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photo of spur valerian
14 October 2020 / News

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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Finish line in sight for Lyttelton Harbour waste water project
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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Pigeon Bay Stream
28 September 2020 / News

Stencliffe covenant sets the standard, receives grant

Twelve hectares of farmland on Banks Peninsula will be protected in perpetuity, allowing precious native species to regenerate and thrive...
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10 September 2020 / News

Ngāti Wheke announces funding for Whakaraupō īnaka study

A year-long study into īnaka | whitebait in Whakaraupō | Lyttelton Harbour hopes to find ways to help the native species thrive...
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24 August 2020 / News

Showcase event sparks interest from community

The recent Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour showcase event gave locals a chance to learn more about our Plan and how to get involved...
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21 August 2020 / News

Cass Bay planting gives native biodiversity a helping hand

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...
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24 July 2020 / News

Mātaitai – what is it and how does it affect Whakaraupō/Lyttelton 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...
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24 July 2020 / Events, News

Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan showcase, 26 July 2020

You are invited to the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan showcase on Sunday, 26 July from 1pm onwards at Living Springs in Allandale...
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