Whitebait net
Native fish avoid the public spotlight by being secretive and nocturnal. Half of our fish species spend time at sea, which means they need unimpeded passage to get to their freshwater habitats. Native fish habitat is shrinking as wetlands are drained, streamside vegetation removed and barriers to fish passage placed in waterways.
New Zealand's native freshwater fish factsheet (PDF, 195K)
New Zealand large galaxiid recovery plan (PDF, 980K)
New Zealand non-migratory galaxiid fishes recovery plan (PDF, 162K)
Find out about the biology of whitebait and whitebait identification
Journey Up the CreekThis stimulating and easy-to-use bilingual website for students follows Dion, Rick, and Ani on a trip up the creek as they learn how fresh water supports life.
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOCHOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlifeWhale or dolphin strandings
