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Land-to-sea spatial management
Research ProjectAssessing sediment effects on seafloor primary production via satellite . -
New study reveals colossal scale of riverbank erosion during Cyclone Gabrielle
Media release25 August 2025Over 220,000 m3 of sediment was eroded from just 9.1km of Ūawa/Hikuwai riverbanks in Gisborne (Tairāwhiti). -
Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Programme update June 2025
In this update we report on research activities over the last three months in the field, the lab and the development of a new resource. -
International collaborations
NIWA hosted a visiting scientist, Dr Cao, from the Wuhan Botanic Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences over January and February 2025. -
Identifying the gold clam
Know your invasive gold clam from your native pea clam and kaakahi/kaaeo. -
Invasive gold clam and kaakahi population survey
Assessing depth specific distribution and relative abundance of gold clam and kākahi at Lakes Maraetai and Karaapiro. -
Using artificial samplers to test the presence and settlement of juvenile gold clams
Filter traps are being used to study the invasive gold clam in the Waikato River. -
Exploring clam impact on native aquatic plants
The invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) can reach very high population densities, which can harm freshwater ecosystems. -
Experience a lifetime of coastal climate change with new online game
Media release14 May 2025A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched. -
Innovative Methods in Tackling Pest Fish: The Power of Sound and Light
Publication article20 March 2025Could bubbles and strobe lights stop pest fish swimming where they’re not wanted? -
Gold clam life cycle
Learn more about gold clam life cycle
