Freshwater Consulting

Charles (Charlie2) Mitchell, Research Scientist and Freshwater Consultant CV Qualifications MSc (with distinction) Zoology) – Otago University, 1975. Professional Affiliations New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society. Career Summary Charles has been a leader in research and management of New Zealand freshwater fisheries since 1973.� Original MSc work on the molecular taxonomy and evolution of galaxiid fishes […]
Waterways Restoration

Raglan EELS Ltd. is a leading Raglan based Ag research company which has been focused on developing successful, sustainable aquaculture and biological solutions to restore lowland wetland ecosystems, based at a complex of coastal research ponds at Raglan.
Nitro EELS Aquaculture Ponds

The �Nitro EELS� system was conceived to create new, highly productive ecosystems constructed using NZ native plants and animals supercharged by farm nitrate runoff. The Raglan EELS Ltd. intellectual property was developed to build and manage aquaculture ponds so they replicate prime wetland ecosystem functions for whitebait spawning and EEL rearing habitat.
Nitro EELS System

The primary goal of the “Nitro EELS” original proof-of-concept water management system has been to develop sustainable fisheries while achieving significant nitrogen and e-coli mitigation for farming and urban activities. This goal has been realised by harvesting valuable juvenile fish (whitebait, eels and mullet) attracted to the system�s zoo-plankton-rich discharges and then growing them to […]
Inanga

At MAF Charles Mitchell had been responsible for restoring whitebait fisheries, but he could see it wasn’t going to happen within the confines of government research. “I could see the only way of researching restoration was to do it – and pay for it – myself.” He quit and then began to work on a […]
Farm Drain Aquaculture

The Raglan EELS scientists have investigated techniques for recovering and utilising the nutrients inevitably lost into waterways.� If ecological restoration targets for our diminished and degraded lowland NZ waterways are to be realised, collection and management of nutrient-rich farm drainage so that it supports healthy, productive and valuable fish life BEFORE it leaves the farm […]
Raglan Surfing School New Zealand

Learn to surf at New Zealand�s most famous surfing town! During the initial 3 hour lesson, students are taken through the fundamentals of surfing, ocean awareness, water safety and care for the environment. The emphasis is on fun and safety to ensure a pleasurable ocean experience. Classes are designed to be mentally and physically interactive. […]
School camp New Zealand

Raglan EELS is the provider of outdoor and environmental school camps in New Zealand. Last week we had the pleasure of being the host of 55 girls at our beautiful Karioi Lodge in Raglan. After Charlie (our most amazing chef) had cooked up tasty meals for them they were able to watch our residential […]
Outdoor and Environmental School Camps | Alfriston visits Raglan

Last week Alfriston College visited Raglan for the second time this year. They were lucky with the weather, the kids were able to enjoy all their activities underneath the blazing sun. To say they had a busy schedule is an understatement, they really wanted to get the most out of their trip and visit as […]
Surf & ocean awareness in Raglan

While the temperature is slowly rising in Raglan, so are the waters we surf in! Soon we will have some real nice summer waves coming up on our surfing beach in Raglan. You probably already know that Raglan’s pointbreaks are one of the most famous surfing breaks in the world. Every year thousands of surfers […]

Nitro EELS System

The Nitro EELS system shows that nitrogen-leachate into waterways can be mitigated and reduced using biological processes to create export-quality fish protein. The Nitro EELS system consistently delivers a discharge that is oxygen saturated and biologically stripped of nitrogen. It is intended that this system will become a commercially available solution for legislation requirements as […]

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Dairy Farm Effluent

Dairy NZ Farm Fact – �Principle #3: develop wetlands and riparian buffers to intercept, trap and remove nitrate N.� Dairy NZ has stated that �by understanding how nitrogen is lost (the mechanisms) a set of principles can be applied to farm management practices to help minimise avoidable N losses. Government agencies are under constant pressure […]

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Eco Tours

Many people visit Raglan for the sun, surf, and caf� culture but Raglan is also one of New Zealand�s most innovative, sustainably minded towns. Join us on a Raglan eco tour to experience sustainability in a new light at the Eel Aquaculture Farm. Here groups will tour this working eel, whitebait, mullet, dairy beef and […]

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Vision

Raglan E.E.L.S Programmes

Environmental Education & Leaders in Sustainability

The Raglan EELS new ” Nitro EELS” waterways management system will become the new paradigm for lowland waterways restoration.

Our EELS� educational and tour programmes will offer customers a unique, fun and interactive Raglan experience with a focus on sustainability within our local environment.
We want to position Raglan and the Discover Raglan EELS collective as a desired destination in New Zealand with a cutting edge sustainability technology and outdoor experience hub. Working together with the business, local community and� helping students understand the importance of the local and global environment and to explore multiple ways of creating a sustainable environment are key concepts within our Raglan EELS programmes.

Why us

Why us?

Nestled at the end of a long and windy road is the small and funky surfing town of Raglan. With its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, creative arts and environmental focus it is no surprise that Raglan is picked number 5 in Lonely Planets�s top 10 NZ picks. With so much to see and do, our […]

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Vision

Raglan E.E.L.S Programmes Environmental Education & Leaders in Sustainability The Raglan EELS new ” Nitro EELS” waterways management system will become the new paradigm for lowland waterways restoration. Our EELS� educational and tour programmes will offer customers a unique, fun and interactive Raglan experience with a focus on sustainability within our local environment. We want […]

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Meet the team

Our Raglan EEL team is made up of professionals, teachers and guides from the local Raglan area. The most important quality that team members share is passion for the environment and solution based technologies. The company’s research is led by director Charles (Charlie2) Mitchell, Marine Biologist, Fisheries Consultant and dry-stock farmer. […]

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Group Tour and School Facilitation

We recognize the level of commitment and the hours of work involved in planning, organizing and taking a group of young pupils or older students away on an educational visit. We want to make sure we are limiting the amount of hours you spend planning your trip. Coming to Raglan and staying with Raglan EELS […]

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