Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 1, 2019 17:08:12 GMT 12
IWI, SCIENTISTS TO STUDY HOKIANGA HARBOUR SILT THREAT
Far North iwi hopes a $100,000 science grant will help improve understanding of how the Hokianga Harbour has changed since people arrived in the country — and what can be done to restore its health.
The study comes amid mounting concerns over the state of the harbour, where human activity, particularly deforestation, has led to species loss, poor water quality and high levels of siltation.
The funding was awarded to Crown-owned research institute GNS Science and Te Rarawa Anga Mua, a subsidiary of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12235790
Far North iwi hopes a $100,000 science grant will help improve understanding of how the Hokianga Harbour has changed since people arrived in the country — and what can be done to restore its health.
The study comes amid mounting concerns over the state of the harbour, where human activity, particularly deforestation, has led to species loss, poor water quality and high levels of siltation.
The funding was awarded to Crown-owned research institute GNS Science and Te Rarawa Anga Mua, a subsidiary of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12235790
