WISHING YOU A SAFE & JOYFUL SUMMER, & WONDERFUL 2026

WELCOME TO PL

Working with what we have where we are.
PL is a not-for-profit organisation.
All proceeds go back to our community.

Our
Kaupapa

Project Lyttelton strengthens our community by connecting people to share skills in waste, recycling, food, transport, and energy. We aim to inspire action on climate change and build resilience together via events and educational opportunities.

PEOPLE

Connecting and empowering our community

FOOD

Obtain, grow and share fresh local produce

WASTE

Reducing waste where we can

Lyttelton bay and hills looking up_edited_edited.jpg

NEWS

PL News & Events #186

Lyttelton School wins competition, cruise ship shenanigans and surveys

23 Oct cancellations: RED weather warning

We'll be cancelling a couple of things due to the severe weather warning.

22 Oct : Possibilities for a Community Solar Initiative - Ian Flatley

Local resident and future planner and strategist speaks with LETS

PEOPLE

Connecting and empowering our community

40 WINCHESTER STREET

Community Space and home to local events, a healing sanctuary, festival and dance venue, toy library, after-school zone and gatherings including some of our other projects:

People

LIFT LIBRARY

The LIFT library is a diverse collection of resources to inform and empower change. Located at the Lyttelton Harbour Information centre it houses over a thousand books. See more for days and times.

People

TOY LIBRARY

Lyttelton's own Toy Library. Currently operating every second Saturday 10:30am - 12pm from 40 Winchester St. Why buy when you can borrow.

People, Waste

CHILDREN'S GARDEN

The Children's Garden, located in the lower section of the Community Garden, is child friendly and pram accessible.

Food, People

LYTTELTON EMERGENCY HUB

Lyttelton Emergency Hub - the core group of volunteers is continuing to train to open the ‘pop up Hub’ in the event of a disaster that impacts Lyttelton.

People

CRAFT TIME

Craft Time at the Library caters to adults who want to learn, share or just body double with people who also like to craft.

People

PL NEWSLETTER

PL's bi-weekly newsletter. You can sign up, view online and see all the back issues here.

People

FOOD

Providing the means to obtain, grow and share fresh local produce

CHILDREN'S GARDEN

The Children's Garden, located in the lower section of the Community Garden, is child friendly and pram accessible.

Go to

PLENTY TO SHARE TABLE

The Plenty to Share table is ready to be populated with gatherings from your garden or for you to gather from. It’s still evolving but in a place of abundance and readiness!

Go to

COMMUNITY GARDENS

The Community Garden is a beautiful green space in our community and is always open to walk through, or take a book and just sit and enjoy, or if you have time, come join us to maintain and share in it's bounty.

Go to

LYTTELTON FARMERS MARKET

Whatever the weather, you'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, bread, meat, fish, cheese, juices, herbs and plants at the Lyttelton Farmers Market every Saturday.

Go to

WASTE

Reducing waste where we can.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Go to

TOY LIBRARY

Lyttelton's own Toy Library. Currently operating every second Saturday 10:30am - 12pm from 40 Winchester St. Why buy when you can borrow.

Go to

GARAGE SALE

Our community Op Shop run by volunteers, the Garage Sale supports other Project Lyttelton projects, and on Saturdays raises funds for local community groups.

Go to

GREAT LITTER HUNT

This social clean-up has become an ongoing event to keep litter off our streets and out of our bays. Keep an eye on Facebook, our newsletters or this site for upcoming hunts.

Go to