Resources

Bird Survey

A report commissioned by River-Estuary Care: Waikouaiti-Karitane in 2005 to survey birds of the estuary ecosystem.

Vegetation Survey

A report commissioned by River-Estuary Care: Waikouaiti-Karitane in 2004 to survey plants of the estuary ecosystem.

Reports

Insects Survey

A report commissioned by River-Estuary Care: Waikouaiti-Karitane in 2008 to survey insects of the estuary ecosystem.

Brochures

Bird Brochure

Illustrated bird identification brochure commissioned by River - Estuary Care: Waikouaiti - Karitane based on over ten years of bird monitoring by locals.

Additional Resources:

Topographic Map of Waikouaiti River: https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz22421/Waikouaiti-River/

Aerial photo of Waikouaiti River: https://mapcarta.com/16719480/Map

Southern New Zealand Sandy and Muddy Shore Guide: https://www.mm2.net.nz/resources

To hikoia mai Hikaroroa: A contribution to the Cultural History of the Waikouaiti River and Surrounding Environs,

Matiu Pebble and David Mules, 2004 for Kati Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki (book available at Runaka Office, 121 Grimness St Karitane 9471 or contact admin@puketeraki.nz)

Department of Conservation (DoC) websites about New Zealand estuaries:

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/habitats/estuaries/

https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/stories/2016/february/helping-kiwis-discover-our-estuaries/