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August 30, 2024
Our Land and Water has now ended.
Our mission was to preserve the most fundamental treasures of Aotearoa – its land and water – while producing value from those same treasures.
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Mangaroa Farms: Farming for Good
“Nestled alongside the Mangaroa River in Te Awa Kairangi Hutt Valley water catchment, Mangaroa Farms is a resilient community food hub and education centre. A…
Summary
Kōura at Taipōrutu, Te Māhia-Mai-Tawhiti
Kōura is an endangered freshwater species that is experiencing an increased national profile. Te Māhia Peninsula landholder Mere Whaanga, with the help of fellow resident…
Video
Can Kānuka Increase Pasture Production in New Zealand Hill Country? Research Video
In this research video, we explore the results of Tom Mackay-Smith's PhD at Massey University, measuring the impact of spaced kānuka trees on pasture production,…
Synthesis Scenarios for Future Land Use
Steering land use change to meet water quality targets, through the synthesis of Our Land and Water research
This project has produced
Guidance
Monitoring total phosphorus in lakes
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of plants and animals. However, elevated phosphorus concentrations in a lake can lead to eutrophication,…
Mapping Freshwater Contaminants
A set of research projects collectively mapping freshwater contaminant transport from source to sink
Method
Refinement of the Framework for Assessment of Recreational Water Quality
Regional and city council staff now have a documented process to follow when faecal contamination is identified in freshwater, created by ESR researchers involved in…
Technical Report
SedNetNZ, SLUI and contaminant generation. Part 1: Sediment and water clarity
Horizons Regional Council asked Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research to document the use of SedNetNZ in the Horizons region; update the assessment of the impact…
Journal Article
Estimating and modelling the risk of redox-sensitive phosphorus loss from saturated soils using different soil tests
Phosphorus (P) loss from agricultural soils can negatively affect water quality. Models and management to decrease losses increasingly focus on P that is available and…
Where are we conducting our research?
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Our Key Collaborators
An instruction is not a plan: how to create value in the primary sector