Stream assessment reports

In July 2004 we finished a two-year project walking 26 of the city's streams, gathering ecological and engineering data for the sake of preservation and restoration.

Our streamwalkers surveyed fish species, vegetation, erosion, spawning areas, wet levels, stormwater outfall pipes, water clarity, and how much of the stream is lined with concrete or piped.

The data collected will be used in “The Kokopu Connection” project to apply for consents from the Auckland Regional Council to operate, maintain and upgrade the city's stormwater networks. It will also help North Shore City create stream management plans that will govern the level and types of development permitted in the catchment areas around them.

The comprehensive urban survey of streams in North Shore City is believed to be the largest carried out at any council throughout New Zealand.

Please select a stream name to view its report and maps.

Stream assessment summaries