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Mapping of Potential Natural Ecosystems and Current Ecosystems in Otago Region

July 2020

Wildlands

5015a

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Mapping potential terrestrial ecosystems in Otago before human settlement, using various data sources to identify indigenous forests, grasslands, wetlands, and changes in ecosystem extent over time.

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Manuherikia Fish risk assessment

July 2023

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Periphyton and macroinvertebrate communities of the Manuherekia River

November 2023

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Mapping of significant habitats for indigenous fauna in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems in Otago region

July 2020

Wildlands

5015b

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Significant habitats of indigenous fauna were mapped across Otago Region, across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Twenty-two different habitat layers were created, to address 22 different fauna groups.

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Fish screening advice 2023

August 2023

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Amphibians

Bats

Birds

Native birds of Te Hakapupu Pleasant River estuary poster

May 2024

Kāti Huirapa Runaki ki Puketeraki, Otago Regional Council, Birds of New Zealand

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Download our poster of some of the native birds that you can find in Te Hakapupu Pleasant River estuary. Taranui (Caspian tern), Poaka (Pied stilt), Tara (White-fronted tern), Kōtuku ngutupapa (Royal spoonbill), Tōrea pango (Variable oyster catcher), Kāruhiruhi (Pied shag), Māpunga (Black shag), Matuku moana (White-faced Heron), Kawaupaka (Little shag), Ngutu pare (Wrybill), Pohowera (Banded dotterel), Tōrea (South Island pied oystercatcher), Kuaka (Bar-tailed godwit)

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Fish

Fish of Te Hakapupu Pleasant River estuary catchment

May 2024

PDF | 9 MB

Download our poster of freshwater and marine fish species that you can find in Te Hakapupu Pleasant River estuary.

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Fungi

Reptiles

Reptiles of Otago synopsis 2025

April 2025

PDF | 23 MB

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Velvet worms

Plants

Guidance on planting in Otago

Get resources around a native planting guide, starting your own farm nursery, and maps of indigenous ecosystems and fauna habitats.

ORC provides resources and works with communities to encourage restoration of native biodiversity in your backyard, farm, or local area.

By planting native plants, we can improve the diversity in Otago, creating a healthier ecosystem, improving water quality and fighting climate change.

Start Your Own Farm Nursery

July 2023

PDF | 2 MB

For those wanting to set up their own native nursery, a handy guide has been produced by Otago South River Care.

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Otago Native Planting Guide

Plan your native planting or restoration programme with the help of the Otago native planting guide, which gives a list of native plant species which grow in Otago or are important to Otago's biodiversity.

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Otago Ecosystems and Habitat Mapping

An online tool to assist communities find suitable native plants for their specific area and project.

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