Rivers Network

Kiwis are watching over 150 estuaries and recording what they see. Use this interactive map to explore information collected on their health by agencies and people like you.Find out where agencies and communities are working together to enhance estuaries and how to get involved in projects protecting the places special to you.

This report describes geographic features, values and pressures for 48 estuarine sites in the lower North Island and sets out current and potential conservation activities. To help with management decisions, each site is also given various scores and rankings. The report is a practical resource for councils, iwi, environmental groups and interested people.