We provide public information on catchment, river, lake and estuary conditions across New Zealand including water quantity, quality and ecosystem health.
Freshwater and Estuaries
Freshwater and Estuaries
Robust science is critical in the sustainable management of our precious freshwater resources and estuarine environments.
The National Centre for Freshwater and Estuaries provides public information on river, lake, and groundwater conditions across New Zealand including water quantity and quality. It also acts as a distribution point for new technology and management tools for water-related issues.
Feature article: Water count
20 April 2018
Ruth Beran discovers that public interest in the state of fresh waterways has driven a dramatic change in the tools used by scientists.
Q&A - Bloomin' algae!
30 April 2018
A hot and steamy summer saw Kiwis heading down to rivers and lakes to cool off. But they weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather – algae had a great time too.
Abstraction art
5 October 2017
NIWA has developed a smart addition to its suite of tools assisting in the planning, regulation and evaluation of water use.
