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Pop-up pizza place Arbour Bar to open permanently in Lyttelton

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A 120-year-old fishing boat will form the bar in a new restaurant opening in Lyttelton next month.

The owners are also raising their own pigs and will cure their meat for the menu.

Arbour Bar became popular with Lyttelton locals in post-earthquake Christchurch as a quirky pizza pop-up that surfaced on warm days during summer.

After a three-year hiatus, it is returning as one of the first fully commercial builds in Lyttelton since the quakes. The building includes a completely clear roof and unique plant design as its arborist owners aim to make it feel like a giant glasshouse.

Lyttelton couple Megan and Ra Hancox-Hammer are behind the restaurant with help from Ra’s brother, Mario Fichtner.

The trio hope to open in mid-December after the build, which started at the end of last year, was delayed by Covid-19 and then hampered by heavy rain.

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2 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.7% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.7% Complete
  • 19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.6% Complete
  • 7.9% Keep it as is
    7.9% Complete
  • 33.2% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.2% Complete
  • 10.3% Anything but fireworks
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
2368 votes
20 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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18 hours ago

Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

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