CBER Reports

1. Gully restoration guide. Bruce Clarkson has had a long-standing interest in the restoration of gully vegetation. Please refer to the information on the launch of this guide. Its full reference is:

Wall, K. and B. Clarkson. 2001. Gully restoration guide: A guide to assist in the ecological restoration of Hamilton's gully systems. Hamilton City Council, Hamilton. 52 p.

Refer also to the gully guide web site.

2. Botany of the Waikato: This list of plant species accompanies the book by Professor Clarkson, Merilyn Merrett, and Theresa Downs. 

3. New Zealand microphytologists guide and directory by Dr Vivienne Cassie-Cooper

4. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research contract reports

Clarkson, B.D. 1999: Comments on the Otorohanga Domain Passive Recreation Areas. CBER Contract Report 1. Prepared for Otorohanga District Council, July 1999. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 6pp.

Clarkson, B.D.; Downs, T.M. 1999: Report on the Swamp Maire Population at Hammond Bush. CBER Contract Report 2. Prepared for Hamilton City Council, July 1999. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 7pp.

Stephens, D.W.; Clarkson, B.D. 1999: Report on Problem Weeds at Hammond Bush. CBER Contract Report 3. Prepared for Hamilton City Council, November 1999. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 13pp.

Stephens, D.W.; Clarkson, B.D.; Downs, T.M. 2000: A Restoration Plan for Hammond Bush. CBER Contract Report 4. Prepared for Hamilton City Council, April 2000. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 9pp.

Downs, T.M.; Clarkson, B.D.; Beard, C.M. 2000: Key Ecological Sites of Hamilton City. CBER Contract Report 5. Prepared for Hamilton City Council, June 2000. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 3 volumes; 48pp, 77pp, 63pp.

Clarkson, B.D.; Stephens, D.W. 2000: Utility of Environmental Domains as a Framework for Assessing Representativeness of Terrestrial and Wetland Natural Areas – Stage 1 Report. CBER Contract Report 6. Prepared for Environment Waikato, June 2000. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 21pp.

Downs, T.M.; Clarkson, B.D. 2001: Environmental Protection Overlay Site Assessments. CBER Contract Report 7. Prepared for Hamilton City Council, January 2001. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 77pp.

Clarkson, B.D.; Downs, T.M. 2001: Utility of Environmental Domains as a Framework for Assessing Representativeness of Terrestrial and Wetland Natural Areas – Stage 2 & 3 Report. CBER Contract Report 8. Prepared for Environment Waikato, April 2001. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 26pp.

Hicks, B.J.; Reynolds, G.B.; Jamieson, P.M. 2001. Assessment of the stream conditions associated with the Hudson Street Gully erosion control works. CBER Contract Report 9. Prepared for the Hamilton City Council, July 2001. Unpublished report, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 10pp. 

Downs, T.M.; Clarkson, B.D.; Mc Lean, D.A. 2001: Definition of Established Plantings Zone and Proposed Restoration Zone within Otorohanga Domain. CBER Contract Report 10. Prepared for Otorohanga District Council, May 2001. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 14pp.

Clarkson, B.D.; Downs, T.M. 2001. Te Ngae Kahikatea Stand – assessment of significance under section 6(c) of the Resource Management Act (1991) and possibilities for management to a defined height.CBER Contract Report 11. Prepared for Rotorua District Council, September 2001. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 25pp.

Hicks, B.J. G.B. Reynolds, and J.L. Laboyrie. 2001. Management of the University of Waikato campus lakes: progress report number 2. CBER Contract Report 12. Prepared for the Site Committee of The University of Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 10 pp.

Hicks, B.J. G.B. Reynolds, J.L. Laboyrie, and C.D.H. Hill. 2001. Ecological and physical characteristics of the Te Awa O Katapaki Stream, Flagstaff, Waikato. CBER Contract Report 13. Prepared for CDL Land (NZ) Limited. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 19 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., G.B. Reynolds, P.M. Jamieson, and J.L. Laboyrie. 2001 Fish populations of Lake Ngaroto, Waikato, and fish passage at the outlet weir. CBER Contract Report 14. Prepared for the Waipa District Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 22 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., N. Bryant, J.D. Green, G.B. Reynolds, and J. L. Laboyrie. 2002. Management of the University of Waikato campus lakes: progress reports number 3 and 4. CBER Contract Report 15. Prepared for the Site Committee of The University of Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 14 pp.

Fraser, M. J.; Clarkson, B. D. 2002: Te Ngae Kahikatea Stand: Sustainable management and mitigation plan of the kahikatea trees providing for the 2.0 % flight path height restrictions. CBER Contract Report 16. Prepared for Rotorua District Council by Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences. The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 10 pp + Appendix.

Fraser, M. J.; Clarkson, B. D. 2002: Te Ngae Kahikatea Stand: Management and Restoration for Te Ngae Kahikatea Stand. CBER Contract Report 17. Prepared for Rotorua District Council by Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences. The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 16 pp + 2 Appendices.

Hicks, B.J; 2002: Macroinvertebrates and water quality: a teaching guide. CBER Contract Report 18. Prepared for the Biotin teachers' evening by the Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences. The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 10 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., McCullough, C.D., and Bell, D.G. 2002. Estimating the abundance of banded kokopu (Galaxias fasciatus Gray) in small streams by nocturnal counts under spotlight illumination. CBER Contract Report 19. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. 2002. A review of the report entitled "Project Aqua: Environmental study - aquatic ecosystems: instream habitat and flow regime requirements". CBER Contract Report 20. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J., N. Bryant. 2002. Management of the University of Waikato campus lakes: progress reports number 5: The effect of bore water additions to Oranga Lake. CBER Contract Report 21, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, the University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Stevens, M.I., Clarkson, B. and McLean, D.A. 2002. Rototuna ecological survey. CBER Contract Report 22, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, the University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and Bryant, N. 2002. Management of the University of Waikato campus lakes: Final report. CBER Contract Report 23, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, the University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Stevens, M.I., Clarkson, B. 2002. Eastern Land Options Scoping Study. CBER Contract Report 24, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, the University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Stevens, M.I., Hogg, I.D., Cody, A.D. 2003. Habitat characterisation of geothermally influenced waters in the Waikato. CBER Contract Report 25, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Campbell, D., Clarkson, B., Clarkson, B. 2003. Issues facing Southland's wetlands—recommendations for future management. CBER Contract Report 26, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, School of Science and Technology, University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. 2003. Effects of Project Aqua on the lower Waitaki River, with emphasis on the flow recommendations. Confidential client report prepared for Kingett Mitchell Ltd. CBER Contract Report 27, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, the University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Clarkson, B.D., McQueen, J.C., Walbert, K. 2003. Eupatorium cannabinum Invasion in Ihupuku Swamp, Waverley. CBER Contract Report No. 28. Prepared for Department of Conservation, June 2003. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

McQueen, J.C. and Clarkson, B.D. 2003. An Ecological Restoration Plan for Waiwhakareke (Horseshoe Lake), Scoping Report for Hamilton City Council, September 2003. CBER Contract Report No. 29. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and D.G. Bell. 2003. Electrofishing survey of the Manawatu, Whanganui, and Mokau rivers, and Lake Rotorangi, Patea River.CBER Contract Report No. 30. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

McQueen, J.C. and B.D. Clarkson. 2003. Biodiversity on Maungatautari: Information required for funding request by the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust to the Ministry of Economic Development.CBER Contract Report No. 31. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and C.A. Ring. 2004. Boat electrofishing survey of Te Weta Bay, Lake Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 32. Client report prepared for the Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Conservancy. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J., D.G. Bell, C.A. Ring, and G.W. Tempero. 2004. Boat electrofishing survey of Apata Pond and Lake McLaren. CBER Contract Report No. 33. Client report prepared for the Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Conservancy, and Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J. 2004. Flow evaluation for the Manganui River, Taranaki, downstream of Tariki Road, between the Mangaotea and Mangamawhete Streams. CBER Contract Report No. 34. Confidential client report prepared for Kingett Mitchell Ltd, Christchurch. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

McQueen, J.C. (complier) 2004. An Ecological Restoration Plan for Maungatautari. Contributing authors: Smuts-Kennedy, C; Collier, K; Clarkson, B.D.; Burns, B. and MacGibbon, R. CBER Contract Report No. 35. Prepared for Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. 2004. Effects of irrigation water abstraction from the Ashburton River on chinook salmon passage, fish and invertebrate habitat, and water temperature. CBER Contract Report No. 36. Confidential client report prepared for Kingett Mitchell Ltd, Christchurch. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

McQueen, J. 2004. Management Plan for Waiwhakareke (Horseshoe Lake) Natural Heritage Park. CBER Contract Report No. 37. Prepared for the Hamilton City Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

McQueen, J. and E. Grove. 2004. Ecological Effects of a Proposed Road for Land in National Park. CBER Contract Report No. 38. Report Prepared for St. Peter's School, Cambridge. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J., N. Ling, M.W. Osborne, D.G. Bell, and C.A. Ring. 2005. Boat electrofishing survey of the lower Waikato River and its tributaries. CBER Contract Report No. 39. Client report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J., D.G. Bell, C.A. Ring. 2005. Boat electrofishing survey of the Waimapu and Kopurererua streams, Bay of Plenty, Waitara River, and a pond at Mokoia, Taranaki. CBER Contract Report No. 40. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty and the Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Grove, E. and Clarkson, B.D. 2005. An ecological study of Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense Lour.) in the Waikato Region, CBER Contract Report No. 41. Prepared for Environment Waikato Regional Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Miller, D.C. and Hicks, B.J. 2006. Physical environment, nutrient budget, and ecology of Lake Moana-nui, Tokoroa. CBER Contract Report No. 42. Client report prepared for South Waikato District Council and Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Grove, E. and Clarkson, B.D. 2006. Weavers Lake: Landuse Practices and Landscape Management. CBER Contract Report No. 43. Client report prepared for Solid Energy NZ Ltd. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Grove, E., B. Paris and B.D. Clarkson. 2006. Waiwhakareke Restoration Plantings: Establishment of Monitoring Plots 2005-06. CBER Contract Report No. 44. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Cary, S.C., B.J. Hicks, N.J. Crawford and K. Coyne. 2006. A culture-independent approach to develop a sensitive genetic-based detection and enumeration capability for Didymosphenia geminata. Client report prepared for MAF Biosecurity New Zealand.  CBER Contract Report No. 45. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D., M. Hamilton and C. McBride. 2006. Nutrient and water budget for Lake Tarawera. CBER Contract Report No. 46. Report prepared for the Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J., A.J. Daniel, and D.G. Bell. 2006. Boat electrofishing survey of the lower Waikanae River, Ratanui Lagoon, and Lake Waitawa. CBER Contract Report No. 47. Client report prepared for Department of Conservation, Wellington Conservancy. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Aldridge, B.M.T.A. and B.J. Hicks. 2006. The distribution of fish in the urban gully system streams of Hamilton City. CBER Contract Report No. 48. Client report prepared for Environment Waikato and Hamilton City Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Ling, N. 2007. A preliminary evaluation of Uretiti Beach sand mine borrow pits for native fish translocation. CBER Contract Report No. 49. Client report prepared for Labonte Coastal Consultants Ltd. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Riceman, M.S. and B.J. Hicks. 2007. The feasibility of using otolith microchemistry to trace movements of rainbow trout and common smelt in lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua. CBER Contract Report No. 50. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Allan, M.G, B.J. Hicks, L. Brabyn. 2007. Remote sensing of the Rotorua lakes for water quality. CBER Contract Report No. 51. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Clarkson B. D., P.M. Wehi and L.K. Brabyn. 2007. Bringing nature back into cities: urban land environments, indigenous cover and urban restoration. CBER Contract Report No. 52. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Özkundakci, D. and D. Hamilton. 2006. Recent studies of sediment capping and flocculation for nutrient stabilisation. CBER Contract Report No. 53. Report prepared as part of the Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand (LERNZ). Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Beaton, R., D. Hamilton, M. Brokbartold, C.Brakel, and D. Özkundakci. 2007. Nutrient budget and water balance for Lake Ngaroto. CBER Contract Report No. 54. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Duggan, I. C. 2006. The potential for inferring the trophic state of Lake Wairarapa using zooplankton community composition. CBER Contract Report No. 55. Client report prepared for Wellington Regional Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.  

Pilditch, C. 2007. Independent Review: Ecological monitoring of the Okura and Whiford Estuaries 2004-2005: Temporal and spatial extension of regional models (Ford & Anderson 2005 (ARC TP287)). CBER Contract Report No. 56. Client report prepared for Auckland Regional Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Paul, W. and S. Wood. 2007. University of Waikato protocol for the analyses of freshwater phytoplankton samples. CBER Contract Report No. 57. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Clarkson, B. D., B. R. Clarkson, T. M. Downs. 2007. Indigenous vegetation types of Hamilton Ecological District. CBER Contract Report No. 58. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B. J. 2007. How many koi? Preliminary estimates of koi carp abundance from boat electrofishing. CBER Contract Report No. 59. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Duggan, I.C. 2007. Assessment of the water quality of ten Waikato lakes based on zooplankton community composition. CBER Contract Report No. 60. Client report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J. 2007. Goldfish: the "new" pest fish. Evidence presented in support of CBER's submission to Environment Waikato's Draft Regional Pest Management Strategy. CBER Contract Report No. 61.  A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Cary, S.C., B.J. Hicks, K.J. Coyne, A. Rueckert, C.E.C. Gemmill, C.M.E. Barnett. 2007. A sensitive genetic-based detection capability for Didymosphenia geminata (Lyngbye) M. Schmidt: Final report. Client report prepared for MAF Biosecurity New Zealand.  CBER Contract Report No. 62. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Ashraf, S., L. Brabyn, B.J. Hicks. 2007. Remote sensing of freshwater habitat for large rivers and lakes of Waikato region using sub-pixel classification technique. CBER Contract Report No. 63. A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J. D.G. Bell, J. Brijs, and W. Powrie. 2007. Boat electrofishing survey of five Waitakere City ponds CBER Contract Report No. 64. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J. S.C. Cary, and C.M.E. Barnett. 2007. Field guide for didymo DNA sample collection. CBER Contract Report No. 65. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Brijs, J., Hicks, B.J., and D.G. Bell. 2008. Boat electrofishing survey of common smelt and common bullies in the Ohau Channel. CBER Contract Report No. 66. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Brijs, J., Hicks, B.J., and D.G. Bell. 2008. Electrofishing survey of the fish community in the Whangamarino Wetland. CBER Contract Report No. 67. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

McBride, C., D. Hamilton, M. Gibbs, P. White, L. Stewart. 2008. BioFish survey of Lake Taupo, 2006. CBER Contract Report No. 68. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J., J. Brijs, J. Heaphy, and D.G. Bell. 2008. The use of boat electrofishing for koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) control in the Kauri Point catchment. CBER Contract Report No. 69. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B. J., D. Hamilton, N. Ling, and S. Wood. 2007. Top down or bottom up? Feasibility of water clarity restoration in the lower Karori Reservoir by fish removal. CBER Contract Report No. 70.  Report prepared for the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D. and T.Uraoka. 2004. Lake Rotoiti fieldwork and modelling to support considerations of Ohau channel diversion from Lake Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 71. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Faithfull, C., and D. P. Hamilton, 2008. Comparisons of densities of phytoplankton, cyanobacteria and Aulacoseira in the Waikato, 1973-2006. CBER Contract Report No. 72. A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Burger, D.F., C.L. Faithfull and D. P. Hamilton, 2005. A coupled hydrodynamic-ecosystem model of the proposed Mokau Reservoir. CBER Contract Report No. 73. A report prepared for Ryder Consulting. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Beyá, J., D. Hamilton and D. Burger. 2005. Analysis of catchment hydrology and nutrient loads for Lakes Rotorus and Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 74. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D., C. McBride, L. Chong and M. Gibbs, 2005. Variability of physical and biological parameters in Lake Taupo: BioFish survey 2004-5. CBER Contract Report No. 75. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.  

Hamilton, D., W. Alexander, and D. Burger, 2004. Nutrient Budget for Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua. Part I: Internal Nutrient Loads. CBER Contract Report No. 76. A report for the Lakes Water Quality Society, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D.P., 2008. A brief review of recent cyanobacteria monitoring results in the Waikato River. CBER Contract Report No. 77. A report prepared for Mighty River Power. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Faithfull, C.L., D.P. Hamilton, D.F. Burger, and I. Duggan, 2005. Waikato Peat lakes sediment nutrient removal scoping exercise. CBER Contract Report No. 78. A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

McBride, C., L. Luo, D.P. Hamilton, Z. Guangwei, Q. Boqiang, 2008. Science to Market conference, Beijing, China: Lake monitoring using wireless sensor buoys in New Zealand and China. CBER Contract Report No. 79. A report prepared for the New Zealand Ministry of Research, Science & Technology. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton and Nanjing Institute of Geography & Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGLAS), Nanjing, Peoples Republic of China.

Duggan, I.C. 2008. Zooplankton composition and a water quality assessment of seventeen Waikato lakes using rotifer community composition. Client report prepared for Environment Waikato. CBER Contract Report No. 80. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Paul, W., Özkundakci, D. and Hamilton, D.P. 2008: Modelling of restoration scenarios for Lake Ngaroto. CBER Contract Report No. 81. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D.P., 2008. To be announced. CBER Contract Report No. 82. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

McBride, C.G. 2008. Lake Taihu water quality monitoring station: Technical manual. CBER Contract Report No. 83. Prepared for the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Paul, W., D. Hamilton, 2008. Sediment Removal as a Restoration Measure for the Campus Lakes. CBER Contract Report No. 84. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.  

Cornes T., Wehi P., Clarkson B.D. 2008. Waiwhakareke Restoration Plantings: Remeasurement of Monitoring Plots 2007/08. CBER Contract Report No. 85. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Cornes T., Wehi P., Clarkson B.D. 2008. Waiwhakareke Restoration Plantings: Establishment of Experimental Monitoring Plots 2008. CBER Contract Report No. 86. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Ashraf, S., L. Brabyn, B.J. Hicks. 2008. Evaluating remote sensing data classification techniques for mapping freshwater habitats in the Tongariro River delta, Lake Taupo. CBER Contract Report No. 87. A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Ling, N., Landman, M. 2008. Bioaccumulation of toxic heavy metals in koura of the Te Arawa Lakes: brief summary of findings (June 2006 - June 2008). CBER Contract Report No. 88. Client Report Prepared for the Te Arawa Lakes Trust. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 8 pp.

Hicks, B.J., M.R. Roper, T. Ito, J.A.T. Boubee, and D.I. Campbell. 2008. Passage of inanga (Galaxias maculatus) over artificial ramps as a means of restoring access to stream habitat. CBER Contract Report No. 89. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Knox, M.A., B.J. Hicks, J.C. Banks, and I.D. Hogg. 2008. Fish biosurveillance by genetic methods: a feasibility study. CBER Contract Report No. 90. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D., C. McBride and T. Uraoka. 2005. Lake Rotoiti fieldwork and modelling to support considerations of Ohau Channel diversion from Lake Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 91. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Zhang, C., Hamilton, D.P., Stewart, L.T., White, P. and Hakopa, W. 2008. Phytoplankton biomass and composition, and nutrient concentrations in Lake Taupo outflow. CBER Contract Report No. 92. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, Brendan J., Jeroen Brijs, Dudley Bell. 2009. Boat electrofishing survey of Lake Rotokaeo, Hamilton. CBER Contract Report No. 93. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Gillon, N., P. White and D. Hamilton. 2009. Groundwater in the Okataina caldera: model of future nitrogen loads to Lake Tarawera. CBER Contract Report No. 94. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Collier, K.J., J. Clapcott and R.J. Young. 2009. Influence of human pressures on large river structure and function. CBER Contract Report No. 95. Client report prepared for Cawthron Institute, Nelson. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D.P., W. Paul, C. McBride and D. Immenga. 2009. Water flow between Ohau Channel and Lake Rotoiti following implementation of a diversion wall. CBER Contract Report No. 96. Prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Brijs, J., B.J. Hicks, and D.G. Bell. 2009. Boat electrofishing survey of common smelt and common bullies in the Ohau Channel in December 2008. CBER Contract Report No. 97. Prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Blair, J.M., B.J. Hicks. 2009. An investigation to determine origin: age and otolith chemistry of a brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) found at Okawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 98. Prepared for Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Campbell, K. and B.J. Hicks. 2009. Review of gambusia (Gambusia affinis: Poeciliidae) from a New Zealand perspective. CBER Contract Report No. 99. Prepared for Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and J. Brijs. 2009. Boat electrofishing survey of the upper Turitea Reservoir, Palmerston North. CBER Contract Report No. 100.Prepared for Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

J. Brijs, B.J. Hicks, N. Ling, and D. Bell. 2009. Pest fish survey of Hokowhitu (Centennial) Lagoon, Palmerston North. CBER Contract Report No. 101. Prepared for Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Floyd, C. 2009. Identification of potential karst ecosystems in the Waikato region: A report for the Environment Waikato Significant Natural Areas Programme. CBER Contract Report No. 102. Prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Ashraf, S., L. Brabyn, B.J. Hicks. 2009. Remote sensing of freshwater Environments: Trial application in the Lower Waikato River. CBER Contract Report No. 103. A report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Ling, N., O'Brien, L.K., Miller, R., Lake, M. 2009. Methodology to survey and monitor New Zealand mudfish species. CBER Contract Report No. 104. Department of Conservation and Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 60pp. 

Blair, J. M. and B. J. Hicks. 2009. Movement of rainbow trout and common smelt between lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua determined by otolith microchemistry: a summary of analyses between 1 October 2005 and 30 June 2009. CBER Contract Report No. 105. A report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 25pp. 

Ling, N. and J. Brijs. 2009. Utuhina Stream monitoring 2009: fish and aquatic invertebrates. CBER Contract Report No. 106. Client Report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 17pp.

Brijs, J., B.J. Hicks, and W.S. Powrie 2009. Spatial and temporal abundance of mysid shrimp (Tenagomysis chiltoni) in shallow lakes in the Waikato region. CBER Contract Report No. 107. Client Report prepared for Environment Waikato. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Ling, N. 2009. Proposed monitoring of Northland mudfish (Neochanna heleios) in the Waitangi Forest wetlands: effects of increased sewage effluent discharge. CBER Contract Report No. 108. Client Report prepared for Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 10 pp.

Banks, J.C. and B.J. Hicks. 2009. Genetic identification of fish. CBER Contract Report No. 109. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Blair, J.M. and B.J. Hicks. 2009. Otolith chemistry, stomach contents and stable isotope analysis of a snapper (Pagrus auratus) caught in the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia. CBER Contract Report No. 110. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and J. Brijs. 2009. Boat electrofishing survey of Lake Ngaroto. Client Report prepared for Waipa District Council. CBER Contract Report No. 111. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Brijs, J., B.J. Hicks, and D.G. Bell. 2010. Boat electrofishing survey of common smelt and common bully in the Ohau Channel in December 2009. CBER Contract Report No. 112. Prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Cornes, T., B.D. Clarkson. 2010. Assessment of vegetation condition and health at Claudelands Bush (Jubilee Bush; Te Papanui). CBER Contract Report No. 113. Prepared for Hamilton City Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hopkins, A. 2010. Is there a lack of science resources and specialists for kaiako at Kura reo o Waikato?. CBER Contract Report No. 114.  Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J., C. Baker, R. Tana, W. Powrie, D. Bell. 2010. Boat electrofishing of the Waikato River upstream and downstream of the Huntly Power Station: spring 2010. CBER Contract Report No. 115.  Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hamilton, D.P., Paul, W., McBride, C. and D. Immenga. 2010. Water flow between Ohau Channel and Lake Rotoiti following implementation of the diversion wall. Part B. CBER Contract Report No. 116.  Prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J. and G.W. Tempero. 2011. Comparative boat electrofishing surveys of Lake Waahi in 2007 and 2011. CBER Contract Report No. 117. Prepared for Genesis Energy. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Paul, W., McBride, C., Hamilton, D.P., Hopkins, A. and Özkundakci, D. 2011. Modelled restoration scenarios for Lake Hakanoa. CBER Contract Report No. 118. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Muraoka, K., Paul, W., Hamilton, D.P., von Westerhagen, N. 2010. Effect of different operational regimes of Okere Gates on the effectiveness of the Ohau Channel diversion wall in Lake Rotoiti. CBER Contract Report No. 119. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Daniel, A.J. and D.K.J. Morgan. 2011. Lake Ohinewai pest fish removal. CBER Contract Report No. 120. Prepared for Waikato Conservancy, Department of Conservation. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Cornes, T.S., R.E. Thomson, B.D. Clarkson. 2012. Key ecological sites of Hamilton City. CBER Contract Report No. 121. Prepared for Prepared for Hamilton City Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Abell, J.M., D.H. Hamilton. 2011. Spot sampling of nutrient concentrations in the Puarenga catchment, Rotorua. CBER Contract Report No. 122. Prepared for Prepared for Tuhourangi Tribal Authority. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Hicks, B.J., J.M. Blair, and R. Tana. 2011. The effect of the Ohau Channel diversion wall on movement of rainbow trout and common smelt between Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua using otolith chemical signatures: a summary of collections from 2005 to 2010. CBER Contract Report No. 123. A report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Hicks, B.J., Tana, R. and Bell D.G. 2011. Boat electrofishing survey of fish populations in the Ohau Channel in December 2010. CBER Contract Report No. 124. Prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Coleman, E., Cornes, T. S., Clarkson, B. D. 2010. Vegetation restoration plan: New Plymouth Fitzroy to Bell Block Coastal Walkway extension. CBER Contract Report No. 125. Prepared for the New Plymouth District Council. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Ling, N. 2012. Akerama Wetland mitigation: evaluation and recommendations. CBER Contract Report No. 126. Contract Report for Northern Civil Consulting Engineers Ltd. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Ling, N. 2012. An assessment of possible impacts of water level management in the Wairua River Wildlife Management Reserve. Contract Report for Northland Fish and Game Council, CBER Contract Report No. 127. Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.