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Sea levels and sea-level rise
Education ResourceOne of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels. -
Risk and vulnerability
Education ResourceRisks from natural hazards are part of every day life for New Zealanders. -
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. -
Waves
Education ResourceThe waters around New Zealand have some of the highest waves in the world, due to Southern Ocean swell and storms in the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. -
Coastal storm inundation
Education ResourceNew Zealand has low-lying coastal areas that are vulnerable to inundation (flooding) by the sea. -
Tsunami
Education ResourceTsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour. -
Riparian management classification
Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies. -
Scientists set to delve into the secrets of the Cook Strait mega-canyon
News article06 June 2017 -
Water dams
Damming water for urban use, hydro-electric power generation, irrigation, and other industrial and commercial uses. -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards.