Thanks to the Environmental Protection Authority NZ, we were lucky enough to do a Wilderlab eDNA (environmental DNA) test on each of our stream walks. 

Wilderlab eDNA kits are highly sensitive tests that detect the smallest traces of target organisms from their environment, and are well suited for mapping species distributions and ecological monitoring, allowing the groups to see what insects, animals, plants fish and birds have been present in the water through their DNA breadcrumbs - how cool is that! 

Please see links below for eDNA results so far:  

• Orepuki

• Lower Aparima

• Waimatuku

• Upper Aparima

• Mid Aparima

• Pourakino