Help save Governors Bay Jetty

The historic 300-metre long jetty in Governors Bay was almost lost. A small group of people would not take "no" for an answer when Christchurch City Council decided not to repair and reopen it. They have been working hard for 8 years and work on rebuilding the jetty is finally underway.

This much-loved community facility, used by people from all over Christchurch, was closed after the February 2011 earthquake.

It is simply called “the jetty”, but it is so much more than the word conveys. Once it is re-opened, it will be used for many things. These include walking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, dog-walking, jetty jumping, weddings, water safety training, education (about the marine environment and geology), bird watching, and photography. Or just walk out over the water and enjoy the dramatic, volcanic landscape and listen to the soothing sounds of the sea.

The rebuild costs $3.5 million and we have raised most of the money. We only need to raise another $400,000 and ask everyone from Christchurch and beyond to be a part of this amazing story and get us there.

**See our previous Givealittle page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/savethejetty