Wetlands in the Manuherekia
Our Wetlands Project has now been completed, following an Expressions of Interest process that saw us working with 11 properties to restore 13 wetlands across the catchment. The project involved fencing waterways to protect them from stock, controlling invasive weeds such as crack willow, and carrying out extensive riparian planting to enhance biodiversity and water quality. All resources developed through this project are available on this webpage to support landowners who wish to protect and restore wetlands on their own properties in the future.
Our Generic Wetland Management Plans are designed to support local landowners in identifying, understanding, and protecting wetlands on their properties. These plans offer practical guidance on how to recognise wetland features, assess their condition, and take appropriate steps to enhance and maintain their ecological health. Whether you're looking to restore a degraded wetland or simply ensure an existing one continues to thrive, this resource provides a helpful starting point for responsible and effective wetland stewardship.
You can also find condensed fact sheets on these wetlands below.
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Photo above: Habitat Restorations Aotearoa
Take a look at the Wetlands Restored
You can find these by landowner and wetland name
Anna & Ben Gillespie
Lauder Road
Ro & Karl McDiarmid
Hills Creek Middle
Al McKnight
Hills Creek Middle
Tiff & Bevan McKnight
German Hill
Sandy Sutherland (NZ Pastures)
Hills Creek North
Chanelle & David O'Sullivan
Cambrians
Andrew & Tracy Paterson
Buster Creek
Andrew & Tracy Paterson
Chatto Creek
Andrew & Tracy Paterson
Chimney Gully
Callum & Dayna Paterson
Kirk Creek Headwaters
Chris & Jaimee Pemberton
Becks Creek
Kye Farming (Wildon Farm)
Thomsons Creek
Wetland Name
Landowner name
Wetland Name
Landowner name
Wetland Type Factsheets
Factsheet: Bog and Fen Wetlands
Factsheet: Ephemeral Wetlands
Factsheet: Marsh Wetlands
Factsheet: Swamp Wetlands
Wetlands Restored by Waiora Manuherekia
See below the map of the wetlands we restored - whether it be fencing, weed control, planting or a mix of all. You can learn more about each of these wetlands by clicking on the landowner tiles above.
