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Land & freshwater - all regions

Land & freshwater

Find out about land and freshwater conservation in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.

Lake Papaitonga

A tranquil dune lake in the Horowhenua coastal plain, Lake Papaitonga is an important refuge for wetland and forest birds.

Manawatu Estuary

Learn about this important feeding ground for migratory birds.

Pukepuke Lagoon

Pukepuke Lagoon is a dune lake resulting from the formation of sand dunes along the coast near Tangimoana.

 

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Conservation - all regions

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Tongariro Whanganui Taranaki Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 7 378 3885
Email:   TWTConservancy@doc.govt.nz
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