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What do 'carbon neutral' and 'carbon footprint' mean?
A carbon neutral activity is one that has a carbon footprint of zero. -
On-Site Household Sanitation Guidelines for Fiji
Research ProjectA participatory project empowering communities with self-help tools to improve water, sanitation and hygiene. -
UVI forecast for Specific Sites
Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica. -
Riparian management classification
Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies. -
NZ temperature record
Research ProjectThere are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century. -
Kanae
Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range. -
Chemical contamination and agriculture
What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities? -
Nutrient overloading
Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem. -
Tau kōura sample collection and processing protocol
Tau kōura is a traditional Māori fishing method commonly used to harvest kōura or freshwater crayfish in areas where they are abundant. -
Educational Resources
Education ResourceProviding educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology. -
Map E South
Education ResourceThe climate of this zone is greatly dependent on the lie of the massive Southern Alps to the west. -
Extreme weather - heavy rainfall
Education ResourceHeavy rainfall is one of the most frequent and widespread severe weather hazards to affect New Zealand.