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River Environment Classification
The River Environment Classification (REC) is a database of catchment spatial attributes, summarised for every segment in New Zealand's network of rivers. -
Taonga Species Series: Pātiki
Feature story06 June 2017What does science tell us about New Zealand flounder? -
Water take
Water take (also known as water abstraction) has a range of valuable public and private uses. -
Q&A - Bloomin' algae!
Feature story06 June 2017A hot and steamy summer saw Kiwis heading down to rivers and lakes to cool off. But they weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather – algae had a great time too. -
Sediment and forestry
How may forestry activities increase sediments in waterways? -
Overview of SHMAK
An overview of what the SHMAK kit comprises, and various uses for it. -
Pulp and paper
Wood chips and plant material make pulp that is used to produce paper products. -
Cropping activities
The land used to produce crops is usually flat to gently rolling so it can be tilled, sowed, and harvested. -
What do we measure?
Research ProjectA range of physical and chemical variables are measured in the NRWQN. -
Water Quality Monitoring Capabilities
Research ProjectNIWA provides national capabilities in Water Quality Monitoring -
Loss of riparian vegetation
Plants and trees along the water margins and banks are called riparian vegetation. -
Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family.
