Whaka-Ora partnership hosts hui to advance healthy harbour goals
A hui brought together partners and experts to explore tools for understanding sediment and erosion in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour.
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New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment
The inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural world. Hosted in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour,…
Whakaraupō kura unite for shared sustainability action
Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.
Native kelp restoration in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
The team is working to remove invasive seaweed species and reseeding those areas with spore taken from native kelp harvested locally.
Marine pest Mediterranean fanworm in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
Mediterranean fanworm has been found in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and we are encouraging you to report sightings of this marine pest plant.
Whaka-Ora renews for another three years
The Whaka-Ora collaboration agreement was recently re-signed by the five organisations, renewing the group for another three years.
Securing Te Ahu Pātiki’s future as a native haven
500ha block of land are set to be restored to a native haven and securing public access for future generations.
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke have embarked on a large scale predator and pest plant species control programme.
Ngāti Wheke led restoration project underway
A three-year restoration project ‘He Rau Ringa e Oti Ai‘, led by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc (the Rūnanga) in partnership with Living Springs and Conservation Volunteers NZ is now underway.
Cass Bay planting day a success despite weather
About 45 volunteers gave up time on their weekend to help reduce sedimentation in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour at the Cass Bay planting day recently.
Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat
Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat
The Īnaka ki Whakaraupō research project has taken a major step towards ensuring whitebait (īnaka) have safe, well protected areas to spawn in the catchment...
