Publication

Title: Instream flow assessment for Papawai Stream
Document: Instream flow assessment for Papawai Stream (PDF, 815 KB)
Date published: 1 December 2009
WRC Publication No: GW/EMI-T-09/332
Abstract: This report investigates flow requirements for sustaining key ‘instream’
values of the Papaul Stream and its tributary Tilson’s Creek. These
instream values include ecological, recreational and Maori cultural values
relating to the stream’s environment.

The report recommends minimum flows of 160 L/s in the Papawai Stream
and 110 L/s in Tilson’s Creek; these flows should be considered for the
next Regional Freshwater Plan. Other recommendations are also made.