Estuaries publications

Introduction

Find publications about New Zealand's estuaries.

    Estuarine systems in the lower North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui

    This report describes geographic features, values and pressures for 48 estuarine sites in the lower North Island and sets out current and potential conservation activities.

    Whanganui River Estuary: Broad scale habitat mapping 2008/09

    A broad scale mapping of the lower reaches of the Whanganui River Estuary and the adjoining terrestrial margin, including the barrier spit.

    Sedimentation, metal contamination and coastal landscape stability of the Manawatu River Estuary

    This report describes a contaminants’ monitoring program which aims to establish baseline data for monitoring the Manawatu River Estuary.

    Sedimentation and regions freshwater influence in the Hauraki Gulf

    This report describes a sediment monitoring program over regions of freshwater influence in the Hauraki Gulf.

    Ecology of the Waimea Inlet, Nelson

    A 1990 report on the ecology of the Waimea Inlet, Nelson, including habitat mapping and fauna surveys, areas of biological importance and management recommendations.

    Ecology of the Whanganui Inlet, norith-west Nelson

    A 1990 report on the ecology of the Whanganui Inlet, North-West Nelson, including habitat mapping and fauna surveys, areas of biological importance and management recommendations.

    Intertidal benthic habitats of Kawhia and Aotea Harbours
    K. A. Hillock, M. Rohan 2011. DOC Research and Development Series 327. 48p. (PDF, 7,766K)

    Ecology of the Karamea/Otumahana Estuary
    A 1993 report on the ecology of the Karamea/Otumahana Estuary, West Coast, including habitat mapping and fauna surveys, areas of biological importance and management recommendations.(PDF, 4,200) Note: this is a low quality scan

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