NIWA's research on freshwater monitoring and reporting is one of three research areas within the 'Values, Monitoring and Outcomes' (VMO) programme led by Landcare Research.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.

Urbanisation has changed the face of many waterways that flow through urban areas

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.

NIWA provides national capabilities in Water Quality Monitoring.

What are the sources of chemical contamination from wood processing?

A collection of ID guides to algae. Groups include major freshwater algal groups, diatoms and blue-green (cyanobacteria), red and green algae.