The Taiharuru catchment area covers around 2,300ha, with the estuary occupying 368ha. The catchment forms part of a wider pattern of estuaries – Whangarei Harbour, Pataua, Horahora, Ngunguru – a system of ecological “stepping stones”, especially for birds. The area has witnessed a long period of Maori settlement and more recent European activities which has … Continue reading The Catchment