To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on.

An overview of what the SHMAK kit comprises, and various uses for it.

Find out more about submerged aquatic plant species.

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

Instrument Systems is a specialised technology-focused consulting group within NIWA.

Sometimes wind can feel like a bit of a mystery because we can feel it, but not see it.

How can we help you?

Dissolved oxygen (DO) is a relative measure of the amount of oxygen (O2) dissolved in water.

We have an exciting range of career opportunities at NIWA in both the scientific and professional support areas.

NIWA has recently created synthetic, multi-year, 10-minute wind datasets at 15 wind farm sites across New Zealand. These will be used by the Electricity Commission to model the impact of wind farms on the national grid.