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A directory of wetlands in New Zealand

On the Department of Conservation site, this is a comprehensive, 46-page directory of wetlands with maps, charts and other information (PDF, 235KB).
The economic values of Whangamarino Wetland

A Department of Conservation paper that quantifies the value of the Whangamarino wetland during floods.
National Wetland Trust of New Zealand

This trust was set up in 1999 to increase public knowledge and appreciation of New Zealand’s wetlands.
Wetlands conservation

On the Department of Conservation site, this page has education kits, posters and a range of information about wetlands.

More suggestions and sources

Johnson, Peter, and Philippe Gerbaux. Wetland types in New Zealand. Wellington: Department of Conservation, 2004.
Johnson, Peter N. Wetland plants in New Zealand. Lincoln: Manaaki Whenua, 1991.
Stephenson, Gordon. Wetlands – discovering New Zealand’s shy places. Wellington: Government Printing Office, 1986.

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