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Water diversion
Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use. -
Assessment of crop and tree species growing potential using climate, soil and topographic information
Research ProjectThis project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species. -
Sediment and urbanisation
How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways? -
Definitions of drought
There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk. -
Tsunami
Education ResourceTsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour. -
Kiribati plans for climate change
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Planning for coastal adaptation
ServiceCoastal risk exposure for New Zealand, adaptation guidance for local government and relevant summaries of previous court cases and Building Act 2004 determinations. -
Piharau
Piharau/kanakana are an important mahinga kai species and a prized delicacy for many Māori. -
Mean monthly temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Impacts of wood processing
Impacts of timber processing activities on water quality and mahinga kai. -
Blogs
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