The opening of the New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club building. Photo: Matt Nash : State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers

The ribbon cutting was conducted by club patron Dave Taylor, assisted by Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Christchurch East MP Poto Williams. Photo: Matt Nash : State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers

The unique New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club building design allows people to shelter from the weather while they look out over the beach. Photo: John Cosgrove : State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers

The club's past president Stu Mitchell and his family testing out a new seat in front of the building dedicated to his father Fred Mitchell. Photo: Matt Nash : State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers

The New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club. Photo: John Cosgrove : State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers