Lake Hawea

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...

In this activity, students research the effect of common pollutants on our waterways and hold a mock trial to determine the worst pollutant in the country....

The factors that affect water quality include where the water comes from, what is in the environment in the collection area and how it is treated....