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
Be a change-maker
News and events
Government funding a boost for community-driven environmental initiative
Erosion control key of health of Lyttelton Harbour
