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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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
21 August 2020 / News
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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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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