In 2020 Pukenui School engaged in a Whitebait Connection programme with ex Programme Coordinator Nina. Their programme included a field trip to Korakanui Stream, Houhora for a stream investigation.
Here are the results from their testing:
- Habitat Assessment - The students noticed that the stream had some riparian planting and was well-shaded in most parts. They also noticed there were lots of native trees around
- Water Temperature - 19-22 degrees celsius
- Water Clarity - 30-70cm
- pH - 6.5-7
- Macroinvertebrates - midges, mayflies, woody cased caddisflies, freshwater shrimp and snails
- Fish - inanga and common bullies were caught
