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NOTORNIS QUARTERLY JOURNAL of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand Volume Sixteen, Number Two, lune, 1969 NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS Contributions should be type-written, double- or treble-spaced, with a wide margin, on one side of the paper only. They should be addressed to the Editor, and are accepted o?, condition that sole publication is being offered in the first instance to Notornis." They should be concise, avoid repetition of facts already published, and should take full account of previous literature on the subject matter. The use of an appendix is recommended in certain cases where details and tables are preferably transferred out of the text. Long contributions should be provided with a brief summary at the start. Reprints: Twenty-five off-prints will be supplied free to authors, other than of Short Notes. When additional copies are required, these will be produced as reprints, and the whole number will be charged to the author by the printers. Arrangements for such reprints must be made directly between the author and the printers, Te Rau Press Ltd., P.O. Box 195, Gisborne, prior to publication. Tables: Lengthy and/or intricate tables will usually be reproduced photographically, so that every care should be taken that copy is correct in the first instance. The necessity to produce a second photographic plate could delay publication, and the author may be called upon to meet the additional cost. nlastrutions: Diagrams, etc., should be in Indian ink, preferably on tracing cloth, and the lines and lettering must be sufficiently bold to allow of reduction. Photographs must be suitable in shape to allow of reduction to 7" x 4", or 4" x 3f". -
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MAF $outtr lsland *nanga spawning sur\feys, ïg8g - 1gg0 ISSN 0113-2s04 New Zealand tr'reshwater Fisheries Report No. 133 South Island inanga spawning surv€ys, 1988 - 1990 by M.J. Taylor A.R. Buckland* G.R. Kelly * Department of Conservation hivate Bag Hokitika Report to: Department of Conservation Freshwater Fisheries Centre MAF Fisheries Christchurch Servicing freshwater fisheries and aquaculture March L992 NEW ZEALAND F'RESTTWATER F'ISHERIES RBPORTS This report is one of a series issued by the Freshwater Fisheries Centre, MAF Fisheries. The series is issued under the following criteria: (1) Copies are issued free only to organisations which have commissioned the investigation reported on. They will be issued to other organisations on request. A schedule of reports and their costs is available from the librarian. (2) Organisations may apply to the librarian to be put on the mailing list to receive all reports as they are published. An invoice will be sent for each new publication. ., rsBN o-417-O8ffi4-7 Edited by: S.F. Davis The studies documented in this report have been funded by the Department of Conservation. MINISTBY OF AGRICULTUBE AND FISHERIES TE MANAlU AHUWHENUA AHUMOANA MAF Fisheries is the fisheries business group of the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. The name MAF Fisheries was formalised on I November 1989 and replaces MAFFish, which was established on 1 April 1987. It combines the functions of the t-ormer Fisheries Research and Fisheries Management Divisions, and the fisheries functions of the former Economics Division. T\e New Zealand Freshwater Fisheries Report series continues the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Fisheries Environmental Report series. -
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1617 1980/226 THE FRESHWATER FISHERIES REGULATIONS (WEST COAST AND WESTLAND) MODIFICATION NOTICE 1980 PURSUANT to section 83 (2) ( d) of the Fisheries Act 1908, and to regulation 7 of the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1951, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries hereby gives the following notice. NOTICE 1. Title-This notice may be cited as the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations (West Coast and Westland) Modification Notice 1980. 2. Commencement-This notice shall come into force on the 14th day after the date of its notification in the Gazette. 3. Application-This notice shall be in force only within the West Coast and Westland Acclimatisation Districts. 4. Modification of regulations-The Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1951 * are hereby modified as follows: Limit Bag (a ) No person shall on anyone day take or kill more than 14 acclimatised fish (being trout or salmon) of which no more than 4 may be salmon and no more than 10 may be trout: Size Limit (b) No person shall take or kill in any manner whatever or inten tionally have in his possession any trout or salmon that does not exceed- (i) In the case of any salmon, 30 cm in length: (ii) In the case of any trout, 25 cm in length: Open Season Exceptions (c) No person shall fish at any time for acclimatised fish in any stream flowing into Lake Wahapo or Lake Mapourika: *S.R. 1951/15 (Reprinted with Amendments Nos. 1 to 13: S.R. 1976/191) Amendment No. 14: (Revoked by S.R. 19761268) Amendment No. 15: S.R. 19761268 Amendment No. -
Chemical Weathering in Highsedimentyielding Watersheds
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, VOL. 110, F01008, doi:10.1029/2003JF000088, 2005 Chemical weathering in high-sediment-yielding watersheds, New Zealand W. Berry Lyons and Anne E. Carey Department of Geological Sciences and Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA D. Murray Hicks NIWA Research, Christchurch, New Zealand Carmen A. Nezat1 Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Received 3 September 2003; revised 14 September 2004; accepted 30 November 2004; published 15 February 2005. [1] We have determined the chemical erosion yields for fifteen watersheds in New Zealand, ranging in size from 12.2 to 2928 km2. These rates, coupled with previously measured physical erosion yields, allow us to compare these two modes of landscape denudation. The physical erosion yields are some of the highest measured in the world. Although in most instances the chemical erosion yields are only a small fraction of the total erosion yields, the absolute values are very high. Our data strongly support the notion that chemical erosion rates are greatly influenced by the yield of physical erosion and that the rapid production of fresh surfaces as a result of high physical erosion rates and subsequent denudation is critical to the high chemical erosion yields observed. Citation: Lyons, W. B., A. E. Carey, D. M. Hicks, and C. A. Nezat (2005), Chemical weathering in high-sediment-yielding watersheds, New Zealand, J. Geophys. Res., 110, F01008, doi:10.1029/2003JF000088. 1. Introduction Vance et al., 2003]. In general, the net, large-scale erosional potential of a landscape is thought to increase with precip- [2] Over the past decade, a debate has occurred regard- itation, drainage area and slope [Montgomery et al., 2001]. -
PART ONE This Management Plan
F I S H AND GAME NEW ZEALAND WEST COAST REGION SPORTS FISH AND GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN To manage, maintain and enhance the sports fish and game resource in the recreational interests of anglers and hunters AIRPORT DRIVE PO BOX 179 HOKITIKA 1 2 FOREWORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN I am pleased to present the Sportsfish and Game Management Plan for the West Coast Fish and Game Council. This plan has been prepared in line with the statutory responsibilities of Fish and Game West Coast following extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. It identifies issues and establishes goals, objectives, and implementation methods for all output classes. While it provides an excellent snapshot-in-time of Fish and Game West Coast it should be noted that, as well as ongoing issues, there are likely to be further challenges in the future which will have the potential to impact on angler/hunter opportunities and satisfaction. To this extent, this plan must be seen as a document designed to be capable of addressing changing requirements by way of the annual workplan and in response to ongoing input from anglers and hunters, as well as other users of fish and game habitat. The West Coast Fish and Game Council welcomes such input. Andy Harris Chairman 3 SPORTS FISH AND GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN To manage, maintain and enhance the sports fish and game resource in the recreational interests of anglers and hunters CONTENTS Foreword from the chairman ................................................. 3 Contents .................................................................................... 4 Executive summary .................................................................. 5 PART ONE This management plan ............................................................ 6 Introduction .............................................................................. 8 PART TWO Goals and objectives ............................................................ -
Regional Relief Characteristics and Denudation Pattern of the Western Southern Alps, New Zealand
Geomorphology 71 (2005) 402–423 www.elsevier.com/locate/geomorph Regional relief characteristics and denudation pattern of the western Southern Alps, New Zealand Oliver Korupa,*, Jochen Schmidtb, Mauri J. McSaveneyc aWSL Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, CH-7260 Davos, Switzerland bNational Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research, Christchurch, New Zealand cInstitute for Geological and Nuclear Sciences, Lower Hutt, New Zealand Received 7 June 2004; received in revised form 1 April 2005; accepted 27 April 2005 Available online 5 July 2005 Abstract The Southern Alps of New Zealand are the topographic expression of active oblique continental convergence of the Australian and Pacific plates. Despite inferred high rates of tectonic and climatic forcing, the pattern of differential uplift and erosion remains uncertain. We use a 25-m DEM to conduct a regional-scale relief analysis of a 250-km long strip of the western Southern Alps (WSA). We present a preliminary map of regional erosion and denudation by overlaying mean basin relief, a modelled stream-power erosion index, river incision rates, historic landslide denudation rates, and landslide density. The interplay between strong tectonic and climatic forcing has led to relief production that locally attains ~2 km in major catchments, with mean values of 0.65–0.68 km. Interpolation between elevations of major catchment divides indicates potential removal of l01–103 km3, or a mean basin relief of 0.51–0.85 km in the larger catchments. Local relief and inferred river incision rates into bedrock are highest about 50–67% of the distance between the Alpine fault and the main divide. -
West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board
Meeting Paper For West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board TITLE OF PAPER STATUS REPORT AUTHOR: Jan Hania SUBJECT: Status Report for the Board for period ending 30 January 2015 DATE: 4 February 2015 SUMMARY: This report provides information on activities throughout the West Coast since the 28 November 2014 meeting of the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board. MARINE PLACE The annual New Zealand fur seal pup monitoring is being undertaken on Taumaka (one of the Open Bay islands), Wekakura and Cape Foulwind from 26-30 January. The information is a valuable component of assessing population dynamics of the species. There have been some interesting recent sightings of blue whales off the coast – see below. Groups of blue whales are not very common outside the polar seas, and these may be related to groups seen off Taranaki in recent years http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/9680087/A-rare-sight-Blue-whales-in-NZ-waters There is also an aerial Hector’s dolphin population survey presently underway off the West Coast Tai Poutini, being done by Cawthron Institute under contract to Ministry for Primary Industries. This mainly involves a series of line transects going up to 20 miles offshore, between Farewell Spit and Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, similar to a survey that was done about 15 years ago. KARAMEA PLACE Planning Comments were provided on two filming applications in the Kahurangi National Park. Visitor Management The new Mackay Hut on the Heaphy Great Walk is open and in use. The old hut is in the process of being decommissioned and will be removed from site by mid February. -
South Island Fishing Regulations for 2020
Fish & Game 1 2 3 4 5 6 Check www.fishandgame.org.nz for details of regional boundaries Code of Conduct ....................................................................4 National Sports Fishing Regulations ...................................... 5 First Schedule ......................................................................... 7 1. Nelson/Marlborough .......................................................... 11 2. West Coast ........................................................................16 3. North Canterbury ............................................................. 23 4. Central South Island ......................................................... 33 5. Otago ................................................................................44 6. Southland .........................................................................54 The regulations printed in this guide booklet are subject to the Minister of Conservation’s approval. A copy of the published Anglers’ Notice in the New Zealand Gazette is available on www.fishandgame.org.nz Cover Photo: Jaymie Challis 3 Regulations CODE OF CONDUCT Please consider the rights of others and observe the anglers’ code of conduct • Always ask permission from the land occupier before crossing private property unless a Fish & Game access sign is present. • Do not park vehicles so that they obstruct gateways or cause a hazard on the road or access way. • Always use gates, stiles or other recognised access points and avoid damage to fences. • Leave everything as you found it. If a gate is open or closed leave it that way. • A farm is the owner’s livelihood and if they say no dogs, then please respect this. • When driving on riverbeds keep to marked tracks or park on the bank and walk to your fishing spot. • Never push in on a pool occupied by another angler. If you are in any doubt have a chat and work out who goes where. • However, if agreed to share the pool then always enter behind any angler already there. • Move upstream or downstream with every few casts (unless you are alone). -
Mcculloughs Creek Hydropower Scheme Supplementary Ecology Report
McCulloughs Creek Hydropower Scheme Supplementary Ecology Report Report Number: 1708124 Prepared for No. 8 Limited 22 August 2018 CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Purpose and Scope 4 1.2 Summary of Proposal 4 1.3 Overview of Current Ecological Investigations 4 2.0 Request For Further Information 5 3.0 Terrestrial Vegetation 5 3.1 Nature of The Pipeline Corridor 5 3.2 Significant Tree Removal 6 3.3 Below Ground Impacts 7 4.0 Terrestrial Fauna 8 4.1 Bats 8 4.2 Herpetofauna 11 4.3 Avifauna 14 5.0 Freshwater Habitat 17 5.1 Desktop Review 17 5.2 Evaluation 17 6.0 Fish 21 6.1 Desktop Review 21 6.2 Evaluation 21 7.0 Macroinvertabrates 28 7.1 Desktop Review 28 7.2 Evaluation 28 8.0 Assessment of Potential Effects 29 8.1 Freshwater Ecology 29 9.0 Recommendations 32 9.1 Supplementary Ecological Investigations 32 9.2 Design Updates 32 9.3 Monitoring and Management 32 10.0 Conclusions 33 Appendix A Report Limitations 34 Appendix B Department of Conservation Request for Further Information 35 Appendix C Penstock Options and Tree Heights 43 Appendix D Complete List of Avifauna Documented in The Wider Landscape 45 Project Team: Marc Choromanski, Senior Ecologist – Report Author Connor Whiteley, Senior Ecologist – Report Author 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose and Scope This report1, prepared by Ecology New Zealand Limited (ENZL) for No. 8 Limited (‘the client)’, presents the results of supplementary ecological assessments undertaken as part of the proposed McCulloughs Creek Hydropower scheme (‘the Project’) located in Whataroa, Westland. -
Kohaihai River Karamea/Mokihinui Area Waimangaroa and Wharatea Rivers Deadmans Creek Ngakawau River Hokitika River Orowaiti Rive
Orowaiti River Nile (Waitakere) River Access from S/H 67 bridge. Small tidal river with mudflats, Accessible from S/H 6 bridge downstream 1 km to mouth, Kohaihai River best fished on incoming tide. and upstream via river bed to Awakari confluence and Access from road end at the beginning of Heaphy track. above. Fly and spinning both successful. Nymph or dry fly Trout not abundant and confined to the tidal lagoon and a work well further up, particularly large cicada imitations few hundred metres above swing bridge. Spinning, fly and Okari River during mid-late summer. bait possible. Small river with moderate population of browns in tidal zone. Best accessible by boat. Ohikanui River Karamea/Mokihinui area Access: Lower reaches of the Karamea River up to the Buller River Scenic bouldery bush clad Buller tributary accessible from gorge may be accessed via farm land on either side of river The Buller enters the sea at Westport after its long journey S/H 6. Suitable both spinning and fly fishing in lower but please leave gates as you find them. North River mouth from the Nelson Lakes. reaches, dry or nymph from about 1 hour’s walk upstream. Recommended that at least a full day be set aside to fish access available via Karamea Holiday Park or South from Upstream of Lyell the river lies within the Nelson / this river. Flagstaff Rd. Mid river reaches accessible from the Karamea Marlborough Fish and Game Region. Good numbers of gorge walking route. medium sized brown trout are plentiful in the early to mid Little Wanganui River offers good fishing from the part of the season and sea-runners inhabit lower reaches Fox, Pororari and Punakaiki River Wangapeka valley or Blue duck. -
West Coast Conservation Management Strategy 2010-2020
WEST COAST TE TAI O POUTINI Conservation Management Strategy Volume II 2010–2020 Published by: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy Private Bag 701 Hokitika New Zealand © Crown Copyright Cover: Whitebaiting, Okuru Estuary. Photo by Philippe Gerbeaux. ISBN (Hardcopy): 978-0-478-14721-6 ISBN (Web PDF): 978-0-478-14723-0 ISBN (CD): 978-0-478-14722-3 ISSN 0114-7348 West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy Management Planning Series No. 10 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 LAND UNITS 3 Table 1: Land Units Managed By The Department In The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy 3 3.0 PROTECTED LAND 5 Table 2: Protected Lands Managed By Other Agencies In The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy 5 4.0 LAND STATUS 7 Table 3: Summary Of West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy Public Conservation Lands By Land Status 7 Table 4: Summary Of West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy Public Conservation Lands By Overlying Land Status 7 5.0 INVENTORY 9 How to Use the Schedules 9 Inventory KeY 11 SCHEDULE 1 13 Alphabetical index of names for land units managed by the Department 13 SCHEDULE 2 45 Inventory of public conservation lands located within the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy 45 6.0 MAPS 129 Map Index 130 Map 1 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9 Map 10 iii iv West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy - Volume II 1.0 INTRODUCTION This inventory identifies and describes (in general terms) all areas managed by the Department within the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy area as at 1 July 2009, and meets the requirements of section 17D(7) of the Conservation Act 1987. -
ECONOMICS of RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE
Multiple infrastructure failures and restoration estimates from an Alpine Fault earthquake: Capturing modelling information for MERIT T. R. Robinson R. Buxton T. M. Wilson W. J. Cousins A. M. Christophersen ERI Research Report 2015/04 November 2015 ECONOMICS of RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE e Economics of Resilient Infrastructure programme is a collaborative New Zealand Government funded research programme between the following people and organisations: DISCLAIMER This report has been prepared by the Economics of Resilient Infrastructure (ERI) Research Programme as part of a collaborative research programme funded by the New Zealand Government. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by ERI, the ERI collaborators accept no responsibility for any use of, or reliance on any contents of this Report by any person or organisation and shall not be liable to any person or organisation, on any ground, for any loss, damage or expense arising from such use or reliance. Contact organisation for inquiries and correspondence is GNS Science Ltd, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt 5040. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE Robinson, T. R; Buxton, R.; Wilson, T. M.; Cousins, W. J.; Christophersen, A. M. 2015. Multiple infrastructure failures and restoration estimates from an Alpine Fault earthquake: Capturing modelling information for MERIT, ERI Research Report 2015/04. 80 p. T. R. Robinson, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand R. Buxton, GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand T. M. Wilson, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand W. J. Cousins, GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand A. M. Christophersen, GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand © Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited, 2015 ISSN 2382-2325 (Print) ISSN 2382-2287 (Online) ISBN 978-0-908349-47-0 (Print) ISBN 978-0-908349-48-7 (Online) CONTENTS ABSTRACT .........................................................................................................................