WET has had a longstanding interest in the development of the Rail Trail, in particular the section where it passes through the Ahuriri Lagoon area. We're delighted to see that a new 4km section of Rail Trail, linking the two sections that have been developed previously, is now open. Earlier this year, with the route [...]
If you're keen on photography, and like taking photos of the lake, you can enter the Waihora Ellesmere Trust section of the photography competition at the Little River A&P Show on Saturday January 19th. The theme of the photos must be related to the lake's flora, fauna or landscape and entries, up to 2 per [...]
WET and the Whakaora Te Waihora team are hosting a bus trip and workshop around the Halswell River catchment on the evening of Tuesday December 4th, 6.30 - 8.30pm. More details are here. The event is free but places are limited. Please register your interest (by Friday November 30th if possible) by emailing manager@ankiscakery.com or [...]
Radio NZ's 'Our Changing World' recently visited Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere with keen birders Colin Hill and Steve Wratten to talk about the amazing birdlife that can be seen. You can follow the links on the programme page of Radio NZ National to listen to the report.
At our recent AGM Trustee Hamish Rennie was elected Chair of Waihora Ellesmere Trust. Hamish was previously chair of WET from 2007 to 2009 and so brings a wealth of experience to the role. For our November newsletter Hamish shared his thoughts on volunteers and other subjects. Volunteers! What would we do without them? But [...]
Phil O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Business New Zealand, presents Can growth be sustainable? 25 years on from the Brundtland report. The panelists are: Vicki Buck, Suzi Kerr and Dr Morgan Williams Lincoln University's second State of the Environment Presentation for 2012 will be held on Thursday 18th October, 2012 7.30 - 9pm (please be seated by 7.20pm) [...]
The restoration of Tai Tapu Bush on the banks of the Huritini/Halswell River is a fantastic community project. The local reserve committee with Whakaora Te Waihora (joint Ngai Tahu and Environment Canterbury restoration project) and help from WET and TAK are undertaking an ambitious restoration project, planting an area of around 1 hectare with over [...]
WET is offering two summer scholarships, in conjunction with The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Research and the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design at Lincoln University. Thanks to ECan for supporting these projects with funding. The projects are: 1. Describing and, where possible, quantifying the costs and benefits of riparian planting with particular reference to [...]
WET's AGM for 2012 will be held on Monday September 24th at Lincoln Events Centre, Meijer Drive, Lincoln At 6.30pm (before the AGM) we will have a presentation from Ken Hughey, Lincoln University Professor and WET Trustee - What Role do Postage Stamp Restoration Efforts Have in the Future of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere? Ken, who [...]
WET is one of the groups taking part in a 'Celebration of Rivers' at Willowbank Wildlife reserve on Saturday September 15th. Everyone is welcome to head along to Willowbank - this will be a great chance to find out about conservation projects in and around Christchurch, and increase understanding of the river environments in our [...]
Lake is currently:CLOSED to the sea Latest lake level reading:0.83m msl recorded on July 17, 2023 READ MORE >>
