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From Barrens to Forests: The Local Mission to Save Tutukaka’s Kelp
At Church Bay, haukainga, local residents and conservationists gathered to learn about the vital role of kelp forests in the Tutukaka Harbour.
May 223 min read
Protecting kākahi - one catchment group at a time
When you use the term ‘kākahi’, many people give you a blank stare. It’s the te reo name for our freshwater mussels. They’re surprisingly common across New Zealand, but are hard to spot given they spend much of their lives buried in sediment. The average Kiwi has never even seen one alive…though they might have seen mysterious shells on a stream bank and wondered where they came from.
May 72 min read
Wai Connection Year 2 Report
We are pleased to announce the release of the Wai Connection Year 2 Report.
Nov 12, 20251 min read
Searching for one of the rarest animals in the North Island
The project to protect the Northland mudfish.
Jul 25, 20253 min read
From the Kaimais to Kaiaua - Grassroots training for catchment groups in the Waikato
Grassroots training empowers Waikato communities to restore streams, monitor freshwater, and protect īnanga spawning sites #waiconnection
Mar 27, 20255 min read
Not your usual cup of tea: Southland's tannin stained streams
In February 2025, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust dipped our toes into southern waters. The wānanga was run with Thriving Southland.
Feb 17, 20253 min read
Waimārama Wānanga - Toe biters and torrentfish
Three days of freshwater fun in the Hawkes Bay. Participants learned about īnanga spawning, how to measure health of waterways, ...
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Environs Te Uri o Hau - Community Based Freshwater Monitoring Workshop
In May 2023 Whitebait Connection delivered a Community Based Freshwater Monitoring (CBFM) training event to Environs Te Uri o Hau which incl
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Whangaroa Monitoring Workshop: Continued
A group of kaitiaki who undertook the Fresh Water monitoring workshop delivered by Whitebait Connection in June have continued testing.
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Mitimiti mahi with Me He Wai
Whitebait Connection Coordinators Pat & Tracey were in Mitimiti in June 2023 training Matihetihe Marae hau kāinga and Te Rarawa's crew
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Awhitu eggs: the search for īnanga spawning habitats
How likely are you to find Īnanga eggs the first time you search? On average, not likely...unless you have Ngāti's eyes!
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Whangaroa Monitoring Workshop
Kaitiaki Whangaroa sharing their experience of a Community Based Freshwater monitoring workshop held in Whangaroa in June 2023
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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