Large wetland being created in Central Hawke's Bay
13 Apr, 2021 12:46 AM
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The 1.6 hectare wetland is being planted with 24,000 native wetland and riparian plants.
CHB Mail
A large wetland is being constructed in Tukipo, Central Hawke's Bay to investigate how wetlands can be used to remove nitrogen and other contaminants from farm run-off and improve the health of surrounding waterways.
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is working in partnership with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa), Fonterra and the Tukipo Catchment Group to build the 1.6ha wetland, which is being planted with 24,000 native wetland and riparian plants.