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Explore the different reasons for the introduction and continued fascination with trout.

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Nocturnal: active at night
Diurnal: active during the day
Crepuscular: active at dawn and dusk
Investigate these concepts more with moths at Science Learning Hub.

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The difference between endemic, native, and introduced - through the context of birds.

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Birds are categorised as endemic, native or introduced. The slide show gives examples of some of the different types of birds we have in New Zealand.

Alternatively, teachers see below for background information on the categories of birds we have in New Zealand.

Endemic

Birds that have evolved and occur and breed naturally only in New Zealand.

Native

Birds that have arrived in New Zealand by themselves and established themselves here. They are also found in other countries.

blue penguin (Eudyptula minor)

fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)

kingfisher (Halcyon sancta)

morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

pied stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

pūkeko (Porphyrio porphyrio)

silvereye (Zosterops lateralis)

Introduced

Birds that humans have brought to New Zealand.

blackbird Turdus merula)

house sparrow (Passer domesticus)

mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

peacock (Pavo cristatus)

pheasant (hasianus colchicus)

starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Useful links

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Birds are categorised as endemic, native or introduced. The slide show gives examples of some of the different types of birds we have in New Zealand. Alternatively, teachers see below for background information on the categories of birds we have in New Zealand. Birds that have evolved and occur and breed naturally only in New Zealand.

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The Tongariro Power Scheme uses the Tongariro river to generate power.

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Kākahi - freshwater mussels

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Kōura - freshwater crayfish

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Look on Google Maps or in a map book and see if you can measure how far from the Trout Centre your house is!

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Learn about your awa (river) or roto (lake). Are they healthy? What lives there? What can you do to make sure they're healthy into the future?
Talk to your teachers, friends or whānau to come up with an action plan.

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Taking action for our awa.

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Did you try any of the activities along the way? Did you answer the questions? Have you found a way to make a difference?
We'd love to see what you came up with. Email us at educator@troutcentre.com

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NZ Native Migratory Fish

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Learn & teach all about whio/blue ducks

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Macro-invertebrates in our awa.

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What's a river? Who uses it? Why do we care?

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Explore Māori names for places and features of nature.

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All about the food web in Lake Taupō.

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Resources for teaching & learning about the water cycle.

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Learn about Pihanga and other myths and legends.

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Create a trout out of things you find in your back yard or schoolyard! You could even try building a sculpture. If it's not movable make sure you take a photo so you can remember it.

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1. What kind of fish are in the Waihukahuka stream?

2. Write down the three words starting with 'c' or 'm' that describe the stream.

3. Why do trout prefer cold water?

4. Write down as many things you use water for as possible. Think about home, school, play...

5. Think of one reason why looking after fresh water matters to you.

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All about trout in Taupō

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All about pest-fish. What can you do to prevent the movement of pest species?

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Test yourself on all things trout!

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How we raise trout in our hatchery.

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How do scientists monitor the Taupō Fishery?