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Analysis of water quality trends
NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data. -
Mitigation and best practice options
Some simple steps to minimise the effects of aquaculture activities on water quality and mahinga kai. -
What ails our estuaries - problems and solutions
Estuaries are at the bottom of the freshwater drainage network and, effectively, are a part of it. This means that every time we act to protect and enhance streams and rivers we are also benefiting the estuary at the downstream end. -
Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Biological limitations
Identifying biological factors that may be limiting fish numbers requires sampling to ensure that key invertebrate prey species are not scarce and that pest fish, especially predators, are not abundant. -
Modified habitat
A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live. -
Exploration sector
Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years. -
LakeSPI: Keeping tabs on lake health
Software Tool/ResourceFew New Zealand lakes retain their indigenous vegetation, and the condition of many lakes is under threat from land-use changes and the invasion of alien aquatic plants. -
Climate stations and instruments
We can supply a wide range of weather or climate monitoring instruments from single parameter sensors to fully equipped and installed climate stations. -
Our partners & funders
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas. -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly.