Story: Northland region
Many of Northland’s estuaries contain extensive mangrove forests, which are expanding in some places. This area of mangroves is on the coast near Paihia. Although some people regard them as a potential pest, it is widely agreed that mangroves provide a valuable environment for a range of estuarine life.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Shirley Williams
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