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Beauty trade offers new scope for seafood industry
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 2:37 pm | NIWA
A new programme underway at the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is researching the potential for byproducts and bycatch from the fishing industry, which are currently discarded or used for low-value products such as fishmeal, to ... More >>
Severe Drought Finally Breaks
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 10:12 am | NIWA
The severe drought that struck much of New Zealand during the summer and autumn of early 2003 has broken. River flows, lake levels, and groundwater levels were at record or near-record lows over much of the country in March and April, except for northern ... More >>
Boost to biodiversity and biosecurity research
Monday, 16 June 2003, 2:38 pm | NIWA
The National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Te Papa have signed a new agreement to help improve research for management of New Zealand’s aquatic biodiversity and biosecurity. More >>
Seasonal Climate Outlook, June to August 2003
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 10:18 am | NIWA
Temperature: Above average temperatures are expected in all districts except the east of the South Island, where above average or average temperatures are expected. Some cold spells typical of winter are also likely, with frosty conditions at times ... More >>
Chemical prints finger fish
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 5:06 pm | NIWA
A technique that collects chemical ‘fingerprints’ from the ear bones of fish to help scientists identify which estuaries they originated from could have important implications for the management of New Zealand’s local fisheries, said a report published today ... More >>
Research boost to aquaculture industry
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 10:58 am | NIWA
New Zealand could soon add kingfish, groper, kina, lobsters, and eels to its list of successful aquaculture exports. Aquaculture research by the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has received $1.5 million a year in funding ... More >>
New research to identify climate impacts on energy
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 10:08 am | NIWA
The effect of New Zealand’s climate on energy supply and demand will be examined in a new 6 year programme worth more than $1 million. The research was announced in the budget last week and will be carried out by the National Institute of Water ... More >>
Natural Hazardscape 17 April 2003
Thursday, 17 April 2003, 9:43 am | NIWA
When it comes to earthquakes, the December¡VFebruary quarter was a little quieter in 2002/2003 than it was in the previous year, according to a report released today by the Natural Hazards Centre. There were 91 earthquakes of magnitude four and above, ... More >>
Water shortage to continue
Monday, 14 April 2003, 5:37 pm | NIWA
The water shortage facing many parts of New Zealand looks set to continue, according to a report released today by NIWA’s National Centre for Water Resources. More >>
Scientists are using sound to measure wind speed
Thursday, 10 April 2003, 11:18 am | NIWA
With the increasing focus on renewable energy sources, how can we find the best places to put new wind farms? NIWA scientists are using several new tools, including one which uses sound waves, to help answer this question. More >>
Aussie lobsters cross the ditch
Friday, 28 March 2003, 3:46 pm | NIWA
New Zealand’s rock lobster industry is worth more than $120 million a year. However, NIWA scientists have shown that we do not have full control over our “patch” because the parents of some of our young lobsters could live in Australia. More >>
How hazardous was spring in New Zealand?
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 8:34 am | NIWA
When it comes to earthquakes, spring was much quieter in 2002 than it was in 2001. There were only 89 earthquakes of magnitude four and above in spring 2002, compared with 291 in the same period in 2001. More >>
New Tide Forecaster
Thursday, 12 December 2002, 9:45 am | NIWA
Going on a summer holiday to an out-of-the-way place and want to know the tides? Or are you planning a fishing trip, or a beach wedding perhaps? More >>
Fishers’ help protect coral
Thursday, 14 November 2002, 11:05 am | NIWA
The lace coral beds on the seafloor at Separation Point in Golden Bay–Tasman Bay are thriving – and commercial fishers can take much of the credit. More >>
New marine pests under the spotlight
Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 2:04 pm | NIWA
A major marine survey and monitoring programme designed to detect new exotic species before they become established in New Zealand waters kicks off in Northland today. More >>
Tsunami threaten New Zealand
Monday, 11 November 2002, 5:34 pm | NIWA
New Zealand is in a tectonically active part of the roaring forties and is vulnerable to a wide range of natural hazards. Yet, the threats of a tsunami in New Zealand are underrated, according to the latest report from the Natural Hazards Centre. More >>
Waiting for the next big one …
Monday, 12 August 2002, 4:25 pm | NIWA
New Zealanders are at risk from a large range of natural hazards, including earthquakes and landslides, storms and floods, volcanic eruptions and fires, damaging waves and tsunamis. More >>
Tuning cars a key to reducing NZ's air pollution
Monday, 5 August 2002, 5:07 pm | NIWA
Keeping your car in tune could do more to help reduce motor vehicle pollution than fitting catalytic converters says the National Centre for Climate–Energy Solutions. More >>
Invasive species spread into New Zealand waters
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 9:39 am | NIWA
There are more than 150 exotic marine species in New Zealand’s coastal waters already, and at least one new species arrives every year according to a report in the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research’s (NIWA) new Aquatic Biodiversity & ... More >>
Dr Rick Pridmore To Be Appointed CEO Of NIWA
Wednesday, 5 June 2002, 4:53 pm | NIWA
The NIWA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rick Pridmore as the new Chief Executive of NIWA to succeed Paul Hargreaves following his retirement. Rick is currently Deputy Chief Executive (Strategic Development) and has played a ... More >>
