On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    Category B - Tidal river mouths

    Elongated basins of simple shape and several to ten metres depth.
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    Category A - Coastal lakes

    Very shallow basins (several metres depth). They are often elongated and run parallel to the shore.
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    References

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    Formal identification keys

    Formal identification keys are the scientifically accepted way to identify species. These will allow the identification of species which are unclear when using quick guides.
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    An Overview of New Zealand's Freshwater Fish Fauna

    Compared to other countries, New Zealand has a sparse freshwater fish fauna of just over fifty species. But it is unique and comprises at least thirty-five native species of which thirty-one are found only in New Zealand.
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    What are you eating? NZ scientists reclassify nori – the seaweed used to make sushi

    News article
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    Publications - mitigation systems (formerly rehabilitation and protection)

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    Freshwater biosecurity - publications

      
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    Catchments to estuaries - publications

    Publications related to the Catchments to Estuaries programme
  • Causes and effects of water quality degradation - publications

    These are some recent publications related to the causes and effects of water quality degradation programme.
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    Environmental flows - publications

    These are some publications related to the Environmental flows programme.
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    Hydrological observations and predictions - publications

    Publications related to the Hydrological observations and predictions programme.