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New Zealand Discusses Protection Measures for Braided Rivers
A podcast examined threats to New Zealand's braided rivers. Communities have altered river flows while Māori groups have noted ecological changes.
May 24, 11:00 AM·1m read1 source
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New Zealand is examining options to protect its braided rivers, according to a Guardian podcast released on 24 May 2026. Braided rivers shift direction and width in response to rainfall and glacial melt. These waterways form multiple channels that move across floodplains.
Communities have installed structures to direct and contain river flow. Māori tribes have recorded resulting changes to river ecology. The discussion featured New Zealand correspondent Eva Corlett and host Reged Ahmad.
The Guardian also published an article titled "Tame the water or let it flow? " The podcast is available through the Guardian's Full Story series.
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