As part of the International Year of Biodiversity the Regional Biodiversity Coordinator, in collaboration with Environment Canterbury, launched the MyBiodiversity film competition. Details are at http://www.canterburybiodiversity.org.nz/year-of-biodiversity.html One of the winning entries features Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. Peter and Martin Langlands have used film and visual images to reveal the world of the Matuku (Austalasin Bittern) and [...]
We are in the initial planning phase of a Lake Appreciation Field Trip to take place on Sunday 19 September 2010. Watch this space for further information or register your interest by email to education@ankiscakery.com
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
Waifest We set up an information stall at the recent Waifest or Waterfest held annually at New Brighton Mall and took the opportunity to promote the Trust’s activities to a wider audience. The event was attended by a variety of interest groups and our participation was appreciated by the organisers. WET Day Out The annual [...]
Lake is currently:CLOSED to the sea Latest lake level reading:0.83m msl recorded on July 17, 2023 READ MORE >>
