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Mā whero, mā pako; ka oti ai te mahi.

The task shall be achieved through unity.

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Ngati Moki marae

History of the lake

As the ecological and cultural backbone of the region, the story of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is long and diverse.

Birdlife heron Steven Howard

Te Waihora also has recreational and commercial importance

The lake is great destination for a range of recreational activities, like walking, cycling, bird watching, photography, fishing, hunting, and boating. It is also significant for the yield from its productive aquatic ecosystem.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei

For us and our children after us.

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Latest News

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06 Aug 2024

Te Waihora Co-Governance welcomes Marama Davidson

Te Waihora Co-Governance Group were pleased to welcome Marama Davidson MP, Co-leader of Green Party Aotearoa, and Lan Pham MP to the Tai Tapu Community Centre to learn about the mahi of the Co-Governance group and Whakaora Te Waihora programme.

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05 Apr 2023

Big turnout for Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

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News Hedgehog Credit Simon Gooding TeWaihora

21 Mar 2023

Pest Free Banks Peninsula breaking new ground on hedgehogs

Part of the windswept Kaitorete has been cleared of hedgehogs to protect vulnerable wildlife, in a proof of concept that’s thought to be a national first.

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