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Banded kōkopu
Banded kōkopu juveniles are very good climbers and will try to escape from buckets by clinging to and wriggling up the sides. -
Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery. -
Kanae
Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range. -
Kōaro
Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams. -
Shortjaw kōkopu
Has a receding lower jaw and black spots behind the head. -
Smelt
Smelt have a distinctly forked tail and a strong cucumber smell. -
Restoration and enhancement of piharau / kanakana / lamprey
Research ProjectNIWA is leading a new six-year research project that seeks to increase our understanding of piharau/kanakana/lamprey, using Mātauranga Māori, social science and biophysical science approaches. -
Tuna - habitat
Tuna are found in all sorts of habitats (places), including coastal estuaries, lakes, wetlands, rivers, mountain streams and even alpine tarns. -
Tuna - spawning grounds
All species of freshwater tuna spawn at sea, although the spawning grounds of only four species are known with certainty worldwide. -
Biosecurity tools
Software Tool/ResourceOur biosecurity management tools include: assessment models, field surveys, management advice and the testing of control methods.