The year 9 science classes at Otamatea High School had a great time learning about freshwater in term 4 of 2022 as part of their taiao kaupapa delivered by Environs Te Uri o Hau the environmental arm of the local hapū Te Uri O Hau Settlement Trust.
Patricia from Whitebait Connection collaborated with the Ngā Maunga Tapu team from Environs Te Uri O Hau to deliver the freshwater component of this kaupapa. Students tested water quality at the awa in the community walkway near school and observed fish species including īnanga, yellow eye mullet and invasive gambusia.
The students worked with Shaun Holland from Kaipara Pest Free to then take action with possum control by the awa. Thanks goes to Shaun Holland and the Ngā Maunga Tapu team from Te Uri O Hau for collaborating on this programme.
If you would like to find out more about this programme delivery to Otamatea High School feel free to contact Whitebait Connection Programme Coordinator Patricia Clark: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.