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The Northland Īnanga Spawning Habitat Restoration Project (NĪSHRP), a Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust initiative, has been a hugely successful, three-year effort to protect and restore īnanga (whitebait) spawning habitats in Northland. The project's work was largely funded by Ministry for the Environment, with valuable financial and practical support from Fonterra and a range of other funders. Through this project, we have worked collaboratively with mana whenua, communi

Information on the devastating algal bloom in South Australia, and what it could mean for New Zealand

We talked to Te Rau about how the programme is making waves, both above and below the surface, in Northland and Auckland.

How water temperature can help or hinder our stream animals' health.

An introduction to underwater visual clarity in New Zealand's streams with Briar Broad and Hana Aickin

Book your snorkelling experience in a marine reserve with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.

Whānau about to snorkel at Mimiwhangata last summer Last summer, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Te Uri o Hikihiki hapū...

The project to protect the Northland mudfish.

Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (MTSCT) is looking for a summer Marine Intern in the Auckland region. In your internship role you...

In April 2025, passionate freshwater and marine champions gathered at Ōnuku Marae on the shores of Akaroa Harbour for the annual Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (MTSCT) wānanga This year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Impact and Building Resilience”, was an experience that rippled through every kōrero, dive, hīkoi, and connection made.