The ruru (morepork, Ninox novae-zelandiae) is not an animal we normally associate with repo – wetlands. We are more likely to hear their haunting calls coming from forested areas. Today, ruru ...
Kōura (freshwater crayfish, Paranephrops planifrons, P. zealandicus) are one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s original inhabitants. They have an ancient lineage that diverged from their Australian ...
Wetlands are defined by the presence of water – places where water covers the soil or where it is present at or near the surface for part of the year. That’s a wide-ranging definition, so it ...
New Zealand’s streams, lakes, rivers and wetlands support around 54 species of native fish including galaxiids, bullies, eels, lamprey, black flounder, torrentfish, smelt and mullet – and these ...
Kōura (freshwater crayfish) are a taonga species for Māori, a keystone species for ecosystem dynamics and an indicator species for ecosystem health. They are also a species that have been ...
Environmental DNA (eDNA) has revolutionised how scientists monitor ecosystems and identify the species that live in them. eDNA is genetic material found in hair, scales, skin and even faeces ...
Did you know that 80% of marine litter globally starts life on land? Mizuiku Upstream Battle is a citizen science programme run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful. It aims to get volunteers across ...
In ecological terms, wetlands are ecotones – transitional habitats between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They provide a mixture of habitats and are capable of supporting a diverse range of ...
In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool shares the mahi from a collaboration between Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research and Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao – The Science Learning ...
Students investigate silage production and test a stream to see if run-off from silage is polluting it. Students then produce a pamphlet of their findings to educate the community. Purpose To ...
Te ao Māori (the Māori world view) recognises the connections between all living and non-living things. In this video, kairangahau Māori share some of their repo connections with us. Questions ...
Wetland restoration is more than simply planting the wet margins between the land and water. Rob McGowan and Cheri van Schravendijk-Goodman discuss the importance of pausing to listen to what ...
Ecological practitioners and research experts share their ideas about restoration programmes, rangatiratanga rights and building partnerships. Questions for discussion: Each person in this video ...
Wetland ecosystems hold significant environmental and cultural value in Aotearoa. Learning about these values and the steps we can take to protect and uphold the values are suited to inquiry ...
This slideshow, from the webinar Te Repo – wetlands as a context for learning, provides additional support for the video tutorial. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full ...
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