Geothermal hot springs, such as this vent on White Island, can form deposits of heavy metals. These heavy metals can become pollutants when they are exposed by weathering or by mining processes.
Both science and mātauranga pūtaiao build knowledge and understanding about our world. Often, we start with curiosity about something we’ve noticed and we want to find...
Māori knowledge and methods are increasingly being incorporated into New Zealand’s conservation practices. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Priscilla Wehi who uses both mātauranga...
Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. It is coordinated by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) and includes...
We rely on the land to provide the country with food, mineral resources and places to build our homes and industries, but all these uses can...
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