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Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Temperature changes
Temperature affects the number and type of animals and plants that live in a waterway. -
Nature knows best?
Feature story06 June 2017Returning water to our waterways after we’ve used it in our homes, on farms and in industry is a complex and challenging process. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery. -
Water temperature and hydro
How do hydro-electricity activities potentially influence waterway temperatures? -
SHMAK water quality – visual clarity
There are two methods to determine visual clarity in SHMAK; the clarity tube (or SHMAK tube) and the black disc method. -
Kākahi
The kākahi or freshwater mussel was a valuable mahinga kai resource for many Māori. -
Water clarity
Water clarity or turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness in a fluid caused by individual small particles (suspended solids). -
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)
ServiceTo prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change. -
Kanae
Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range. -
Causes of sedimentation
What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities? -
Kōaro
Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams.