Securing Te Ahu Pātiki’s future as a native haven
500ha block of land are set to be restored to a native haven and securing public access for future generations.
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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.
The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan sets a way forward for the community to ensure the ecological and cultural health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour as mahinga kai is restored for us and our children after us.
Our vision
Ecological bands and Key Focus Areas
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
Project map
Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour projects
There are many exciting projects contributing to the implementation of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan.
Find out more about them via our interactive map.
The future of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
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News and events
6 October 2021 / News
6 October 2021 / News
Ngāti Wheke led restoration project underway
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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18 August 2021 / News
Cass Bay planting day a success despite weather
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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Events
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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