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Read more about the article New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment

New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment

  • Post published:2 July 2024
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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,…

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Read more about the article Whakaraupō kura unite for shared sustainability action

Whakaraupō kura unite for shared sustainability action

  • Post published:27 November 2023
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Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.

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Read more about the article Native kelp restoration in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour

Native kelp restoration in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour

  • Post published:17 August 2023
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The team is working to remove invasive seaweed species and reseeding those areas with spore taken from native kelp harvested locally.

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Read more about the article Marine pest Mediterranean fanworm in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour

Marine pest Mediterranean fanworm in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour

  • Post published:12 May 2023
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Mediterranean fanworm has been found in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and we are encouraging you to report sightings of this marine pest plant.

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Read more about the article Whaka-Ora renews for another three years

Whaka-Ora renews for another three years

  • Post published:14 March 2023
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The Whaka-Ora collaboration agreement was recently re-signed by the five organisations, renewing the group for another three years.

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Read more about the article Securing Te Ahu Pātiki’s future as a native haven

Securing Te Ahu Pātiki’s future as a native haven

  • Post published:6 October 2021
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500ha block of land are set to be restored to a native haven and securing public access for future generations.

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Read more about the article Ngāti Wheke led restoration project underway
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke have embarked on a large scale predator and pest plant species control programme.

Ngāti Wheke led restoration project underway

  • Post published:6 October 2021
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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.

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Read more about the article Cass Bay planting day a success despite weather

Cass Bay planting day a success despite weather

  • Post published:18 August 2021
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About 45 volunteers gave up time on their weekend to help reduce sedimentation in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour at the Cass Bay planting day recently.

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Read more about the article Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat
Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat

Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat

  • Post published:14 May 2021
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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...

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Read more about the article Mena the Conservation Dog

Mena the Conservation Dog

  • Post published:8 December 2020
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Mena the conservation dog and her trainer Alastair help to locate penguins that may be nesting in the breakwater.

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Latest News

  • New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment
    2 July 2024
  • Tamariki/children learning about environmental restoration in the Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour area.
    Whakaraupō kura unite for shared sustainability action
    27 November 2023
  • Preparing to place the rocks in the harbour
    Native kelp restoration in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
    17 August 2023
  • Fanworm.
    Marine pest Mediterranean fanworm in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
    12 May 2023
  • Cutting a cake.
    Whaka-Ora renews for another three years
    14 March 2023
  • Seagulls on logs in bay, Mt Herbert in background
    Securing Te Ahu Pātiki’s future as a native haven
    6 October 2021
  • Diamond Harbour
    Ngāti Wheke led restoration project underway
    6 October 2021
Supporting partners 

Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour is a partnership between the Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour communities and these organisations.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Environment Canterbury Regional Council Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha
Christchurch City Council
LPC Lyttelton Port Company
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki
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