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Mitigation and best practice options
Some simple steps to minimise the effects of mining activities on water quality and mahinga kai. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
How cold is the Antarctic?
Write a report, with guided questions, to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?” -
Tuna - life cycle and leptocephalii
Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters. -
Toitoi
One of the most common species of freshwater fish in Aotearoa is the common bully or toitoi. -
Taonga Species Series: Pātiki
Feature story06 June 2017What does science tell us about New Zealand flounder? -
What is the chance of a warm summer in Invercargill?
In this activity you will analyse the Southern Oscillation Index and investigate the chances of getting below normal, normal or above normal summer temperatures in Invercargill. -
Mean monthly sunshine (hours)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
West Coast
West Coast is New Zealand’s wettest region, and this may be attributed to its exposure to the predominant westerly airflow over the country, combined with the orographic effect of the Southern Alps.