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Research outputs
Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme -
Rolling life back into New Zealand’s lakes
Media release16 December 2024NIWA is using biodegradable “life rafts” to reintroduce native plants to degraded lakes. -
Scientists capture stunning snapshots
Media release13 December 2024A unique river portrait and a humorous moment with bubbles are some of the award-winning images taken by NIWA staff this year. -
Potential adaptation options
Research ProjectSee reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region. -
Causal diagrams to help understand wellbeing in Te Puuaha| The Lower Waikato River
Research ProjectThe Te Puuaha case study uses causal diagrams to show how sea level rise impacts whaanau wellbeing, helping identify areas for action. -
Storm-tide red-alert days 2025
ServiceStorm-tide red alerts mark the highest king tides, crucial for emergency and coastal hazard managers to monitor. -
Future Coasts multi-hazards game
Research ProjectA serious game simulating a coastal lowland scenario under climate change to support adaptation decision-making and community engagement. -
Impact of waterlogging on growth of perennial ryegrass
Research ProjectQuantifying impact of sea-level rise on agricultural yield. -
Mapping Elevation Capital
Research ProjectMapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise -
Parsimonious estuary model to simulate the impact of sea-level rise
Research ProjectThe New Zealand Water Model (NZWaM) -
Losing ground to sea-level rise
Research ProjectMangroves on the atoll of Ouvéa are struggling with the changing climate. -
“Spilling the tea” on wetlands
Media release03 December 2024Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates