Coasts

The invasive gold clam is native to eastern Asia and is widely established in North and South America and Europe. In New Zealand it was first discovered in the Waikato River in May 2023 at Bob's Landing, within Lake Karāpiro. It has been declared an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act.

NIWA and partners launch critical research to stop an invasive clam threatening New Zealand's freshwater ecosystem.

Introducing NIWA sediment transport scientist Clare Wilkinson.

Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme

See reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region.

The Te Puuaha case study uses causal diagrams to show how sea level rise impacts whaanau wellbeing, helping identify areas for action.

Storm-tide red alerts mark the highest king tides, crucial for emergency and coastal hazard managers to monitor.

Quantifying impact of sea-level rise on agricultural yield.

Mapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise

The New Zealand Water Model (NZWaM)

Mangroves on the atoll of Ouvéa are struggling with the changing climate.

Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates