Cunningham, E. B.2024-10-072024-10-071980-110110-8778https://hdl.handle.net/10182/17707The purpose of this paper is to present a critical analysis of reserve planning and management in New Zealand as they relate to longterm ecological stability in freshwater ecosystems. The intent is not to criticise the 1977 Reserves Act or the Planning Guide but rather to complement and supplement those documents. This paper is intended to identify problems and issues and provoke thought, recognising that the solutions must come from the citizens of New Zealand and must be determined in the context of their long term social and economic aspirations.53 pages© Joint Centre for Environmental Sciencesaquatic resourcesconservationfreshwater ecosystemsOtherANZSRC::410402 Environmental assessment and monitoringANZSRC::410401 Conservation and biodiversityANZSRC::300501 Aquaculture