The Taupo Bibliography is a list of documents (books, reports, articles) that contain information about Lake Taupo and its catchment. All the listed documents are publicly available and can be obtained from public libraries or requested from the organisation referred to in the bibliography. Do you want to add a new item?
| Nutrient bioassays on phytoplankton from Lake Taupo |
| Prepared for Environment Waikato. Historical data suggest that phytoplankton in Lake Taupo have frequently been nitrogen deficient thus nitrogen was limiting phytoplankton growth. In this investigation the nutrient status of phytoplankton was evaluated in April, May, June, November and December of 2001 using a range of measurements. These included ambient nutrient concentrations, short-term More |
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| A review of current information on Taupo community values |
| Prepared as part of the project ‘2020 Taupo-nui-a-Tia : an action plan to protect the health of Lake Taupo and its surrounding areas’. This report is a collation of a series of reviews of the scientific information on various topics that are important for the Taupo community. The reviews were undertaken by a team of experts under the guidance of the science co-ordinator of the More |
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| Foreshore reserves |
| Access to Lake Taupo is an important issue to the community. The value was stated in the Draft Accord document as follows: “Extensive lakeshore reserves provide public access to the lake and the opportunity to enjoy the scenic qualities and recreation activities on its margins. Foreshore reserves also act as buffer in urban areas and protect the vistas for people”. The purpose of this More |
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| Outstanding scenery |
| The scenic nature of Lake Taupo is an important value to the community, which was stated in the Draft Lake Taupo Accord as follows: “The views and vistas of Lake Taupo are enhanced by the many foreshore reserves, areas of native and exotic vegetation, topography of the lake margins and the surrounding hills and mountains. The absence of man-made eyesores or prominent structures also More |
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| Geological features |
| Geological features are an important value to the community. The value was stated in the Draft Accord document as follows: “The many unique, interesting and scenic geological features of Lake Taupo and its surroundings also contribute to the beauty of the area and to recreational enjoyment, such as geological interest and rock climbing.” The purpose of this review is to summarise and More |
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