Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.
Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration—learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.
A hui brought together partners and experts to explore tools for understanding sediment and erosion in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour.
The inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural world. Hosted in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour,…
Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.
The team is working to remove invasive seaweed species and reseeding those areas with spore taken from native kelp harvested locally.
Mediterranean fanworm has been found in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and we are encouraging you to report sightings of this marine pest plant.
The Whaka-Ora collaboration agreement was recently re-signed by the five organisations, renewing the group for another three years.
500ha block of land are set to be restored to a native haven and securing public access for future generations.
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.
Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour is a partnership between the Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour communities and these organisations.
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