Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    About the resource consent process

    Learn about the Resource Management Act, Resource Consents, and how to prepare a submission.
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    Impacts of agriculture

    How do agricultural activities impact water quality and mahinga kai?
  • Horticulture

    The horticulture industry cultivates fruits, vegetables, and flowers for the domestic and international export market.
  • Forestry

    Plantation forestry has become one of Aotearoa's largest natural resource industries.
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    Setting priorities for protecting rivers and streams

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    Modelling fish species

    We have drawn on new developments in statistical modelling based on machine learning to develop environment-based models describing the distributions of thirty native fish species.
  • What impacts interest you?

    Different land uses and point source discharges can cause a variety of environmental impacts on water quality and mahinga kai.
  • Water take, dam, and divert

    A resource consent is typically required when taking, damming, or diverting water.
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    Cropping

    Crops grown for agricultural purposes are mostly produced for animal feed.
  • Dairy

    Dairy farms produce milk and milk products that supply both the domestic and the overseas export markets.
  • Agriculture

    The most common agricultural activities in Aotearoa are dairy, cropping, sheep, and beef farming.
  • Bio-oil from wastewater algae

    Research Project
    This project will demonstrate the commercial feasibility of producing bio-oil by the conversion of algae biomass that has been grown in wastewater treatment facilities. In particular we aim to maximise algae production in High Rate Algal Ponds (HRAP) by adding carbon dioxide, and demonstrate energy efficient conversion of algal biomass to bio-oil.