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Recently, our environmental team were out in the stream collecting water samples. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple bucket-and-bottle exercise. But what we were collecting holds an extraordinary amount of information about life in our waterways. This is called eDNA testing. What is eDNA? eDNA stands for environmental DNA. All living…
It all started with a dream: how amazing would it be to create a space where children and adults could come and experience the native Boulder Copper and Winter Copper butterflies? Bianca, our butterfly guru, joined us early on to help turn this idea into reality. She met with us at Living Springs to select…
Hours: Part-time – 24 hours/week, $30/hr Status: Term Contract – 1 year January 26 – December 26 INTRODUCTION Living Springs is a unique retreat and conference centre nestled at the southern end of the Port Hills in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour. Renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Living Springs is dedicated to preserving and enhancing…
Living Springs is stepping into an exciting new chapter, exploring the creation of an eco sanctuary on its 400 hectare property on Banks Peninsula. A feasibility study has been commissioned and will be led by Jim Lynch, founder of Zealandia in Wellington. Zealandia is celebrated as the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary, pioneering a…
Continuing a Shared Legacy at Living Springs For more than eighty years, the Youth Hostels Association (YHA) has been part of New Zealand’s story, a place where young travellers and families could find affordable, safe, and welcoming accommodation. But YHA was never just about a bed for the night. It was about opening doors to…
Location: Living Springs, Allandale Reports to: CEO Hours: Full time INTRODUCTION Living Springs is a unique retreat and conference centre nestled at the southern end of the Port Hills in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour. Renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Living Springs is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of its surroundings.…
Location: Living Springs, Allandale Reports to: Conservation Officer/Team Leader Hours: Part-time – 24 hours/week, $30/hr Status: Term Contract – 27 weeks, October- March INTRODUCTION Living Springs is a unique retreat and conference centre nestled at the southern end of the Port Hills in Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour. Renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship,…
At Living Springs, we are proud to be a place where people grow through fun, challenge, nature, and connection. Whether it’s a school group discovering our ngahere (native bush) for the first time, a teenager stepping up as a leader or a child experiencing their first night away from home, every camp experience here is…
We are excited to be part of the Farm Biodiversity whānau with the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust (BPCT), marking another step forward in our ongoing commitment to conservation. As a 420ha working farm and outdoor education centre, we have spent over a decade restoring native habitat, managing predator control, and fostering environmental education. Thousands of students, volunteers,…
Location: Living Springs, Whakaraupō/ Lyttelton Harbour Reports to: Conservation Department Hours: Part Time 24 hours, $30 per hour Status: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months INTRODUCTION Living Springs was established in 1972 and has celebrated 50yrs of operation at the head of Whakaraupō/ Lyttelton Harbour. Known principally as a Camp/Convention Centre it is also a…