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Irrigation on pallic soils
Previous research has identified significant unintended water loss (surface runoff and groundwater recharge) on pallic soils, predominately on hillslopes, under spray irrigation. -
River forecasting: capabilities versus user requirements
Research ProjectCurrently there are gaps in understanding of user decision making processes and public needs and requirements for river forecasting in New Zealand. This project aims to bridge NIWA river forecasting aspirations and capabilities with both the public and decision makers’ requirements. -
NZWaM - Hydro: Use and applications
NZWaM-Hydro is scalable, and the hydrological relationships in the model are transferable between locations. -
NZ Water Model - Hydrology
Research ProjectBringing together leading scientific organisations and regional councils, this project aims to develop a sophisticated computer modelling framework that will enable users to accurately predict how much freshwater is available, where it has come from, and how quickly it moves through New Zealand catchments. -
Voyage leader's final update
Blog11 March 2015Now back on dry land, Voyage Leader Richard O'Driscoll reflects on the final days of RV Tangaroa's 2015 Antarctica expedition. -
Climate change freshwater impacts assessments
New Zealand’s climate is changing – and so are our freshwaters. NIWA is leading the way in understanding and helping New Zealanders best prepare for these changes. -
New Study Measures Snowmelt into South Island Rivers
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Hydrological observations and predictions - publications
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Environmental flows
This programme is focussed on understanding the effects of human use of surface and groundwater systems to inform more sustainable water allocation decisions that benefit ecosystems and communities. -
Hydrological observations and predictions
How much water is in our rivers and groundwater aquifers, how has that has changed over time and how might it change in the future?