Resources

Scavenger hunts

Embark on a nature adventure with themed scavenger hunts: plants, birds, bugs, water, pests, or our general hunt!

Macroinvertebrate ID

Identify freshwater critters with our macroinvertebrate ID guide, with text and images from the NIWA guide.

Experiment:

Wetland in a Pan

Investigate how wetlands slow floodwaters and prevent erosion with this experiment.

Manu at Matuku Link

Find out which bird species you might see in the wetlands around Matuku Link with our bird guide.

Whose footprints?

Identify the footprints of common species you may find in a tracking tunnel with this handy guide.

Wetland Plants

Explore unique plant species you may encounter in our wetlands with this informative factsheet.

Love Bittern

Learn more about our namesake, the matuku-hūrepo and what makes this bird so special from Love Bittern! And don’t forget to take a look at their website.

KCC’s Wetlands Issue

Explore the 2024 winter issue of KCC’s amazing magazine. With activities, information and inspiring stories of kiwi kids! Make sure you check out KCC’s website too!

Creative Kaitiaki: Tuna 

Learn about tuna (eels) with our friends at Auckland Zoo / Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover their unique features, threats, and try drawing a tuna!

Te Reo o te Repo

The Voice of the Wetland is an online wetland handbook created collaboratively between the Waikato Raupatu River Trust and Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research.

Streamside Planting Guide

Learn more about what to plant on stream edges with this handy guide from Waitākere City Council. Note: any contact details on this resource are outdated.

Stream Health Assessment

Conduct a simple assessment of the health of your local waterway using this guide from Greater Wellington Regional Council, available in English and Te Reo Māori.

Local Area Plan

Find out more about Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley. including local history and plans for the future.