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Whangamarino Wetland

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Whangamarino Wetland

The Whangamarino Wetland is the largest in the North Island, and is of international significance. Covering 7,290 hectares between Meremere and Te Kauwhata, it includes peat bog, swamps and river. Several threatened species, including wetland birds, fish, and plants, can be found there. It is managed by the Department of Conservation.

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Department of Conservation

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Nancy Swarbrick, Waikato places – Hūnua to Te Kauwhata, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/27275/whangamarino-wetland (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Nancy Swarbrick, i tāngia i te 26 May 2010, updated 11 June 2015.