“Mā tini mā mano ka rapa te whai.” This whakataukī (proverb) reminds us of the power of many people working towards a common goal. In Wairarapa Moana, this is exemplified by the many inspirational and visionary people of the area.
Here we share some of the collective efforts and findings of restoration management and research around the Wairarapa Moana Wetlands.
Scientific Reports and Research
Vegetation -
KO NGĀ TIPU
Check out vegetation mapping and changes over time, Wairarapa Moana is home to wide range of ecosystem types and rare plant species
BIRDS - KO NGĀ MANU
Check out research and surveys of the manu of Wairarapa Moana, Bird surveys have been ongoing since 1989
FISH -
KO NGĀ IKA
Check out freshwater fish surveys undertaken in Wairarapa Moana, home to mudfish, inanga, bullies, tuna and more…
ECOSYSTEMS -
KO NGĀ PUNAHA HAUROPI
Check out our Ramsar application document and explore some of the interactive maps ecological and environmental monitoring maps and water quality information.
Mussels - KO NGĀ KĀKAHI
Kākahi or freshwater mussels have a fascinating life cycle, these sensitive creatures can tell us so much about the heath of our freshwater systems.
INSECTS - KO NGĀ aitanga pepeke
There are many know threatened insect species in the Wairarapa Moana like the nautilus moth and Katipo spider, but like much of NZ, our bug population is not well understood
If you’re interested in or studying the Wairarapa Moana repo, and you didn’t find the information you needed here, then check out this helpful document with a collection of other research papers related to Wairarapa Moana.
