Lyttelton isn't your typical Kiwi town. Nestled in an extinct volcano's crater, it's a working port where history and modern life clash. This book peels back the layers of a place that's more than just a gateway to Christchurch. It's a town where you're as likely to run into an artist as a stevedore, where Facebook arguments about port noise are a spectator sport, and where the iconic Timeball still keeps time (when it's not being rebuilt after an earthquake). From the tunnel that connects Lyttelton to the 'big smoke' to the hills that cut the winter sun short at 2 pm, this illustrated book will take you through a year in the life of this odd little town. It's a place where resilience isn't just a buzzword, it's a way of life - because when you live in Lyttelton, you learn to roll with the punches, whether they're coming from Mother Nature or the local planning committee. Forget your tourist brochures; this is Lyttelton, warts and all.