Te mārama ki te āhua o ngā wai māori o Tāmaki Makaurau
Understanding Auckland's fresh water
Freshwater health depends on how we manage our streams, rivers, lakes, aquifers and springs, as well as the surrounding ecosystems living within these waters, and the sustainable use of the surrounding land.
Monitoring and reporting
We are undertaking environmental monitoring at approximately:
- 100 rivers
- 29 lakes
- 80 rainfall catchments
- 79 groundwater sites.
We use monitoring data to:
- develop baseline state reports that identify the current health of our fresh water
- understand the effects of current and potential practices on freshwater systems
- inform our decision-making process for policies
- measure how effective the changes that we make are in achieving targets and outcomes for freshwater health.
Useful links
Visit our Freshwater Viewer for detailed mapping information about fresh water in our region.
Visit our state and trend dashboard to find out about the health of our waterbodies.
Visit Knowledge Auckland for further information, data, and reports about fresh water in Auckland.
Related topics
| Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) in Auckland | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-strategy-policy-standards/freshwater-management-policy-standards/implementing-national-policy-statement-freshwater-management-auckland | Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) in Auckland | Find out what the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) will mean for Auckland. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Environment | |
| Caring for waterways | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/looking-after-our-waterways/Pages/caring-for-waterways.aspx | Caring for waterways | Manage your stream by adding plants and rocks to slow down the flow of water and reduce erosion. Keep the stream free of rubbish and chemicals. Avoid spreading freshwater pests. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Water quality | |
| Auckland Water Strategy | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-strategy-policy-standards/Pages/auckland-water-strategy.aspx | Auckland Water Strategy | Find out about our vision and strategy for the future of Auckland's waters. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Water quality | |
| Feedlots and stockholding areas | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-strategy-policy-standards/freshwater-management-policy-standards/Pages/feedlots-stockholding-areas.aspx | Feedlots and stockholding areas | Find out about Government's new regulations for feedlots and stockholding areas. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Environment | |
| Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/topic-based-plans-strategies/environmental-plans-strategies/Pages/regional-pest-management-plan.aspx | Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) | Information about our plan to set priorities for managing animal and plant pests. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Strategies | |
| Freshwater stock exclusion regulations | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-strategy-policy-standards/freshwater-management-policy-standards/Pages/compliance-monitoring-freshwater-regulations.aspx | Freshwater stock exclusion regulations | Find out how recent changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan are designed to protect and regulate freshwater in Auckland and New Zealand. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Environment consultation | |
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