Native kelp restoration in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
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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News and events
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17 August 2023 / News
12 May 2023 / News
Marine pest Mediterranean fanworm in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
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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14 March 2023 / News
Whaka-Ora renews for another three years
The Whaka-Ora collaboration agreement was recently re-signed by the five organisations, renewing the group for another three years.
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6 October 2021 / News
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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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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14 May 2021 / News
Īnaka ki Whakaraupō project on-track to better whitebait habitat
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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8 December 2020 / News
Mena the Conservation Dog
Mena the conservation dog and her trainer Alastair help to locate penguins that may be nesting in the breakwater.
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25 November 2020 / News
Connecting Lyttelton to Te Ana Marina
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is linking the people of Lyttelton to the waterfront with a new pedestrian pathway to Te Ana Marina.
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Upcoming 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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