The meeting was a productive and robust discussion and we appreciated the community’s frankness, while also taking the time to listen to some of the proposed solutions to the challenges presented by cruise. What we heard from the community was a compelling case for addressing the impact that cruise ships are having on Lyttelton. …
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Committing to minimise the impact of cruise chips on Lyttelton community
Committing to minimise the impact of cruise chips on Lyttelton community A collective commitment was made to address community concerns and prioritise solutions to reduce the impact of cruise ships in Lyttelton. The commitment follows a meeting hosted by us on Monday 10 July to discuss the impact of cruise ships on public transport services….
Committing to minimise the impact of cruise ships on Lyttelton community
Committing to minimise the impact of cruise ships on Lyttelton community A collective commitment was made to address community concerns and prioritise solutions to reduce the impact of cruise ships in Lyttelton. The commitment follows a meeting hosted by us on Monday 10 July to discuss the impact of cruise ships on public transport services….
Parties agree to act on cruise ships
Parties agree to act on cruise ships A collective commitment was made to address community concerns and prioritise solutions to reduce the impact of cruise ships in Lyttelton. The commitment follows a meeting hosted by us on Monday 10 July to discuss the impact of cruise ships on public transport services. Chair Peter Scott met…
Cruise ship passenger impact on public transport
Cruise ship passenger impact on public transport Ratepayers are bearing the financial burden of transporting cruise ship passengers from the Port of Lyttelton into central Christchurch. Environment Canterbury Chair Peter Scott said that although Canterbury had enjoyed a busy cruise ship season, with more than 70 cruise ships returning to the Port of Lyttelton in…
Return Of Cruise A Multimillion Milestone For Christchurch
After an 11-year hiatus, passenger cruises have returned to Christchurch. It’s incredibly exciting to have welcomed cruise visitors back – almost 170,000 will dock on the brand new purpose-built Lyttelton terminal between October and mid-April. This is a significant milestone, and the new Lyttelton cruise terminal means more to the region than just a rebuild….
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula ready for return of cruise ships
After a nearly three year absence, cruise ships are about to start calling into Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours again. The Covid-19 pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill, but with international borders now open again, cruise ships are starting to return to our shores. On Thursday 27 October, Lyttelton will welcome the first of…
Cruise ships likely to return to Akaroa in November
Cruise ships are likely to return to Akaroa in November but there will be fewer of them than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ, and the Lyttelton Port Company recently briefed the Banks Peninsula Community Board about the likely return of cruise ships to Canterbury waters, explaining what preparations are in…
Getting ready for the return of cruise ships
Getting ready for the return of cruise ships Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ, and the Lyttelton Port Company recently briefed the Banks Peninsula Community Board about the likely return of cruise ships to Canterbury waters, explaining what preparations are in place for the coming 2022/23 season. Cruise ships to return in lower numbers The…
Getting ready for the return of cruise ships to Akaroa
Getting ready for the return of cruise ships to Akaroa Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ, and the Lyttelton Port Company recently briefed the Banks Peninsula Community Board about the likely return of cruise ships to Canterbury waters, explaining what preparations are in place for the coming 2022/23 season. Cruise ships to return in lower…
Managing the long-term impact of cruise ships in Akaroa continues
Managing the long-term impact of cruise ships in Akaroa continues Akaroa has experienced a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals over the last ten years, which has raised concerns for many in the community about the influx of tourists and the potential disturbance of the seabed and a reduction in water quality. Environment Canterbury and…
Guidance for cruise ships anchoring at Akaroa Harbour
Guidance for cruise ships anchoring at Akaroa Harbour Environment Canterbury has issued guidance to cruise ship masters and operators wishing to anchor in Akaroa Harbour from 1 November 2021. The potential disturbance of the seabed by vessel anchors, and reduction in water quality at Akaroa, has been a matter of public discussion and community concern for…