Update for Sunday June 30th The lake was opened to the sea at 11.15am on Saturday June 29th with the swell easing. On Sunday June 30th ECan reported that the cut had developed well and was approximately 60m wide. The water level dropped at Taumutu from 1.81msl to 1.76msl and the level should now keep [...]
The Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) envisages Water Management Committees being the conduit for community discussion and development of solutions to water issues in Canterbury. The Zone Committees develop strategies, tactics and activities (Zone Implementation Programme) to give effect to the CWMS fundamental principles and targets for the Zone. These targets include ecosystem health/biodiversity (including [...]
The average level of Lake Ellesmere/Te Waihora as recorded Friday 3 September was 0.56 metres. The Lake is Open to the sea. The cut is still approximately 40-50m wide and the lake is effectively tidal. Monitoring of the situation will continue. Source: Environment Canterbury
Lake Ellesmere - the full decision on opening the Lake in 2006
An overview of how to access the Lake, key points of interest and some insights into the stories of the Lake. Colour hard copies are available by emailing manager@wet.org.nz
Lake is currently:CLOSED to the sea Latest lake level reading:0.83m msl recorded on July 17, 2023 READ MORE >>
