Buy local: How a Lyttelton gift shop is thriving without tourists
One local gift shop has enjoyed its “best year yet” in 15 years despite Covid-19 significantly hampering tourist numbers - once its largest customer base.
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One local gift shop has enjoyed its “best year yet” in 15 years despite Covid-19 significantly hampering tourist numbers - once its largest customer base.
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 5:00 pm Lyttelton Arts Factory and Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum hosted a riotous quiz night on Saturday 22nd May, with well-loved local Joe Bennett the star of the show as quizmaster. With a full house and an eclectic audience, Joe’s left-field approach to general knowledge had the teams in stitches vying for the top spot. Five rounds, including a challenging series of international museum questions saw the leaderboard change throughout the night, with a team of Lyttelton locals, ex-Volcano Cafe owners Lois Ogilvy, Pete Evans and friends taking out the winning prize....