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Hunting for freshwater ‘freak of nature’ in Otago
Media release18 April 2024A team of NIWA scientific divers have successfully searched for a freshwater freak of nature in Otago’s alpine lakes. -
Freshwater restoration
NIWA measurement, research and tools support strategies being used to reverse the degradation of freshwaters and restore ecosystems throughout New Zealand. -
Freshwater quality
NIWA provides measurement, knowledge and tools to the managers of New Zealand's stream, river, lake and groundwater quality. -
Freshwater invertebrates
NIWA research into freshwater invertebrates supports a greater understand of the role of these varied aquatic species in habitat and ecosystem health. -
Freshwater fish
NIWA research and tools support the protection, restoration and management of New Zealand’s freshwater fish species and the habitats that sustain them. -
Ecotoxicology
NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments and is at the cutting edge of toxicity-related research. -
Ecological monitoring
Monitoring the health of freshwater lakes and streams. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish
Media release14 November 2023A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish -
Freshwater biosecurity
Reducing the risk of new freshwater invasive species, minimising the impacts of these species, and developing methods for reducing or eradicating those populations. -
High Frequency Water Quality Monitoring Guidance
Research ProjectUpdated 2025 – guidance for water quality monitoring in rivers, lakes and estuaries -
Urban Runoff Quality Information System (URQIS)
ServiceNIWA's Urban Runoff Quality Information System (URQIS) provides planners, engineers and researchers with information about the quality of stormwater from different locations and landuses and under different flow conditions.
