Freshwater quality

Once you have identified the problem, and applied the necessary tools for restoring fish to your stream, the next phase of your project is to monitor the stream site to see whether restoration works.

What are the potential sources of nutrients from the meat and dairy processing industry?

What are the potential sources of nutrients from wood processing activities?

What are the potential sources of nutrients from aquaculture activities?

How can aquaculture activities influence sediments in waterways?

What are the potential sources of nutrients from urbanisation?

What are the potential sources of nutrients from horticultural activities?

How may horticultural activities increase sediments in waterways?

What are the potential sources of nutrients from agricultural activities?

This project was undertaken for Auckland Regional Council to identify significant sources of contaminants in the central Waitemata and southeastern Manukau Harbours.

Simple steps to minimise the effects of chemical contamination on water quality and mahinga kai.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of nutrient overloading on water quality and mahinga kai.