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Development of sustainable water supply and treatment systems for a coastal Fijian village
Research ProjectThis collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters. -
Tuna - elvers and recruitment
Once in freshwater, glass eels develop into darker pigmented juvenile eels known as elvers. -
What do 'carbon neutral' and 'carbon footprint' mean?
A carbon neutral activity is one that has a carbon footprint of zero. -
Tornadoes - how frequently do they hit New Zealand?
News article06 June 2017Tornadoes, like the one that hit Auckland's western suburbs today, are relatively rare events in New Zealand. -
Special Climate Statement 2017-18 Summer
Sea surface temperatures in the southern Tasman Sea rose to exceptionally high levels in late 2017 and early 2018. These temperatures were far above any others previously observed at that time of year in the region, and extended west from New Zealand to Tasmania and mainland southeast Australia. -
New Zealand bathymetry - Further information
Technical information about our datasets and methodology along with related resources. -
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens. -
Chemical contamination and aquaculture
What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from aquaculture activities? -
Drought
Education ResourceDefining drought and identifying its causes and impacts on humans.