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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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
10 September 2020 / News
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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