Desktop assessment of selected ecosystem services provided by terrestrial geothermal sites in the Waikato Region

The Freshwater Ecosystem Services project involves assessments of ecosystem services (and their values) from freshwater bodies in the Waikato region. 

In Phase 2 of the project, the concepts were applied to 38 terrestrial geothermal sites in the Waikato region. The results were discussed and presented in this report.

The assessment is based on information gathered during earlier surveys of each of the geothermal sites. Key results are provided by site. 

The services and values identified in the project are also presented in a web map.  See the link at the bottom of this page.

Note: The appendices have been broken into smaller parts (above) as follows:

Part 1: Appendix 1 - Site summaries

• Horohoro, Waikite Valley, Northern Paeroa Range, Maungaongaonga, Waiotapu, Maungakakaramea (Rainbow Mountain), Whakamaru

Part 2: Appendix 1 - Site summaries

• Waipapa Stream Geothermal Site, Tirohanga Road, Paerata Road, Whangapoa Springs, Matapan Road, Te Kopia,  Murphy’s Springs, Waihunuhunu

Part 3: Appendix 1 - Site summaries

• Orakeikorako, Waikato River Springs, Orakonui,  Whangairorohea, Longview Road, Wharepapa Road, Golden Springs 

Part 4: Appendix 1 - Site summaries

• Ohaaki, Otumuheke, East Taupō, Waipahihi Valley, Mountain Road, Wairakei Valley, Te Kiri o Hine Kai 

Part 5: Appendix 1 - Site summaries

• Karapiti, Rotokawa, Hipaua, Tokaanu Lakeshore Wetland, Maunganamu, Tokaanu

Part 6: Appendix 1 - Site summaries, Appendix 2, Appendix 3

• Te Maari Craters, Ketetahi, Emerald Lakes/Red Crater
• Appendix 2 - Ecosystem services provided by geothermal ecosystems  including description and indicators for quantification
• Appendix 3 - Common plant names used in text

Report: TR 2018/27

Authors: Jo McQueen-Watton; Chris Bycroft (Wildlands)