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Impacts of water dams
What are the impacts of water dams on water quality and mahinga kai? -
Water abstraction and agriculture
How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows? -
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. -
Toitoi
One of the most common species of freshwater fish in Aotearoa is the common bully or toitoi. -
Mitigation and best practice options
Some simple steps to minimise the effects of aquaculture activities on water quality and mahinga kai. -
Resources and References
Links to related resources and websites -
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. -
Submerged plants as bio-indicators
Submerged plants have a number of advantages that favour their use as indicators of lake ecological condition. -
Tuna
Tuna or freshwater eels are a very significant, widely-valued, heavily-exploited, culturally iconic mahinga kai resource.