What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?

A handful of species we work on

NIWA provides ambient air quality monitoring services using low-cost ODIN (Outdoor Dust Information Node) sensors.

In comparison with regions exposed to the west, Gisborne experiences a greater number of weather and climatic extremes.

Water take (also known as water abstraction) has a range of valuable public and private uses.

When fresh water meets salty water - a classroom exercise that explores the physics of estuaries.

Dog Island levels

National climate maps

Where and when do white sharks occur in New Zealand waters, and how can fisheries bycatch be reduced?

The process of coming to work with us has five steps: applying, a phone interview, a face to face interview, background checks, and an offer.

Various industries and land use activities have the potential to impact on water quality and mahinga kai unless properly managed.