Across
- 3. : Māori word for wetland or swamp.
- 5. : Brown teal, a rare native duck found in wetlands.
- 6. : Purple swamp hen commonly seen in New Zealand wetlands.
- 9. : Small native fish, one of the species known as whitebait.
- 10. : The natural home or environment of a plant or animal.
- 12. : Guardian or caretaker of the natural environment.
- 14. : Life force or vital essence of all living things.
- 15. : Bird; many native species depend on healthy wetlands.
- 17. : Freshwater crayfish found in clean streams and wetlands.
- 18. : Large native insect often found in damp or forested areas.
- 20. : Flax plant, important for weaving and bird habitat.
- 21. : The process of returning a damaged ecosystem to health.
Down
- 1. : Protecting and managing natural resources and species.
- 2. tou roa : Long-tailed bat; New Zealand’s only native land mammal.
- 3. : Wetland plant (bulrush/cattail) used for weaving and shelter.
- 4. henga : Local wetland area in West Auckland, rich in biodiversity.
- 7. : Animal without a backbone; includes insects, worms, and snails.
- 8. : Variety of living species within an ecosystem.
- 11. kuwharuwharu : Longfin eel; migrates to the ocean to breed.
- 13. : Tall swamp forest tree; home to insects and birds.
- 15. : Bittern, a shy wetland bird that hides among raupō.
- 16. : Caterpillar or grub; part of many insect life cycles.
- 19. : The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.