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Evidence for the effects of land use on freshwater ecosystems in New Zealand

We used the pressure-state-impact (PSI) framework to assess evidence of land-use effects on New Zealand freshwater ecosystems. There was substantial evidence of land-use effects, particularly…
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Murray Hemi describes Te Tiriti model, Taiao Manawa Ora: Purpose-led Change

This short interview with Murray Hemi is to support understanding and use of the Taiao Manawa Ora: Purpose-led Change model. This model was developed to…
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Technical Report

Interoperable Models for Land and Water: Framework selection and preliminary design (consultation draft)

Key objectives for this research include providing a nationally applicable system of models, in an open source interoperability framework, which draws on national datasets where…
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What You Can Do In The City

We are all guardians of New Zealand's land and water. At home and work, even in the city, there are lots of big and small…
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Reducing phosphorus losses from agricultural land to surface water

Enrichment of surface waters with phosphorus (P) leads to algal growth and eutrophication. About 27% of agricultural land exceeds optimal soil P levels, posing a risk of P loss to surface waters. Agricultural…
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Rangatiratanga o te Wai Facilitation Programme

The Rangatira o Te Wai Facilitation Programme has been developed to assist and empower iwi, hapū and mana whenua to prepare for Te Mana o…
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Te Miro Farm Community Project

This short video, shot at Te Miro Farm, shows researchers from the Faecal Source Tracking project joining hapū groups, dairy farmers and the local school…
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Technical Report

Science for Policy: The role of science in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

This report takes a rare ‘behind the scenes' look at how environmental policy is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report includes comments from confidential…
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Agrivoltaics: Integrating Solar Energy Generation with Livestock Farming in the Canterbury Region of Aotearoa New Zealand (pre-print)

Agrivoltaics is the integration of agriculture and solar energy production and seeks to find synergies between the two to create a complementary system. With increased…
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