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Summary

Pointing the way: Indicators for a better Aotearoa New Zealand

This report summarises the programme of work undertaken by the Indicators Working Group and offers a few high-level lessons. The key recommendation is that a…

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Guidance

Forestry Catchment Planner: User Guide

The User Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Forestry Catchment Planner app‘s interface and key features. It helps users understand how to effectively navigate…

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NZ Food System Innovators

Aotearoa New Zealand has some innovative, determined and inspirational farmers. This video introduces you to four innovators who have found new ways to produce, process and…

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Summary

Te Mana o te Wai: Case Study Overview

This summary provides an overview of the experiences of the four mana whenua case studies involved in implementing Te Mana o Te Wai. The case…

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LAWA: Actions for Healthy Waterways

The ‘Actions for Healthy Waterways’ topic on the Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website presents the land management actions that New Zealanders have taken throughout…

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Journal Article

Managing diffuse phosphorus at the source versus at the sink

Judicious phosphorus (P) management is a global grand challenge and critical to achieving water quality objectives while maintaining food production. The management of point sources…

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Guidance

Impacts of sediment on shortjaw kōkopu

This is one of a collection of 11 fact sheets bringing together existing scientific information on the impacts of sediment on freshwater and estuarine fish…

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Technical Report

Perspectives on ‘regenerative outcomes' and associated research needs: insights from consultation with participants in four sectors – arable, dairy, sheep & beef, and viticulture

This reports outlines the outcomes and research needed by representatives of four key New Zealand agricultural sectors (dairy, sheep and beef, arable, and viticulture). The…

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Novel financing solutions for land use change (infographic)

This 2-page, A3 infographic gives an overview of findings, outlined in greater detail in the report, Novel financing solutions for land use change. The second…

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This interactive map shows the location of all our research projects to help connect you with the research happening in your catchment.

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