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Intertidal habitat mapping for ecosystem goods and services: Waikato estuaries

TR 2013/52
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Report: TR 2013/52

Authors: H Needham, M Townsend, J Hewitt, S Hailes (National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd)

Abstract

In January 2013, Waikato Regional Council contracted the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), to develop rapid assessment techniques for mapping of intertidal habitats associated with the provision of ecosystem goods and services. Assessment techniques were successfully trialled for mapping the intertidal area of Tairua Estuary.

This report documents the application and adaptation of the habitat mapping methodology for thirteen estuaries and harbours within the Waikato region: Otahu River, Whangamatā Harbour, Wharekawa Harbour, Purangi River, Whitianga Harbour, Whangapoua Harbour, Kennedy Bay, Waikawau Bay, Port Charles, Colville Bay, Coromandel Harbour, Te Kouma Harbour and Manaia Harbour.