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Lyttelton · LytteltonSir Russell Coutts' outburst has been a long time coming. Many of us have been hoping that someone would speak up. Someone with pulling power. An achiever. And now, someone finally has. Coutts was lamenting the cancellation of racing on day one of SailGP in Lyttleton.See the Story
Bruce Cotterill: Sir Russell Coutts is right - dolphin drama shows we’re drowning in red tape
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Lyttelton · LytteltonLyttelton residents remain buoyant as SailGP returns this weekend. It will be the second time the port town will stage the two-day New Zealand leg after its debut 12 months ago. A crowd of 22,000 is expected for the ninth round of the growing competition's 2023-24 championship. Music venue The Loons will be providing two outdoor big screens and a free barbecue.See the Story
Lyttelton businesses gearing up for SailGP
Lyttelton · LytteltonThe 116-year-old tug has been out of commission since August, when the vessel's boilers failed a safety inspection. The refit plan is on hold until at least $70,000 is raised, which will allow work to begin. The society has $30,000 in the bank, and $ 70,000 guaranteed from various organisations if it reaches a $190,000 threshold.See the Story
End of the line for historic Lyttelton tug?
Lyttelton · LytteltonThe ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Lyttelton last July. Photo: SailGP
Residents who use Governors Bay Rd on Banks Peninsula say they will drive through a road block during SailGP, rather than take a significant detour to reach their homes.See the Story
Residents likely to ignore Sail GP road closure
Lyttelton · LytteltonThe People's Choice-backed candidate Jillian Frater won the seat with 980 votes ahead of Independent candidate Vicki Tahau-Paton on 335 votes. The board vacancy arose after Reuben Davidson resigned as the member for the Lyttelton Community Subdivision of the Banks Peninsula Ward. Davidson stood down as chair of the community board last July but kept his seat while campaigning to replace Poto Williams as Christchurch East MP in last year's general election.See the Story