August 2021
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This report describes the equations and parameterisations for models that can be used to predict the effects of different nutrient loads in 20 Otago coastal hydrosystems, along with predicted current eutrophication state.
2004
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Otago contains many different types of wetlands, including types that are rare in the rest of New Zealand. Our wetlands have also retained a significant amount of forest or shrubland, that in other parts of the country have been destroyed by fires. The diversity of the Otago landscape ranges from lowland to alpine areas, central areas with continental climates, and more temperate coast areas. This diversity is not found in other regions of New Zealand and provides a varied climate to support thousands of wetlands.
August 2023
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March 2022
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June 2022
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May 2023
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State of the Environment monitoring in Pleasant River Estuary to assess trends in the deposition rate, mud content, and oxygenation of intertidal sediments.
June 2023
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NIWA study of sediment sources which have led to dense algae, low oxygen, and mud buildup in the the Pleasant River Catchment and Estuary.
December 2017
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March 2022
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June 2022
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May 2017
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March 2023
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August 2018
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January 2009
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May 2023
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The survey showed that Waipati River Estuary is overall in a healthy state. It's one of the few estuaries in Otago with a natural transition from salt marsh to freshwater wetland to indigenous forest.
June 2023
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Tahakopa Estuary is in a healthy state overall, with a catchment boasting a considerable area of indigenous forest, despite some areas developed for farmland and exotic forestry.
March 2023
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June 2022
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June 2022
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August 2022
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June 2021
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March 2022
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July 2023
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June 2021
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June 2023
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April 2008
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June 2018
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June 2019
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May 2018
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June 2020
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June 2022
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June 2023
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March 2023
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July 2020
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May 2018
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June 2019
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To assess the impact of future changes on Tokomairiro Estuary, ORC asked NIWA to evaluate its eutrophication susceptibility using the NZ Estuary Trophic Index.
June 2018
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November 2009
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Otago Regional Council State of the Environment Report
November 2023
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June 2023
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January 2009
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June 2021
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July 2015
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April 2023
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June 2022
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March 2023
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State of the Environment monitoring in Pleasant River Estuary to assess trends in the deposition rate, mud content, and oxygenation of intertidal sediments.
June 2022
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May 2017
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May 2017
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May 2018
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March 2023
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March 2007
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August 2016
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Characterisation of the hydrodynamics and investigation of the influence of summer low flows on the physical and chemical condition of the estuary.
May 2017
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March 2023
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October 2022
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January 2017
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January 2017
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January 2017
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November 2023
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November 2022
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November 2022
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October 2022
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October 2022
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May 2024
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Technical advice elucidating circumstances in which stock grazing can be allowed to manage natural wetland values, including whether this differs based on the type of wetland and/or the type of stock.- Implications of Porps Decisions Wetland Grazing
2025
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The current report describes the results of annual sediment plate monitoring undertaken in November 2024 in 11 estuaries in Otago. From north to south these are: Shag, Pleasant River (Te Hakapupu), Waikouaiti, Blueskin Bay, Pūrākaunui, Kaikorai, Akatore, Tokomairiro, Catlins (Pounawea), Tautuku, and Waipati River (Chaslands) estuaries
July 2023
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August 2023
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July 2022
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June 2022
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The report places the Otago wetlands in a national context, describes the types and diversity of wetlands in the region, and provides an account of wetlands in each of the Freshwater Management Units and Rohe developed for the Otago Region.
July 2007
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This publication gives an overview of the Upper Taieri River Scroll Plain, which is protected by the Otago Regional Council as a "significant wetland"
August 2024
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This report sets out a framework and methods for monitoring wetlands in Otago as part of the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM 2020; Ministry for the Environment, 2020). The core objectives of the NPS-FM are to ensure the health and well-being of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems; the health needs of people; and provision for social, economic, and cultural well-being.
August 2023
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In this report, we outline the monitoring and reporting requirements in the NPS FM 2020, summarise attempts elsewhere in New Zealand to select wetlands for monitoring, and present variables that could be used to structure a prioritisation framework for monitoring wetlands.
August 2023
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This report gives a brief overview of the current understanding of the vegetation of the Upper Taiari Scroll Plain and presents results of a new vegetation survey (2022–2023). We discuss how these data can be used as a baseline for ongoing monitoring of wetland condition and trend changes to fulfil requirements under the NPS-FM and associated regulations.
July 2024
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Otago Regional Council (ORC) contracted Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research to design and implement vegetation monitoring for four regionally significant wetlands.
September 2021
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Guidance to support the interpretation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020.
