An overview of Science at NIWA

In this blog series, we feature a new critter from our expansive invertebrate collection including pictures of specimens in their unique habitat. The blogs also feature news, links and fun facts that showcase New Zealand’s fascinating marine fauna.

There are two methods to determine visual clarity in SHMAK; the clarity tube (or SHMAK tube) and the black disc method.

Instream barriers and diversions alter the natural flow of rivers, streams, and lakes.

Dry stock farms can cover large areas of hill-country grassland that may be steep and prone to erosion.

How do I create a graph?
Using Microsoft® Excel is easy because the Chart Wizard does all the work for you!
Simply enter the data for your data table.
Highlight the cells you want to graph.
Click on the Chart Wizard icon on the Tool Bar.
Select the chart type you want to use and click Next.
Click Next to confirm the range of cells.
Give your graph a title, label x- and y-axis and click Next.
Click on the gridlines tab to remove or add gridlines.
Click Finish and graph is complete!
Help, my graph is too small!
When the chart wizard creates your graph it will probably be too smal

Today's UV Index

Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams.

We sponsor regional science and technology fairs around New Zealand and support learning programmes that bring science into the classroom.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

The climate of this zone is largely dependent on the lie of the Southern Alps to the west, but many areas are also sheltered by high country to the south and east.