Blueskin Resilient Communities Trust

Project Lyttelton: Lyttelton is Christchurch's port town with its own identity, much like Blueskin Bay. It is joined to the city by road and rail tunnels and two road passes, and has a population of 3000. 'Project Lyttelton' is a strong grass roots community group (and charitable trust) with a vision of creating a vibrant and sustainable community. This volunteer-run organization has initiated projects like a time bank, a farmers' market, community gardens, energy projects, The Lyttelton News, festivals etc. Just like groups in the Blueskin area 'Project Lyttelton' is well aware of the global issues of peak oil, climate change, and financial collapses, and has been consciously working at a local level on these issues. The earthquake destroyed virtually all their heritage buildings, yet caused mercifully few local fatalities. Their preparedness and resilience resources proved their worth on the ground during the first days of the crisis and provides inspiration and tools for other Christchurch communities.