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Tuna - freshwater eels in New Zealand
Tuna is a generic Māori word for freshwater eels. The word will be used interchangeably in this resource. -
Careers - FAQs
A list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you don't see your question answered here, please get in touch. -
Proud of your plants? 1 June 2017
News article01 June 2017NIWA is doing a nationwide study to discover what makes the best riparian projects. Help us give you the knowledge to make the best riparian management decisions possible by taking our 5 minute survey. -
New database sheds light on prehistoric tsunamis affecting New Zealand
Media release31 May 2017The scientific records of palaeotsunamis to have affected New Zealand shores can now be accessed in a new one-stop information shop. -
Splendid Sponges (Intertidal)
An interactive guide to the intertidal sponges of New Zealand. -
Mangroves: to clear or not to clear?
Media release19 May 2017NIWA scientists have written a guide for managing mangroves, prompted by a desire for people to learn more about mangrove ecosystems, and what happens when they are removed. -
When the sea gives back – a story of luck and decency
Media release15 May 2017NIWA puts a lot of things in the ocean—instruments tied to moorings, floats that dive up and down measuring what’s going on in the water, and video cameras that monitor fish.