PCE (2002) Boggy Patch or Ecological Heritage? – Valuing Wetlands in Tasman.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Wellington.
An investigation into the Tasman District Council’s management of wetlands. Reviews context for the sustainable management of wetlands at a strategic level. Includes consideration of RMA, international conventions (Ramsar), and nationwide and regional approaches to wetland management.
Goff, J. Nicol, S. and H. Rouse (eds) (2003) The New Zealand Coast - Te Tai o Aotearoa.
Dunmore Press, Palmerston North. 312p ISBN 0-86469-438-5
Chapter 10: Long and Short Term Environmental Changes in Coastal Wetlands.
Controller and Auditor General (2001) Meeting International Environmental Obligations.
Office of the Controller and Auditor General, Wellington. ISBN 0-477-028756
This report looked at 4 of approximately 50 multilateral environmental agreements that NZ is party to. Part 3, The RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, found major obstacles to implementation, including the absence of any coherent national policy covering wetlands. A national policy statement under the RMA is discussed as a means of remedying this gap. Available online at www.oag.govt.nz, under 'Reports'.
Journal Articles
Hansford, D. (2003) Manawatu Estuary: A Case for Recognition.
Forest and Bird, no.309, August 2003. p28-9.
The wetlands of the Manawatu Estuary are being considered for listing as a wetland of international importance, under the RAMSAR Convention 1971.
Web-Based Resources
Visit your regional council’s website for information and news on wetlands, and wetland restoration projects in your area. To find a council, visit the Local Government NZ website www.lgnz.co.nz.
Site: www.doc.govt.nz/publications
Resources: Regular newsletter ‘Wetlands News’.
Highlights conservation issues, news and events relating to wetlands.
Site: www.fishandgame.org.nz
Resources: Fish and Game’s site has an extensive section on wetlands.
Site: www.wetlandtrust.org.nz
Resources: National Wetland Trust has information and reports on wetlands and their management. Trust newsletters, and news about the National Wetland Centre at Te Kauwhata.
 |
