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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. -
Tuna - elvers and recruitment
Once in freshwater, glass eels develop into darker pigmented juvenile eels known as elvers. -
Horticultural activities
Land is tilled, sowed, and harvested for horticultural crops to grow. -
Riparian management classification
Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies. -
Infectious substances
Waterways can easily become contaminated by pathogens when effluent is discharged nearby. -
Chemical contamination and agriculture
What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities? -
Urbanisation
Aotearoa’s main urban areas cover approximately 2% of total available land. -
Summer Series 8: The forces behind beach ‘foam’
News article06 June 2017 -
NZ Freshwater Fish Database Help
Learn how to use the New Zealand Freshwater Fish Database (NZFFD) -
Proud of your plants? 1 June 2017
News article01 June 2017NIWA is doing a nationwide study to discover what makes the best riparian projects. Help us give you the knowledge to make the best riparian management decisions possible by taking our 5 minute survey. -
Mangroves: to clear or not to clear?
Media release19 May 2017NIWA scientists have written a guide for managing mangroves, prompted by a desire for people to learn more about mangrove ecosystems, and what happens when they are removed.
