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Water Quality Monitoring Capabilities
Research ProjectNIWA provides national capabilities in Water Quality Monitoring -
Mahinga kai and migration
A high proportion of New Zealand’s native freshwater fish fauna need to migrate to and from the sea. -
Summer Series 8: The forces behind beach ‘foam’
News article06 June 2017 -
Nutrient overloading
Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem. -
Stepping into the river
Feature story06 June 2017NIWA discusses, in depth, this year's most asked question—what is happening to our fresh waterways? -
Mahinga kai - what species interests you?
In Kaitiaki Tools the term mahinga kai generally refers to indigenous freshwater species that have traditionally been used as food, tools, or other resources. -
Infectious substances
Waterways can easily become contaminated by pathogens when effluent is discharged nearby. -
Nature knows best?
Feature story06 June 2017Returning water to our waterways after we’ve used it in our homes, on farms and in industry is a complex and challenging process. -
Banded kōkopu
Banded kōkopu juveniles are very good climbers and will try to escape from buckets by clinging to and wriggling up the sides. -
Sediment
When soils erode, sediments are washed into waterways.