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Read more about the article Meet the Community Advisory Group

Meet the Community Advisory Group

  • Post published:9 December 2019
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Find out about the Community Advisory Group and their core functions.

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Read more about the article New chief executive announced
Roger Gray, Lyttelton Port Company CEO

New chief executive announced

  • Post published:2 October 2019
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The board of Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has announced the appointment of Roger Gray as the Port’s new chief executive.

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Read more about the article Government funding a boost for community-driven environmental initiative

Government funding a boost for community-driven environmental initiative

  • Post published:5 June 2019
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The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour has received a $150,000 boost.

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Read more about the article Erosion control key of health of Lyttelton Harbour

Erosion control key of health of Lyttelton Harbour

  • Post published:27 May 2019
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A trial is under way to see if roadside plantings can help reduce the amount of sediment ending up in Lyttelton Harbour.

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Read more about the article Eavesdropping on dolphins builds scientific knowledge

Eavesdropping on dolphins builds scientific knowledge

  • Post published:16 May 2019
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Underwater, ears are more useful than eyes. That’s because sound travels through water much better than light, as marine scientist Dr Matt Pine explains. “Under water, particulate matter and phytoplankton…

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Read more about the article Trained eyes on the Hectors dolphins

Trained eyes on the Hectors dolphins

  • Post published:16 May 2019
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Maryjane Waru stands on a container near the construction of the new cruise ship berth with her trained eyes on the sea. “You’ve got the sea, you’ve got waves, seaweed,…

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Read more about the article Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour plan takes out national award

Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour plan takes out national award

  • Post published:11 April 2019
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An aspirational plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour has taken out a national planning award. The Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan was recognised at the New…

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Read more about the article Healthy Harbour programme manager appointed

Healthy Harbour programme manager appointed

  • Post published:22 November 2018
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The Whakaraupō Healthy Harbour partnership has appointed a programme manager to oversee the implementation of the Whaka Ora Healthy Harbour plan. Governors Bay resident Karen Banwell started in the role…

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Read more about the article Visionary plan for Lyttelton Harbour launched

Visionary plan for Lyttelton Harbour launched

  • Post published:7 March 2018
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An aspirational plan to restore the cultural and ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour is being launched today. Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour is the result of a commitment made by Environment Canterbury,…

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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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