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Find Data platform

Find Data provides fast and efficient access to vital information on land and water data, tailored to serve the diverse needs of its users. Currently…
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The effectiveness of streambank fencing to improve microbial water quality: a review

This literature review collates published data on the effectiveness of fencing stock out of waterways to reduce faecal indicator bacteria concentrations in streams. Eighteen suitable…
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Predicting impacts of agricultural land use on stream and river biota: method review, evaluation and guidance

Predicting land use and land management effects on stream and river biota is an important aspect of land-water management, yet there are no collations of…
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Project Summary: Perception of Drone Use in Environmental Management

This article summarises the results of a Rural Professionals Fund project that aimed to identify barriers to the use of drones in environmental compliance, monitoring…
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Presentation

Recent advances in reporting and interpreting water quality trends

NZ Freshwater Sciences Conference, December 2018
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Technical Report

From mountains to the sea: values and science for an informed kaitiaki/guardian – land

This project aimed to assess the impacts and implications of meeting contaminant reduction targets for estuaries on catchment land-use and management. The objectives were to:…
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CLUES model calibration and its implications for estimating contaminant attenuation

Catchment water quality models are essential for freshwater management; however, their value is dependent on their performance and level of uncertainty. Here we present the…
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Project Summary: Bananas on Northland Dairy Farms

This article summarises the results of a Rural Professionals Fund project that aimed to investigate whether growing bananas on Northland dairy farms has the potential…
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Interoperable Models for Land and Water Framework selection and preliminary design

This report presents a proposal for the development of an interoperable modelling system suitable for integrated spatial assessment the economic, production and environmental implications of…
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