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McGregor Swamp
Description:
Type/Class:
Swamp 2
Size:
2.9 ha.
Altitude:
0-20 m above sea level.
Approximate location:
West of the intersection of Beach Street and Stewart Street, Waikouaiti.
NZTM (centre point): E1418070 N4946590
Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.100, Map F56..
Territorial Authority:
Dunedin City Council.
Recorded Values:
Value |
Description |
|
|---|---|---|
A5 |
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A1-A4, A6-A9 |
No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
Other Information:
- Composition of Carex sp. and willow (Salix sp.). 2
- Some drainage has occurred. 2
- Included in the Statutory Acknowledge for Te Tauraka Poti (Merton Tidal Arm). This was a major mahinga kai for kainga and pa located on the coast north of the Otago Peninsula. The wetlands were a rich source of kai, including tuna (eels), black flounder (Rhombosolea retiaria), giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) and waterfowl. The wetlands were particularly valued as a spawning ground for whitebait/inaka (Galaxias spp.). 19
Aerial view of McGregor Swamp (March 2006)
McGregor Swamp (2005) “51”
References:
2. Ausseil, A.G., Newsome, P., Johnson, P, (2008) Wetland Mapping in the Otago Region. Landcare Research Contract Report prepared for the Otago Regional Council.
51. Otago Regional Council - Photo Archive.
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