Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

The largest member of the Galaxiidae family.

A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live.

Opportunities for students

In this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.

Compound specific stable isotope analysis techniques are an increasingly useful tool to address many ecological and environmental research questions.

As this region is sheltered by high country to the south and east, it has less wind than many other parts of New Zealand.

The need to provide upstream passage facilities for ensuring the long term sustainability of migratory freshwater fish populations is now well recognised.

Find out more about our water quality tools.

Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science.

Waikato exhibits a range of climates due to the variety of landscapes in the region.