Wetlands are areas of land which are permanentely or intermittently covered in water. They are many types of wetlands in New Zealand including bogs, marshes, swamps, seepages, and the edges of rivers, lakes and estuaries.
The most up to date information about wetlands is available from The Ministry for the Environment
Wetlands Factsheet(external link)
Council Officer, Trevor James
ph. 03 543 8562
email: trevor.james@tasman.govt
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