News and events

Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.

Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.

Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration—learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.

A hui brought together partners and experts to explore tools for understanding sediment and erosion in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour.

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. […]

Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.

The team is working to remove invasive seaweed species and reseeding those areas with spore taken from native kelp harvested locally.

Mediterranean fanworm has been found in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and we are encouraging you to report sightings of this marine pest plant.

The Whaka-Ora collaboration agreement was recently re-signed by the five organisations, renewing the group for another three years.

500ha block of land are set to be restored to a native haven and securing public access for future generations.

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.

About 45 volunteers gave up time on their weekend to help reduce sedimentation in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour at the Cass Bay planting day recently.

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...

Mena the conservation dog and her trainer Alastair help to locate penguins that may be nesting in the breakwater.

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is linking the people of Lyttelton to the waterfront with a new pedestrian pathway to Te Ana Marina.

The Whaka Ora Healthy Harbour team gave a deputation to the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee recently, updating them on recent events connecting them to freshwater in the zone.

Spur valerian (pictured) may be pretty in appearance, but it's threatening many rare and native plants in Lyttelton Harbour...

Tens of millions of dollars has been spent on four pump stations in Simeon Quay to move wastewater from the Lyttelton community to Bromley...

In August it was announced that Predator Free 2050 Limited will provide $5.11 million to the Pest Free Banks Peninsula project...

Twelve hectares of farmland on Banks Peninsula will be protected in perpetuity, allowing precious native species to regenerate and thrive...

A year-long study into īnaka | whitebait in Whakaraupō | Lyttelton Harbour hopes to find ways to help the native species thrive...

The recent Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour showcase event gave locals a chance to learn more about our Plan and how to get involved...

Planting has started along the banks of Cass Bay Stream in a bid to restore habitat for native species and improve the health of the harbour...

With the introduction of new bylaws limiting fishing within Whakaraupō, this Q and A piece unpacks what that policy change means for the average shellfish gatherer...

Tahu Stirling is Lyttelton Port Company’s (LPC) Māori Development Advisor...

Lyttelton Port Company Chief Executive Officer Roger Gray has been appointed co-chair of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour governance group...

The next time you're walking around Naval Point, you may notice one of these Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) signs...

Plans to transform Banks Peninsula’s Steadfast site in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour into a native haven are a step closer....

The Minister of Fisheries has approved new bylaws to protect and enhance harbour fishstocks within the Whakaraupō Mātaitai.

Executives from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, CCC, ECan and LPC met recently for a noho marae about the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Programme.

Two new people have recently joined the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour project.

The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan and korowai was handed to the Christchurch City Council by the Lyttelton Port Company at a ceremony in the council chambers […]

The board of Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has announced the appointment of Roger Gray as the Port’s new chief executive.

The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour has received a $150,000 boost.

A trial is under way to see if roadside plantings can help reduce the amount of sediment ending up in Lyttelton Harbour.

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]