped by, a beautiful but demanding natural environment.

31 Aug:
Peter Tremewan, historian and author on 'The French at Akaroa.'Why did the French government decide to send a warship and a ship of colonists to Akaroa in 1840? What happened when they got there? What did the French settlers do? What did the French Navy do? Why are there Marist rugby clubs all around New Zealand today?

7 Sep:
Suky Thompson, Trust Manager, Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust on 'Long Distance Trails - Building Environmental Stewards of the Future.'Suky will give an introduction to the Trust and talk about the work it’s been doing to create a sustainable long distance trail network, its success in getting young people introduced to tramping and the connection with environmental stewardship.

14 Sep:
Di Carter, Ranger, CCC Port Hills Ranger Service on 'Vegetation and Management of the Coastal Cliffs and Rock Outcrops of Banks Peninsula.'Di will also give an update on the areas damaged in the recent Port Hill fires.