Invasive weed work helps protect Whakaraupō biodiversity
Spur valerian (pictured) may be pretty in appearance, but it's threatening many rare and native plants in Lyttelton Harbour...
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Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour
Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour is an important place for many different people. The mana whenua of Ngāti Wheke, residents and visitors all share a love for the harbour and surrounding bays.
Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour’s vision is to ensure the area’s ecological and cultural health as mahinga kai is restored for us and our children after us.
Our focus
The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan targets six ecological areas for change. Each ecological band is of equal importance and will help weave our korowai for the Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour catchment.
Rocky outcrops and indigenous forests
Streams
Hills and lowlands
Wetlands and saltmarsh
Taihua/Foreshore
Harbour
The future of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
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News and events
14 October 2020 / News
14 October 2020 / News
Finish line in sight for Lyttelton Harbour wastewater project
Tens of millions of dollars has been spent on four pump stations in Simeon Quay to move wastewater from the Lyttelton community to Bromley...
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28 September 2020 / News
Pest Free Banks Peninsula receives $5 million funding
In August it was announced that Predator Free 2050 Limited will provide $5.11 million to the Pest Free Banks Peninsula project...
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