Physical and biological monitoring of sandy beaches within the Greater Wellington region for Greater Wellington Regional Council. Sampling sites are located on an eastern Wairarapa beach near Castlepoint. Sampling frequency = annually for the first 3 years then 5yearly (Jan/Feb/Mar). Sampling began in 2008 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 2 total on 1 beach. Extent of site = 2 transects spaced 50m apart spanning from high to low water marks. Number of replicates = 2 transects per site, 6 stations per transect, 3 replicate infaunal cores per station. Measured variables = Infaunal communities using 1mm mesh (species identified to lowest taxonomic level possible and enumerated). Sediment characteristics: grain size, redox (in field) and salinity. Sampling protocol & QA = Protocol similar to Aerts et al. (2004). External taxonomic identification of infauna.

Chemical monitoring of sediments in estuaries within the Waikato region for Waikato Regional Council. Sampling sites are located in the Firth of Thames, Whaingaroa (Raglan ) Harbour, Port Waikato, Aotea Harbour, Kawhia Harbour and Tairua Harbour. Sampling frequency = every 5 years. Sampling began in 2003 (not at all sites) and is ongoing, but irregular. Number of sites = 103 total; 10 sites have been monitored twice, and 93 sites sampled once so far. Extent of site = 10,000m2 (100m x 100m). Number of replicates = 12 per site. Measured variables = Sediment characteristics (cadmium, nickel, lead, zinc, chromium, copper, arsenic, organics, antimony, mercury and silver). Sampling protocol & QA = Internal sampling protocol. All analysis on the sediment samples was undertaken on the sub-2mm fraction of the sediments and was conducted by Hills Laboratories

Water quality monitoring of coastal waters within the Bay of Plenty region for Environment Bay of Plenty. Sampling sites are representative of harbours and estuaries throughout the region. Sampling frequency = 2monthly. Sampling began in 1990 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 30 total (27 high tide sites of which 21 are current and 3 low tide sites). Number of replicates = 1 per site. Measured variables = Water quality: salinity, conductivity, DO%, DOmg/l, temp, PH, E coli, Enterococci, faecal coliforms, TP, DRP, TN, NNN, NH4, Chlorophyll a, turbidity, suspended solids and black disc. Sampling protocol & QA = Internal sampling protocol using MoH/MfE Guidelines

Physical, chemical and biological monitoring of subtidal sediments within the Greater Wellington region for Greater Wellington Regional Council. Sampling sites are located in Wellington and Porirua Harbours. Sampling frequency = 2-5yearly (Oct/Nov). Sampling began in 2004 (Porirua) and 2006 (Wellington) and is ongoing. Number of sites = 22 total: Porirua (5) and Wellington (17, though this will decrease to 10-11). Extent of site = 20m diameter circular plot. Depth range sampled: 1.7 m to 23.0 m. Number of replicates = 8 infaunal cores, 5 sediment samples (composed of 5 sediment cores each) per site. Measured variables = Infaunal communities (species identified to lowest taxonomic level possible and enumerated). Sediment characteristics: grain size, TOC cadmium, nickel, lead, zinc, chromium, copper and arsenic. Sampling protocol & QA = External taxonomic identification of infauna. Sediment analysis external (Malvern Particle Analyser).

Beach profiling in the Waikato region for Waikato Regional Council. Sites are located on beaches on the Eastern Coromandel Peninsula (Port Jackson to Whiritoa inclusive) - apart from one site on the western side (Te Puru School). Sampling frequency = irregular until 2002, than 6monthly. Sampling began in 1978 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 34 total (12 beaches). Extent of site = dune to low water transect (usually less than 200m). Echo sounding at some sites up to 2km offshore. Number of replicates = 1 per site. Measured variables = Beach profiles. Sampling protocol & QA = Since 1996 we have adopted the Emery Pole method of profiling. This involves measuring the change in height between two 1.8 m graduated poles by sighting to a fixed point (usually the horizon) over short distances (3 to 5 metres) measured by a tape measure. More detail in Stewart (2002). Internal QA protocols.

Water quality monitoring of bathing waters within the Otago region for Otago Regional Council. Sampling frequency = weekly (Nov to Mar). Sampling began in 2003 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 2 total. Number of replicates = 1. Measured variables = Water samples taken and analysed for Enterococci. Sampling protocol & QA = Internal sampling protocol using MoH/MfE Guidelines

Physical and biological monitoring of estuaries within the Auckland region for Auckland Council. Sampling sites are located in the Whangateau, Puhoi, Waiwera, Orewa, Okura, Mangemangeroa, Waikopua and Turanga estuaries. Sampling frequency = bi-annual (Apr and Oct). In addition, event based sampling (rainfall threshold) may also be conducted. Sampling began in 2001 (not at all sites) and is ongoing. Number of sites = 80 total (10 sites per estuary). Sites marked by GPS and special purpose navigational markers. Extent of site = 1250m2 (50m x 25m). Number of replicates = 6 per site. Measured variables = Infaunal communities using 500um mesh (species identifed to lowest taxonomic level possible and enumerated, key bivalves measured). Sediment characteristics (grain size, TOC and chlorophyll a). Sampling protocol & QA = Internal, NIWA laboratories.

Monitoring of the benthic seabed in the vicinity of the Shakespeare Bay stormwater discharge (generated from Port facilities). Temporal coverage: from 2003 (ongoing) Number of sites: 2 outfall stations, 2 subtidal control stations, 1 outfall intertidal station and 2 control intertidal stations (to collect shellfish) Sampling frequency: Twice during the first year of Port operation (2003?) and then every two years. In 2007 this changed to 5-yearly intervals. Main marine environment sampled: Marine Depth zone: Subtidal Sedimentary type: Soft Community association: Unknown Sampling method: Sediment cores, infauna cores, shellfish collection Parameters collected: Unknown Measured variables: Sediment (grainsize, AFDW, TOC, nitrate, TN, metals, total hydrocarbons, organotin compounds), infaunal community composition, shellfish Mytilus edulis galloprovincialis (metals, SVOCs - 2009 onwards only PAHs were analysed, not all SVOCs). Species/community data: Benthic infauna Other data collection: Baseline survey was carried out by Kingett Mitchell & Associates Ltd in 1995 Ongoing as part of their consent Quality assurance: Yes

Annual monitoring of rocky reefs to ascertain impact of 2 nearby salmon farms. Temporal coverage: Te Pangu – from 2009, Clay Point – from 2007 (ongoing) Number of sites: 2 farms (8 sites) Sampling frequency: Annual Main marine environment sampled: Coastal Depth zone: Subtidal/coastal Sedimentary type: Hard Community association: Rocky reef Sampling method: Permanent quadrat photographs Parameters collected: Community composition Measured variables: Presence/absence, condition, abundance/diversity/area occupied by conspicuous biota Species/community data: Benthic invertebrates, algae Other data collection: Annual monitoring of the salmon farms is also conducted by the Cawthron Institute- sediment & water chemistry primarily. Quality assurance: Yes

Physical and biological monitoring of estuaries within the Canterbury region for Environment Canterbury. Sampling sites are located in Brooklands Lagoon, Ashley/Saltwater Creek Estuary, Okains Bay estuary, Akaroa Harbour and Lyttelton Harbour. Sampling frequency = annual (Mar/Apr) for infaunal cores and sediment, 2-6yearly (Aug-Oct) for other sediment quality samples. Sampling began in 2009 (2010 for sediments) and is ongoing. Number of sites = 18 (benthic sampling at 8). Extent of site = ecological sites: 1200m2 (60m x 20m), sediment sites: 1000m2 (50m x 20m). Number of replicates = 12 infaunal core samples, 5 replicate sediment samples (composite of 10 subsamples) per site. Measured variables = infaunal communities (species identifed to lowest taxonomic level possible and enumerated), sediment characteristics (annual): grain size, reodx (in field) chlorophyll-a, organic matter, total organic carbon, total nitrogen and total recoverable phosphorus. 6yearly sediment analyses measure grain size, redox (in field), ash-free dry weight, cadmium, nickel, lead, zinc, cromium, copper, arsenic and organics. Sampling protocol & QA = Benthic and sediment sampling use similar methods to those outlined in the Estuary Monitoring Protocol by Robertson et al. (2002). All animals are identified internally, external taxonomic experts used for individuals not able to be identified. Sediment quality: Follows the methodology developed by ARC.The top 2 cm of sediment is sampled, and processing is outsourced (Malvern Particle Analyser).