The last few months have been very busy and a lot fun. A lot of learning, researching and meeting people. I feel very blessed/hounoured to be given the opportunity of filling this role. I have... (read more)

For the last five years or so Jules Lee has combined bringing up her two boys with related volunteer work – Plunket, toy library, children’s playground and Project Lyttelton. Then it became necessary to get back... (read more)

In mid-July the Lyttelton Timebank held its first party. 25 members gathered at my family home to enjoy a meal of sushi rolling and tiramasu. It was the first time we gathered and enjoyed each... (read more)

Hi, I'm Tiri Pharazyn and I'm thrilled to be the Member's Coordinator of the Lyttelton Time Bank. People are my main interest and the core values of Time Banking match my core values, so this is... (read more)

The Ground Work is Paying Off I have been subsidized by Project Port Lyttelton (PPL) to get the Timebank running, but I soon began to feel overwhelmed by all the roles I was expected to perform.... (read more)

“The Time Bank is for those who are Time Rich” Is this statement true, or a truism... I believe it is a bit of both and this is a good issue for a Time Bank to think... (read more)

The initial focus, or stage one was taking the desire for setting up a time bank, researching what was involved, finding a broker, gaining tax exempt status and seeking support from organisations. You can read... (read more)

A couple of years ago PPL started this innovative project, a first for New Zealand. It is a way that people in a community can share their skills. However the Lyttelton Time Bank has been sitting... (read more)

Time Banking in Lyttelton A preamble is required to explain how Time Banking became a Project Port Lyttelton (PPL) activity and the best person to explain this is Margaret Jefferies. My first engagement... (read more)