Gallery 0 Results Reset search Close Alpine wetland on Key Summit, Fiordland, South Island New Zealand Amanda Chapman I took this photo at the Pekapeka Wetlands, near to my hometown of Hastings, New Zealand. These wetlands have had a revamping in recent years. Floyd Pepper Whangamarino Ramsar Site Department of Conservation of New Zealand PekaPeka Wetland, Hastings. Matt Flower Pekapeka Wetlands in Hastings, New Zealand. Floyd Pepper The whio or blue duck is only found in New Zealand. There are less that 3000 left in NZ, so everyone counts! Tara Swan Wetland Photography 2015 Jayde Pickworth My photos are of the Wakapuaka Wildlife Reserve, a community conservation project and the connected estuary called Nelson Haven. The reserve has been established to recreate a unique wetland area on the outskirts on Nelson City. This beautiful Wetland area is separated from the Tasman Bay and the mountains of Kahurangi National Park by a 13km boulder bank stretching from Mackay Bluff to the Cut of Nelson Harbour. The people of Nelson are beginning to realise the importance of wetlands as an integral part of their natural environment. They hope by recreating wetlands it will help protect the haven, wider environment and the wildlife that inhabits these spaces. Gracie Lewis PekaPeka Wetland, Hastings. Matt Flower The Takahe are found in the swamp/ marshlands of the South Island. They rely on the wetlands for food for themselves, and rely on the aquatic insects to feed their chicks. Tara Swan Wetland with amazing reflection 2015 Jayde Pickworth Wetlands attract all sorts of bird life. The black swan raises its family here as it provides food and protection. This mother did a wonderful job of raising her young, all made it to adulthood. I have been quite attached to these birds so watching them grow up was lovely. Tara Swan This is Pekapeka Swamp, south of Hastings, New Zealand. It is being restored back to its former glory by the local council who recognise its importance. Rachel Hyde