How healthy is the awa?
Awa, or rivers, are the arteries of the landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand. In the Horizons Region, many communities have grown alongside them. But how do we know if they are...
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World Wetland Day: Do you know a swamp from a dune slack?
Dune slacks, ephemeral, seepages, swamps, tarns and frost hollows? No, these aren’t place names from a sci-fi fantasy movie but types of wetland.
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Clean and Clear: What washes up in the water?
Ever notice what your local river looks like after it has been raining? An increase in water levels and flow are often obvious, however, sometimes that is not the only change....
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DNA techniques reveal the full spectrum of river life
The water, banks and trees in our region are home to many plants, animals and life that you can (or sometimes can't) see around you.
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