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

NIWA riparian survey video

NIWA, supported by DairyNZ, are asking anyone who has planted along stream banks to take a short survey.

NIWA RIPARIAN SURVEY VIDEO

NIWA, supported by DairyNZ, are asking anyone who has planted along stream banks to take a short survey at riparian.niwa.co.nz. This information will form the basis of the National Riparian Restoration Database, which will help scientists to improve understanding of how riparian buffers benefit waterways.