Search results for:

The Maketawa Stream is on the Taranaki ringplain, beginning within Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (the national park) on the eastern side of Taranaki Maunga. It is a sub-catchment of the Manganui River, which is a major sub-catchment of the Waitara River - the largest catchment in the region. The stream is...

Maketū Estuary is a shallow intertidal dominated estuary on the Kaituna Plains with a strong cultural history. An important kaimoana source, at low tide there are always people out collecting pipi. It is renowned for the beauty of the natural habitats that range from wetlands and swamps to the veget...

This monitoring site is located near the confluence with the Pātea River, about 107 kilometres upstream from the river mouth. The stream here is small, shallow, and fast-flowing, with a rocky streambed. Water quality has been monitored at this site since 2022, and macroinvertebrates have been monito...

The Manawatū River catchment covers an area of 5,898 square km. The river itself is 235 km long with a total stream length in the catchment of 9,648 km. The catchment has a number of large tributaries including the Ōroua (131 km), Mangatainoka (71 km), Mangahao (86 km), Pohangina (71 km) and Tiraume...

This popular recreational area is found on the Main stem of the Manawatū River at Foxton Beach township. It is used more for boating and fishing than swimming. You will see jet skis, power boats, kayaks and sailing boats out and about on the water.

This scenic spot is located at the Hopelands reserve just east of Woodville, and recognised as a regionally significant trout fishery and a nesting habitat for Dotterel.  There are no amenities at this spot.

This point on the Manawatū River is valued as a locally significant trout fishery, and is a nesting habitat for Dotterel.

Located near the bottom of the Manawatū River, upstream of the Oroua confluence, this area is valued as a nesting habitat for Dotterel and is a locally significant trout fishery. The Manawatū River, from the confluence with the Pohangina River is also recognised as being of cultural significance for...

This monitoring site is located in Palmerston North on the Bridal Track near the Fitzherbert Bridge. It is a very popular track for walking and biking and is well used by the community.  This site was also monitored by NIWA up until December 2015 and is one of the original National River Water Quali...

This site is located on the Manawatū River south-east of Longburn. The Manawatū River, from the confluence with the Pohangina River is recognised as being of cultural significance for Rangitāne O Manawatū and is valued as a bird nesting habitat for dotterel and for trout fishing. Land use in the cat...

This fantastic spot is located at Ferry Reserve on the Ashhurst end of Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge. The reserve has become a popular place for picnickers and campers thanks to continual additions to its environment and facilities. Picnic tables have been added, toilets are available, BBQs will soon be...

This site is monitored by NIWA and is one of the original National River Water Quality Network (NRWQN) sites dating back to 1989.