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Water abstraction and agriculture
How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows? -
Freshwater monitoring and reporting
Research ProjectNIWA's research on freshwater monitoring and reporting is one of three research areas within the 'Values, Monitoring and Outcomes' (VMO) programme led by Landcare Research. -
Education and information
Education ResourceExplore our education and information section to find out about climate and climate change, weather, our atmosphere, estuaries and more. -
Tuna - commercial fisheries
Commercial eel fishery in New Zealand began in earnest in the 1960s and expanded rapidly until the early 1970s -
Our management
NIWA is managed by an Executive Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Science and operational matters are handled by two sub-groups. -
Submerged plants as bio-indicators
Submerged plants have a number of advantages that favour their use as indicators of lake ecological condition. -
Kōaro
Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams. -
Blogs
Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science. -
Our mission
NIWA's mission is to conduct leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources for New Zealand and the planet. -
Our partners & funders
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas.