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Nepia, RE. 2023. Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park 2022 Ground Truthing. ERI Report No. 167. Client report prepared for Hamilton City Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Ta-iao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 59 pp. 

Tempero G.W. 2023. Sediment Aluminium Content of Lake Okaro: 2021 Monitoring Survey. ERI Report No. 166. Report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute. Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science, University of Waikato. Hamilton, New Zealand. 19 pp. 

Caskey L. and Tempero G. 2022. Hamilton City Long-tailed Bat Survey: Annual Monitoring Report, 2022. ERI Report No. 165, a report prepared for Project Echo. Environmental research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 19 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., Duggan, I.C., and Burdon, F.J. 2022. Aquatic ecology of Lake Waiwhakareke (Horseshoe Lake). ERI Report No. 164, a client report prepared for the Hamilton City Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, The University of Waikato, Hamilton.

Duggan, I.C. 2022. Zooplankton Communities, and TLI and Lake Health Assessments, of Selected Lakes in the Wellington regionERI Report No. 163, a client report prepared for the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 12 pp. doi:10.15663/ERI.Report.163

Bryan KR, BT Stewart, A Rahdarian and C Rautenbach. 2023. Ōhiwa Harbour Delft3D sediment transport modelling to support the National Policy Statement on Freshwater (NPS-FM). ERI Report No. 162, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 16pp. 

Bryan, K.R. & Stewart, B.T. 2022. Tauranga Harbour DELWAQ Nutrient Modelling to support the implementation of the National Policy Statement on Freshwater (NPS-FM). ERI Report No. 161, a client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 92 pp. ISSN 2463-6029 (Print) & ISSN 2350-3432 (Online). 

Fensham E., Ling N. and Tempero G.W. 2022. Toxicological effects of aluminium in relation to diel pH changes on fish and kōura. ERI Report No. 160, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 42 pp.

Ling N 2021. Waitangi Soda Springs alum dosing – bioavailability of aluminium 2011-2020. ERI Report Number 159. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, School of Science, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 9 pp. 

Hicks B.J., W. S. Powrie and G. Larkin. 2022. Boat electrofishing salvage of fish in the Mangamahoe Low Head Dam reservoir. ERI Report No. 158, a client report prepared for New Plymouth District Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 9 pp. 

Tempero, G.W. 2022. Phytoplankton nutrient limitation in Lake Rotorua. ERI Report No. 157, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 36 pp. 

La Croix, A.D. 2022. Recent and historical sedimentation and sediment characteristics of Ōhiwa Harbour, New Zealand. ERI Report No. 156, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute – Te Tumu Whakaora Taiao, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato. doi:10.15663/ERI.Report.156

Duggan I. and Hussain E. 2021. Assessment of trophic state change and lake health in selected lakes of the Auckland Region based on zooplankton assemblages: 2012-2019. ERI Report No. 155, a client report prepared for Auckland Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 17pp. 

Hawes I. and Battershill C. 2021. Review of elements of Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation of the proposal to build an aerodrome, and ancillary structures, at Davis Station, Antarctica. ERI Report No. 154, a client report prepared for The Australian Antarctic Division. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Tauranga. 78pp.

Ling, N. 2021. Utuhina Stream monitoring 2006-2020: In-stream alum dosing effects on fish and aquatic invertebrates. ERI Report No. 153, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 28 pp.

Ross P.M. 2021. The coastal habitats of Tairawhiti: A review of the scientific, local, and customary knowledge. ERI Report No. 152, a client report prepared for Gisborne District Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Tauranga, New Zealand. 81 pp. 

Tempero G.W. and Davies-Calway C. 2021. Sediment aluminium content of lakes Rotorua and Rotoehu: 2020 monitoring survey. ERI Report No. 151, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 43 pp. 

Cho E, Hamilton DP, White P and McBride CG. 2020. Catchment and lake water quality modelling to assess management options for Lake Rerewhakaaitu. ERI Report No. 150, a client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 45 pp. 

Farnworth, B., Wallace, K.J., Hall, M.M., Clarkson, B.D. 2021. Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park 2021 Long-term Monitoring: Report on Ecological Restoration Progress. ERI Report No. 149, a client report prepared for Tui 2000 and the Hamilton City Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 54 pp. 

Beet CR and Lee CK. 2021. Baseline terrestrial biology assessment for the Scott Base Redevelopment project. ERI Report No. 148, a client report prepared for Antarctica New Zealand. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 31pp.

Nepia, RE and Drage P. 2021. Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park 2020 ground truthing. ERI Report No. 147, a client report prepared for Tui 2000. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 50pp.

Abell, J., C.G. McBride, C.G., T. Baisden. 2020. Assessing effects of changes to nutrient loads on Lake Tarawera water quality: Model simulations for 2010 to 2020. ERI Report No. 144, a client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 55 p + appendices. 

McBride, C.G., Verburg, P. 2019.  Estimated catchment loads of nitrogen and phosphorus to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes. ERI Report No. 143, a client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 85 pp. 

Farnworth, B., Wallace, K.J., Cornes, T. 2021. Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Long-term Monitoring Report of Ecological Restoration Progress. ERI Report No. 141, a client report prepared for Tui 2000 and the Hamilton City Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 38 pp. 

O’Neill, T. 2020. Scott Base Redevelopment CEE environmental monitoring report: Year two (December 2019 - January 2020). ERI Report No. 140, a client report prepared for Antarctica New Zealand.Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 60pp. doi: 10.15663/ERI.Report.140

O’Neill, T. 2019. Scott Base Redevelopment CEE environmental monitoring report: Year one (January 2019). ERI Report No.139, a client report prepared for Antarctica New Zealand. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 52pp. doi: 10.15663/ERI.Report.139

Ross PM. 2020. Assessment of impacts of mechanical spat harvesting on the surf clams of Te Oneroa a Tōhē. ERI Report No.138, a client report prepared for the Te Oneroa a Tōhē Spat Working Group. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 32pp. 

Elliot Noe E., Wallace K.J., Cornes T.,  Kirby C.L. 2020. A three-part report: Overview of the Kukutaaruhe Gully Restoration Initiative, Operational Forest Restoration Plan for Kukutaaruhe Gully and Ecological Restoration Plan Template. ERI Report No.136, a client report prepared for the Kukutaaruhe Education Trust. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Tempero G.W. 2020. Seasonal changes in phytoplankton nutrient limitation: Lake Rotorua. ERI Report No. 135, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 37 pp. 

Moon, V.G. and de Lange, W.P. 2019. Characteristics of sub-surface sediments in southern Stella Passage, Tauranga Harbour. ERI Report No. 133, a client report prepared for Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 62 pp. 

Tempero G.W. 2019. Aluminium content in near-shore sediments of Lake Rotorua. ERI Report No. 132, a client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 26 pp. 

Nepia, R., Drage P. 2019. Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park 2019 ground truthing. ERI Report No. 131, a client report prepared for Tui 2000 Inc. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 26pp.

McBride, C.G., Muraoka K., and Allan M.G. 2019. Lake water quality modelling to assess management options for Lake Hayes. ERI Report No. 129, a client report prepared for Otago Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 72 pp. 

Mullarney, J.C. and de Lange, W.P. 2019. Impacts on sediment transport of proposed expansion of the Port of Tauranga shipping channels and wharves. ERI Report No. 123, a client report prepared for Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 

Tempero, G.W., Powrie, W., Moore, T. and Hamilton, K. 2019. Invasive fish survey of Lake Karapiro by boat electrofishing. ERI Report No. 122. Environmental Research Institute, Division of Health, Engineering, Computing & Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Hicks, B.J. and Cursons, R. 2018. Development of a molecular tool to positively identify brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) from environmental DNA in water. ERI Report No. 120. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. ISSN 2463-6029 (Print), ISSN 2350-3432 (Online).

Mullarney, J. and de Lange, W. 2018. Hydrodynamic modelling of proposed expansion of the Port of Tauranga shipping channels and wharves. ERI Report No. 119. Client report prepared for Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Ross, P.M. 2018. Monitoring of subtidal reef biota off Motuotau Island in relation to dredge spoil dumping by the Port of Tauranga Ltd, 2014-2018. ERI Report No. 118. Client report prepared for the Port of Tauranga Limited.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 28pp.  

Tempero, G.W. 2018. Ecotoxicological Review of Alum Applications to the Rotorua Lakes: Supplementary Report. ERI Report No. 117. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G., Powrie, W. and Rawiri, L. 2018. Boat electrofishing survey of fish abundance in the Ohau Channel, Rotorua, in 2017. ERI Report No. 116. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J. and Allan, M.G. 2018. Estimation of potential contributions of brown bullhead catfish to the nutrient budgets of lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti. ERI Report No. 115. Client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Abell, J., McBride, C., Hamilton, D. 2018. Lake Water Quality Modelling to Estimate Sustainable Nutrient Loads to Lake Tarawera. ERI Report No. 112. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Allan, M.G., Hamilton, D.P., Muraoka, K.  2018. A coupled hydrodynamic-ecological model to test management options for restoration of lakes Onoke and Wairarapa. ERI Report No. 111. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J. and Bell, D.G. 2018. Boat electrofishing survey of the Awaiti and Bancrofts canals (Tee Head Canal), Piako River system. ERI Report No. 110. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Allan, M. 2017. Ecological modelling of water quality management options in Lake Waahi to support Hauanga Kai species: Technical report. ERI Report No. 108. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Death, R., Collier, K., Hudson, M., Canning, A., Niessen, M., David, B., Catlin, A., Hamer, M. and Pingram, M. 2017. Does artificial intelligence modelling have anything to offer traditional management of freshwater food resources? ERI Report No. 107.  Produced in collaboration with Innovative River Solutions Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Collier, K.J., Clearwater, S.J., Harmsworth, G., Taura, Y. and Reihana, K. 2017. Physical and chemical attributes affecting survival and collection of freshwater mahinga kai species. ERI Report No. 106.  Produced in collaboration with NIWA, Hamilton, and Landcare Research, Hamilton. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G., Powrie, W. and Douie, A. 2017. Boat electrofishing survey of fish abundance in the Ohau Channel, Rotorua, in 2016. ERI Report No. 105. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Ling, N. 2017. Alum dosing at Waitangi Soda Springs – bioavailability of aluminium in 2016ERI Report No. 103. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 8 pp. 

Ling, N. 2017. Puarenga Stream alum dosing – effects on Lake Rotorua/Sulphur Bay biota 2016. ERI Report No. 102. Client Report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 12 pp. 

Ling, N. 2017. Utuhina Stream monitoring 2016: In-stream alum dosing effects on fish and aquatic invertebrates. ERI Report No. 101. Client Report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.17 pp.

Hamilton, D.P., Dada, C.A. and McBride, C.G. 2017. Water Quality Modelling of Te Waihora/Lake EllesmereERI Report No. 100. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Me W., Hamilton D.P., Abell J.M. 2017. Simulating discharge and pollutants from the Waipa Stream catchment under different irrigation scenarios using the SWAT model. ERI Report No. 98. Client report prepared for Rotorua Lakes Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

McBride, C.G. and Hamilton D.P.  2016. Catchment and lake water quality modelling to assess management options for Lake Tutira. ERI Report No. 97. Client report prepared for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 76 pp. 

de Lange, W.P. and Moon, V.G. 2017. Shoreline changes for southeastern Matakana Island (Panepane Point) following capital dredging (2015-16). ERI Report No. 95. Client report prepared for Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 13 pp. 

Lehmann, M. K., Hamilton, D. P., Muraoka, K., Tempero, G. W., Collier, K. J., Hicks, B. J. 2017. Waikato shallow lakes modelling. ERI Report No. 94. Client report prepared for DairyNZ, Waikato River Authority, Waikato Regional Council, DOC/Fonterra Living Waters Partnership and Waipa District Council.  Environmental Research Institute, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Allan, M., 2017. Remote Sensing of Waikato Lakes. ERI Report No. 93. Client report for the Waikato Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Campbell, D.I., 2017. Assessment of the Ecohydrological Functioning of the Otakairangi Wetland, Northland. ERI Report No. 92. Client report for the Department of Conservation. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 42 pp. 

Dada A.C., Hicks B. J., Ling N., Hamilton D. P., Abell J.M. 2018. Assessment of effects of proposed treated wastewater discharge to the Te Arikiroa Thermal Channel and Sulphur Bay (Lake Rotorua). ERI Report No. 91. Client report prepared for Rotorua Lakes Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Tempero, G.W., Powrie, W. and Kim, B. 2017. Invasive Fish Boat Electrofishing Survey of Lake Arapuni. ERI Report No. 90. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 18 pp.  

Tempero, G.W. and Hamilton, D.P. 2016. Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoehu: Total and Non-crystalline Aluminium Content in Bottom Sediments. ERI Report No. 89. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 44 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., Tempero, G.W. and Powrie, W.S. 2017. Fish population and biomass estimates from mark-recapture for Lake Milicich, a shallow Waikato peat lake. ERI Report No. 88. Client report prepared for NIWA. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 19 pp. 

Lehmann, M. K., Schallenberg, L. A. and Allan, M. 2017. Feasibility of Aquatic Environmental Monitoring by Remote Sensing for the Waikato Region. ERI Report No. 87. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G., Powrie, W. and Robinson, F. 2016. Boat electrofishing survey of fish abundance in the Ohau Channel, Rotorua, in 2015ERI Report No. 86. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Dada, A. C., McBride, C. M., Verburg, P., Hamilton, D. P. 2016. Modelling the impact of sewage reticulation in the Lake Tarawera catchment. ERI Report No. 85. Client report prepared for the Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Ling, N. 2016. Waitangi Soda Springs Alum Dosing – bioavailability of aluminium 2015. ERI Report No. 83. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 8 pp.

Ling, N. 2016. Puarenga Stream alum dosing – summary of effects on lake biota 2015. ERI Report No. 82. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 12 pp.  

Ling, N. 2016. Utuhina Stream monitoring 2015: Effects of continuous alum dosing on fish and aquatic invertebrates. ERI Report No. 81. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.15 pp. 

Abell, J.M., McBride, C.M., Hamilton, D.P. 2015. Lake Rotorua Wastewater Discharge Environmental Effects Study. ERI Report No. 80. Client report prepared for Rotorua Lakes Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J., Sjardin C, Tempero, G.W., Powrie, W.S. 2016. Fish removal from New Zealand Steel Ltd’s water intake pond at North Head sand mine. ERI Report No. 79. Client report prepared for Tonkin and Taylor Ltd. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 11 pp. ISSN 2350-3432 

Hewitt C.L., 2016. National Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting System: Interim Peer Review of Tier 1 and Overall Programme Implementation Effectiveness. ERI Report No. 76. Client report prepared for Hauraki Iwi Collective.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

McBride C.G., Muraoka K., and Hamilton D. 2014. A water quality model for Lake Tikitapu. ERI Report No. 71. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 37 pp.  

Kirby, C.L. and Clarkson, B.D. 2016. Taranaki Biodiversity Priorities Forum, Discussion Report. ERI Report No. 70. Client report prepared for the Taranaki Biodiversity Trust. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G., Powrie W. and Caldwell C. 2016. Comparative fish abundance in the shallow Waikato lakes Whangape and HakanoaERI Report No. 69. Client report prepared for the Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Allan, M. 2016. A coupled hydrodynamic-ecological model of management options for restoration of Lake Ohinewai. ERI Report No. 68. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Ling, N. 2015. Waitangi Soda Springs alum dosing – bioavailability of aluminium 2013. ERI Report No. 67. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Tempero G.W., McBride C.G., Abell J., and Hamilton D.P. 2015. Anthropogenic phosphorus loads to Lake Rotorua. ERI Report No. 66. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 31 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G. and Powrie. W. 2015. Boat electrofishing survey of fish abundance in the Ohau Channel, Rotorua, in 2014ERI Report No. 65. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Garrett-Walker, J. 2015. Environmental cues for koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) spawning aggregations and bottleneck locations near Huntly, New Zealand. ERI Report No. 63. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 17 pp. 

Duggan, K. 2014. Perceptions of coarse anglers and freshwater managers, and the impact of these perceptions on management of non-indigenous invasive fish. ERI Report No. 62. A report to stakeholders and end users. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

McBride, C.G., Tempero, G.W., Hamilton, D.P., Cutting, B.T., Muraoka, K., Duggan, I.C. and Gibbs, M. 2015. Ecological Effects of Artificial Mixing in Lake Rotoehu. ERI Report No. 59. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Hicks, B.J., D.G. Bell, and W. Powrie. 2015. Boat electrofishing survey of the Awatapu Lagoon and lower Tarawera River. ERI Report No. 58. Client report prepared for Department of Conservation and Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tempero, G.W. 2015. Ecological Monitoring of Artificial Destratification Effects in Lake Rotoehu: 2014-2015. ERI Report No. 57. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 29 pp. 

Ling, N. 2015. Utuhina Stream monitoring 2014: effects of continuous alum dosing on fish and aquatic invertebrates. ERI Report No. 56. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 16 pp. 

Ling, N. 2014. Puarenga Stream alum dosing – summary of effects on lake biota 2013/2014. ERI Report No. 55. Client report prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 11 pp. 

Walker, J., Immenga, D., Sandwell, D. and Bryan, K. 2015. Mercury Bay Coastal Processes Study: Data Report for 2014 & 2015. ERI Report No. 53. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tempero, G. 2015. Ecotoxicological review of alum applications to the Rotorua Lakes. ERI Report No. 52. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hartland, A. 2015. Corrosion of the Ohau Channel Diversion Wall. ERI Report No. 50. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tempero, G., Hamilton D.P., 2014. Final report: inflow monitoring of the Rotopiko lakes and Lake Mangakaware. ERI Report No. 49. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council.  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 65 pp. 

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G. and Tana R. 2014. Boat electrofishing survey of fish abundance in the Ohau Channel, Rotorua, in 2013. ERI Report No. 47. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J., Bell, D.G. and Powrie, W. 2014. Boat electrofishing survey of the Kaituna River and Bell Road oxbow. ERI Report No. 46. Client report prepared for Department of Conservation and Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 16 pp. 

Banks J.C., Watson N., and Hogg I.D. 2014. Comparison of the efficiency of three methods of isolating fish DNA from environmental samples. ERI Report No. 45. Client report prepared for Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand (LERNZ).  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Banks, J.C., and Hogg, I.H. 2014. Development and validation of hydrolysis assays for seven species of exotic fish. ERI Report No. 44. Client report prepared for Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand (LERNZ).  Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 18 pp. 

De Lange, W. 2014. Distribution of silty sediments in the shallow subsurface of the shipping channels of Tauranga Harbour. ERI Report No. 43. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty  of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Kaneko, T., Clearwater, M. 2014. Effect of Irrigation on Yield and Fruit Quality of Rabbiteye Blueberry Growing on Mineral Soils in New Zealand. ERI Report No. 42. Client report prepared for Oakberry Farms Ltd. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 43 pp. 

Özkundakci, D., Pearson, L., McBride, C.G. and Hamilton, D.P. 2014. Lake Rotorua sediment survey. ERI Report No. 41. Client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks, B.J. and G.W. Tempero. 2014. Boat electrofishing survey of Lake Puketirini, Waikato. ERI Report No. 40 Client report prepared for Genesis Energy. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering,The University of Waikato, Hamilton. 13 pp.

Watson, N.T.N., Duggan, I.C., Collins, G.E., Beet, C.R., Woods, S.M., Banks, J.C. and Hogg, I.D. 2014. A Molecular-Based Assessment Tool for Characterising New Zealand Freshwater Zooplankton Communities. ERI Report No. 39. Client report prepared for Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Clarkson, B.D., Pudney, K.J., Duggan, I.C., Hamilton, D.P., Kirby, C.L., Bylsma, R.J. and Cornes T.S. Report to Hamilton City Council on the context for decision-making relating to the 5.1 hectares of public land adjoining Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park. ERI Report No. 38. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Collier, K., Death, R., Hamilton, D. and Quinn, J. 2014. Potential sciences tools to support Mahinga Kai decision making in the National Objectives Framework. ERI Report No. 37. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Collier, K., Clapcott, J. and Neale, M. 2014. A macroinvertebrate attribute to assess ecosystem health of New Zealand waterways for the National Objectives Framework: Issues and Options. ERI Report No. 36. Client report prepared for Ministry for the Environment. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tempero G.W. and Hamilton D. 2014. Storm Water Inflow to Oranga Lake, University of Waikato Hamilton CampusERI Report No. 33. Client report prepared for Facilities Management Division of the University of Waikato. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 18 pp. 

Jones, H. F. E., Özkundakci, D., Kochendoerfer, S., McBride, C., and Hamilton, D.  2014. Lake Rotokakahi water quality modelling. ERI Report No. 32. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.  

Jones, H. F. E., Hamilton D. P., 2014. Lake Whangape and Lake Waahi hydrodynamic modelling. ERI Report No. 31. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Campbell, D.I., 2013. CO2 exchange from Waikato farmed peat soils - Progress Report 2. ERI Report No. 30. Client report prepared for AgResearch. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 12 pp.

Hicks, B.J., Tempero G. 2013. Preliminary analysis of boat electrofishing in the Waikato River in the vicinity of the Huntly Power Station: Part 1 - fishing on 2 September 2013. ERI Report No. 29. Client report prepared for Genesis Energy Ltd. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Moon, V., de Lange, W., Jorat, E., Christophers, A., Moerz, T., 2013. Sub-surface stratigraphy of Stella Passage, Tauranga Harbour. ERI Report No. 28. Client report prepared for the Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Jones, H. F. E., Hamilton D. P., 2013. Quantitative assessment of the Waikato River delta for fish habitat management: field survey, GIS and hydrodynamic modelling. ERI Report No. 27. Client report prepared for Waikato Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks B.J., Tana R, and Bell D.G. 2013. Boat electrofishing surveys of fish populations in the Ohau Channel in 2011 and 2012. ERI Report No. 26. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Bryan, K.R., Douglas E, and Pilditch C.A. 2013. Setting water quality limits and monitoring turbidity for the Port of Tauranga, Part A: Preliminary Investigation. ERI Report No. 25. Client report prepared for Port of Tauranga. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Hicks B.J., Tana R 2013. Life history analysis of chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) from lakes Mapourika and Paringa, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand, by otolith microchemistry. ERI Report No. 24. Client report prepared for West Coast Fish and Game Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Jones, H., Hamilton D., Muraoka K. 2013. Facilitating rafting on the Kaituna River: The effect of manipulating Lake Rotoiti outflow on the function of the Ohau diversion wall. ERI Report No. 23. Client report prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Wu N., Daniel A., Tempero G. 2013. Fish biomass and gonad development in the Rotopiko (Serpentine) lakes. ERI Report No. 20. Client report prepared for Department of Conservation. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Schipper L.A., Parfitt R.L., Fraser S., Littler R.A., Baisden T.W., Ross C. 2013. Soil order and landuse effects on changes in soil C and N under different grazing management practices, New Zealand. ERI Report No. 19. Client report prepared for Landcare Research. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 30 pp.

Campbell D.I. 2013. CO2 exchange from Waikato farmed peat soils. Progress report. ERI Report No. 18. Client report prepared for AgResearch. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tana R., Tempero G. 2013. Life-history of Lake Horowhenua common smelt: analysis of otolith chemistry and vertebral counts. ERI Report No. 16. Client report prepared for Horizons Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Tempero G. 2013. Assessment of fish populations in Lake Horowhenua, Levin. ERI Report No. 15. Client report prepared for Horizons Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks B.J., Bell D.G., Duggan I., Wood S., Tempero G. 2013. Aquatic ecology of Lake Rotokare, Taranaki, and options for restoration. ERI Report No. 14. A report prepared for the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Wood S.A., Mallet R.J., Hamilton D.P.. 2013. Cyanobacteria band testing: Examining applicability for the National (NZ) Objectives Framework. ERI Report No. 12. Client report prepared for Ministry for the Environment. Environmental Research Institute, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Abell J., McBride C., Hamilton D.. 2012. Lake Tutira: monitoring recommendations and management optionsERI Report No. 11. Client report prepared for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Butterworth J. 2012. Lake Rotokakahi water quality update. 1990-2011. ERI Report No. 9. Client report prepared for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Hicks B.J., Allen D.G., Kilgour J.T., Watene-Rawiri E.M., Stichbury G.A., Walsh C. 2013. Fishing activity in the Waikato and Waipa rivers. ERI Report No. 7. Client report prepared for the Ministry for Primary Industries. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Efford J., Bylsma R. 2012. Ecological study of Barrett Domain, New Plymouth. ERI Report No. 6. Client report prepared for the New Plymouth District Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Bylsma R., Efford J. 2012. Ecological study of Hickford Park and Coastal Walkway route options. ERI Report No. 5. Client report prepared for the New Plymouth District Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Jones H., Özkundacki D., McBride C., Allan M., Faber J., Pilditch C., Hamilton D. 2012. Waituna Lagoon modelling: Developing quantitative assessments to assist with Lagoon management. ERI Report No. 4. Client report prepared for Environment Southland. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Efford J., Bylsma R., Clarkson B.D. 2012. Environmental effects of the Manganui Ski Field, Mt Taranaki/Egmont. ERI Report No. 3. Client report prepared for the Stratford Mountain Club. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Bryan C. 2012. Barrett Bush management plan. ERI Report No. 2. Client report prepared for the Friends of Barrett Bush (affiliated with Tui 2000 Inc.). Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

Clarkson B.D., Clarkson F., Bryan C. 2012. Evaluation of the Hamilton City Council Plants for Gullies Programme. ERI Report No. 1. Client report prepared for the Hamilton City Council. Environmental Research Institute, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

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