Story: Wetlands

More links and websites

• A directory of wetlands in New Zealand

  On the Department of Conservation site, this is a comprehensive, 46-page directory of wetlands with maps, charts and other information (PDF, 235KB).

• The economic values of Whangamarino Wetland

  A Department of Conservation paper that quantifies the value of the Whangamarino wetland during floods.

• National Wetland Trust of New Zealand

  This trust was set up in 1999 to increase public knowledge and appreciation of New Zealand’s wetlands.

• Wetlands conservation

  On the Department of Conservation site, this page has a range of information and resources about wetlands.

More suggestions and sources

• Johnson, Peter, and Philippe Gerbaux. Wetland types in New Zealand. Wellington: Department of Conservation, 2004.
• Johnson, Peter N. Wetland plants in New Zealand. Lincoln: Manaaki Whenua, 1991.
• Stephenson, Gordon. Wetlands – discovering New Zealand’s shy places. Wellington: Government Printing Office, 1986.