WET had a strong presence at the Ellesmere Show with a large marquee full of visual presentations of Trust activities and information. The focal point was a large map of the Lake catchment area so that visitors could identify where they live and mark the spot with a push pin. The flow of people was [...]
Over 60 volunteers participated in planting native shrubs and trees at Chamberlains Ford, including school kids of all ages, backpackers, local and Christchurch residents. Green footprint is a joint project between WET, YHA, Selwyn District Council and Landcare Research; which aims to restore native biodiversity and lower the impact of travellers on the environment.
Between August and September 2008 WET hosted 10 overseas university students who spent 2 weeks planting and clearing sites around the Lake under the supervision of Deputy Chairperson Stephen Brailsford, along with field personnel from DoC and ECan. The students were accommodated at Taumutu Ngati Moki Marae where they acquired cultural and historical knowledge of [...]
A well-attended seminar featuring MP Mertiria Turei highlighting Eels and Sustainability, in a national and local context. The evening incuded presentations by three speakers and a screening of the film - 'Longfin", followed by supper and a discussion.
Over 1000 plants were successfully planted in this wetland we are restoring at Sedgemere, in partnership with local landowners. This will be followed by planting in the Spring (October). Details will be announced.
Over 30 participants from Regional Councils and community organsiations from around New Zealand braved storm conditions for the WET hosted conference field trip. This invovled visits to various lake sites, exploring different community models for restoration.
Lake is currently:CLOSED to the sea Latest lake level reading:0.83m msl recorded on July 17, 2023 READ MORE >>
