Erosion control key of health of Lyttelton Harbour
A trial is under way to see if roadside plantings can help reduce the amount of sediment ending up in Lyttelton Harbour.
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Eavesdropping on dolphins builds scientific knowledge
Underwater, ears are more useful than eyes. That’s because sound travels through water much better than light, as marine scientist Dr Matt Pine explains. “Under water, particulate matter and phytoplankton…
Trained eyes on the Hectors dolphins
Maryjane Waru stands on a container near the construction of the new cruise ship berth with her trained eyes on the sea. “You’ve got the sea, you’ve got waves, seaweed,…
Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour plan takes out national award
An aspirational plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour has taken out a national planning award. The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan was recognised at the New…
Healthy Harbour programme manager appointed
The Whakaraupō Healthy Harbour partnership has appointed a programme manager to oversee the implementation of the Whaka Ora Healthy Harbour plan. Governors Bay resident Karen Banwell started in the role…
Visionary plan for Lyttelton Harbour launched
An aspirational plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour is being launched today. Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour is the result of a commitment made by Environment Canterbury,…
