Ihutai Trust

30 Jan, 2011

Charlesworth Maintenance Team

When: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 3-5pm Where: Charlesworth Street entrance off Ferry Road Contact: Tanya Jenkins or phone 980 4800 for more information. Planting native trees in Charlesworth Reserve is fantastic but if they are then not weeded, mulched or watered the survival rate of these planting effort is actually very [...]

02 Feb, 2011

World Wetlands Day

Join us for guided walks around the estuary – 10am-12pm Lower-Heathcote Walk (NOW FULLY BOOKED) or 7pm-8pm South Shore Spit Walk (Limited places left!)

02 Feb, 2012

World Wetlands Day 2012

Hi everyone – We will be doing our now annual wetlands walks on Thursday, 2nd February 2012, to celebrate this international observance.  More details regarding the content and bookings to come.  Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our RSS Feed from the website to be updated as soon as possible.

02 Feb, 2012

World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2012

Click the link below to open up the poster with all the details  of our World Wetlands Day walks. WWD 2012

20 Feb, 2011

Farewell to the Godwits (Kuaka)

Join the ceremony to start off Seaweek and to farewell the Eastern Bar-tailed Godwits.  A guided walk by the CCC Park Rangers will take you to view nearby birds. See these wonderful jetsetters before they begin their migration back to Alaska and Siberia.  Spot Prizes and music by “Natural Magic” and a book stall! Off [...]

23 Feb, 2011

Ihutai TB Meeting

For info on our regular Trust Board meetings Contact Victoria on info@estuary.org.nz

01 Mar, 2011

Public Meeting

Speakers: Neil Barr (NIWA) and Jen Skilton( University of Canterbury) will talk about the changes to the Estuary that have already been occurring as we draw closer to the first anniversary of the completion of the Ocean Outfall Pipeline. Cost:  FREE Who: Everyone with an interest int he future of our Estuary When: 7.30-8.30pm Refreshments [...]

09 Mar, 2012

Farewell to the Godwits (Kuaka)

Come and farewell Christchurch’s iconic and much-loved visitors, the Bar-tailed Godwits, as they start their long trip back to Alaska. The champion long-distance flying birds are seen off towards the end of summer with a brief and informative ceremony at the Southshore Spit.  The Godwit makes the longest non-stop flight known for any bird and [...]

14 Mar, 2011

Charlesworth Reserve/Lower Heathcote Meander

Come and enjoy a leisurely but informative meander through some of the unique landscape this part of the city has to offer with the very knowledgeable Christchurch City Council Park Rangers. No Dogs Please! Cost: FREE Who: Anyone interested in the the enhancement of our parks and wetlands. When: 4pm-5pm Where: Charlesworth Reserve Car Park [...]

24 Mar, 2011

Estuary Restoration Celebration

Celebrate the first anniverary of the removal of wastewater into the Estuary.  Special guest entertainer, Riger Lusby.  Guided 20 minute walks with CCC park Ranger.  Children’s sing-a-long. Spot Prizes & Sausage Sizzle! Presentation by Mayor Bob Parker. Cost: FREE Who: A Public Celebration for Everyone! When: 5.00pm-7.00pm Where: McCormack’s Bay Reserve, next to the Children’s [...]

10 May, 2011

Estuary Public Meeting

22 May, 2011

Charlesworth Reserve Planting Day – All Welcome!

25 May, 2011

Trust Board Meeting 25 May 2011

The Ihutai Trustees meet monthly from February to December.  If you would like to know more about this meeting or any other Trust event contact us on info@estuary.org.nz

18 Jun, 2011

Clean Up the World Event

at Charlesworth Wetland Reserve on Sunday, 18 September from 3-5pm. Help the regular maintenance team clean up the reserve of any litter and debris! All welcome – please wear appropriate footwear.  Meet at the Charlesworth Street (off Ferry Road) Car Park, just past Trees for Canterbury.

03 Jul, 2011

Charlesworth Maintenance Team this Sunday 3 July

Hi Team WOW, this SUNDAY the 3rd July between 3 and 5pm we will be planting tree seedling number 80.000 in the Charlesworth Reserve What a momentous occasion!!!!!   BE there!!!!! Tanya  tanya.jenkins@paradise.net.nz

27 Jul, 2011

Trust Board Meeting

Monthly TB Meeting tonight at 7.00pm at the Woolston Club.  For info contact Victoria on info@estuary.org.nz

07 Sep, 2011

AGM 2011

Birds of the Estuary – Update 2011 Guest Speaker – Andrew Crossland Click on the image below to enlarge.

11 Oct, 2011

Oral History Radio Programme

Hi everyone Over the past two years we’ve had a number of oral history recordings done with people who have lived and worked around the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai. Starting tomorrow 11 October at 11am, “Tides of Change – Our Estuary” will air fortnightly on 96.9 Plains FM. The first programme will be as follows: Murray and [...]