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Freshwater species show vulnerability to climate change
Media release15 September 2020A new study has identified seven freshwater species native to Aotearoa-New Zealand that will likely be highly or very highly vulnerable to climate change. -
Maniapoto Cultural Assessment Framework
Research ProjectTe Nehenehenui (previously Maniapoto Māori Trust board) and NIWA are working collaboratively to support Ngāti Maniapoto whānau to reconnect with and participate in the assessment of their freshwater according to their values. -
Aquaculture Publications
Research ProjectA summary of the main scientific publications, conference presentations and popular science publications. -
Eutrophication Risk Assessment
Research ProjectEutrophication occurs when nutrients in streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries cause excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae (primary producers). -
Freshwater species - publications
These are some recent publications related to the freshwater species ecology and management programme. -
Freshwater species ecology and management
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Constructed wetland guidelines
Constructed wetlands are a water quality restoration tool that can reduce levels of sediment, nutrients and microbes such as E. coli. -
Taonga Species Series: Kōura
Feature story23 June 2020What does science tell us about New Zealand freshwater crayfish? -
Taonga Species Series: Tuna
Feature story18 June 2020What does science tell us about New Zealand eels? -
Taonga Species Series
ServiceNIWA, through the MBIE-funded Cultural Keystone Species programme (2016-2020), have developed a series of iwi engagement booklets sharing science knowledge to support species management strategy. -
Scientists nurturing only plant of its kind
Media release11 June 2020For more than 20 years NIWA scientists have been nurturing three plants that are the only examples of their kind in existence.