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This extensive topic covers uses and forms of water, sources, conservation, sustainability, ecosystems, transport and sport. You will also find art, activities, stories, poems and experiments associated with the properties of water. SCIS no. 1809127

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Kaikoura

Kaikoura, showing waves on coast. Print with hand-applied colouring made by Whites Aviation from negative taken 1929 by Leo White. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Des...

Seaweek resources

This resource provides a sample of the Science Learning Hub's marine resources. Included are teaching topics like, healthy seas, human impacts on the sea, sea creatures, the ocean and climate chang...

Coastal erosion

Coastal erosion is the retreat of the shoreline due to water currents, waves and wind. It is a natural process that can be influenced by human activities. Types of erosion There are two types of co...

Raoul: a diver's view

Raoul: a diver's view

A fish curator and an underwater videographer capture marine life around Raoul Island.

Waterfall

Waterfall at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth,Taranaki, NZ.

Shotover River

Shotover River. Print with hand-applied colouring made from negative taken May 1954 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin p...

Restoring the mauri of lake Omapere

Restoring the mauri of lake Omapere

Documentary on the restoration of Lake Omapere, a taonga to the Ngāpuhi people.

Life in freshwater

Life in freshwater

Freshwater ecosystems and food chains of New Zealand’s lakes, rivers and ponds.

New Zealand's A to Z - fishing

New Zealand's A to Z - fishing

Recreational fishing for trout, inshore saltwater species and offshore big game fish.

The Great white man-eating shark

The Great white man-eating shark

Animator Euan Frizzell's, award winning adaptation of a Margaret Mahy picture book.

Soil moisture measurement

Soil moisture measurement

Recording moisture in the soil to determine irrigation requirements.

Desalination plant

Desalination plant

Desalination plant set up in Christchurch 2011 to help supply fresh water after the earthquake.

Experiences of tsunamis

Tsunamis stories from New Zealanders following the 1960 earthquake in Chile.

Measuring rainfall

System of measuring rainfall in inches from Papers Past.

Water borne diseases

Water borne diseases

The number of people catching stomach bugs after swimming in lakes and rivers could be much greater than those recorded. The Taranaki medical officer of health says not as many people go to the doc...

Transport by water

Transport by water

Until roads were built, European settlers relied on water-borne transport to get their goods to market. The Tukituki River was used, and into the early 20th century small vessels made regular voyag...

New Zealand plants and their story

Plants of fresh water, swamps and bogs.

Te Pangu salmon farm

Te Pangu salmon farm

The sea-farming of mussels and salmon, in the Marlborough Sounds.

Children from Otaki health camp

Children from Otaki health camp

Children from the Otaki Children's Health Camp playing in the surf at Otaki beach.

Children at a swimming pool

Children at a swimming pool

Whakarewarewa geysers

Whakarewarewa geysers

This diagram shows the geothermal plumbing system beneath Geyser Flat at Whakarewarewa. A column of hot water rises to the surface, erupting through a number of vents. The geysers (Prince of Wales ...

Cooking in the pools, Rotorua

Cooking in the pools, Rotorua

Cooking food in a hot pool at Whakarewarewa, photographed between 1963 and 1967 by Gladys M Goodall. The food is held in tukohu (long-tailed flax baskets). Maureen Waaka is wearing a piupiu and the...

Lake Benmore hydroelectric dam

Lake Benmore hydroelectric dam

New Zealand’s largest artificial lake, Lake Benmore, was formed behind the Benmore power station. Capable of generating 540 megawatts of energy, Benmore is the country’s second largest hydroelectri...

Hamaria waka on Lake Horowhenua

Hamaria waka on Lake Horowhenua

Taueki family fishing for eels on Lake Horowhenua aboard the Hamaria canoe, the last war canoe on the lake. Photograph taken 6 June 1926 by G L Adkin. Album piece is from has been digitised and s...

Gathering kaimoana

Gathering kaimoana

Scenes of Maori gathering kai moana (seafood) from rock pools at Te Kaha, and a man driving a horse and plough in a paddock near a church, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all p...

Gathering kaimoana

Gathering kaimoana

Scenes of Maori gathering kai moana (seafood) from rock pools at Te Kaha, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 12...

Paua

Largest of our Haliotis sp. Has a nice steak! Becomes well disguised with marine growths. Sometimes attack on the outer layers of the shell is evident by a tiny shell borer, but this rarely succeed...

Changes to river environments

Life in and around rivers Before widespread human settlement, most lowland rivers were bordered by dense native forest with many ferns, mosses, liverworts and fungi. The forested river banks were h...

Rivers with Craig Potton, Rangitata

Rivers with Craig Potton, Rangitata

In this award-winning episode of the Rivers series, photographer Craig Potton visits Canterbury’s Rangitata River. The great braided river is home to the rare wrybill, and the landscape has provide...

River ecosystems

The ecology of the river refers to the relationships that living organisms have with each other and with their environment – the ecosystem. An ecosystem is the sum of interactions between plants, a...

Petone flood

A man surveying flooding under the Petone overbridge, Wellington.

Waikato Is the river

Waikato Is the river

‘Waikato Is The River’ is a translation of the original poem ‘Waikato Te Awa’ originally written by R. T. Harrison. The selected translated version written by Kitty Leach appeared in Te Ao Hou, a M...

Bulls water tower

Bulls water tower

The distinctive mushroom shaped water tower at Bulls is easily visible from SH1 across the Rangitikei River. The design is credited to architect Bill Alington from the Hydro Design Office, New Zeal...

Hydro-Electric power

Hydro-Electric power

Lake Coleridge was the first hydroelectric power station commissioned in 1914 by the Government of New Zealand. The construction became possible because of the 1910 Aid to Waterpower Act which gave...

Waterwheel

This painting shows a waterwheel besides a stream. These machines used the energy of flowing or falling water to turn the wheel. The axle of the turning wheel then powered other machines.

Use milk to drink or bathe in

Use milk to drink or bathe in

This cartoon is a reference to Fonterra’s Longburn plant that was given permission by the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council to release up to 8500 cubic meters of ‘low –strength effluents’ into the...

Table, timelines and map showing geographic conflicts over water.

The science of water

The chemical composition, properties, history and use of water.

Hydropower energy

Definition, history, process and types of hydropower.

The bottled-water giants who are taking our water

Global beverage giants have been quietly bottling New Zealand's water for years.

Water science for kids

A useful range of water-focused experiments, games, interesting facts, science fair projects, and videos etc.

Solar System and water

Discussion on the evidence of water on other planets.

Presents a range of New Zealand related infographics associated with different uses of water.

Who owns NZ water?

In New Zealand, we think water is free.

Sandys, Edward Roper Stapleton, b. 1845 :Te Reinga Falls, nr Gisborne, N.Z [1888?]

Sandys, Edward Roper Stapleton, b. 1845 :Te Reinga Falls, nr Gisborne, N.Z [1888?]

Shows a man sketching in the foreground on large rocks, with the falls beyond. The artist depicted may be intended as a self-portrait Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pastel, 480 x ...

Calculation and causes for water footprint on the earth.

Why drinking water is the way to go

The connections between body hydration and good health.

Tangaroa hands back Robert Hewitt

Tangaroa hands back Robert Hewitt

Robert Hewitt, ex-Royal New Zealand Navy diver and his friends went recreational scuba diving off Mana Island when strong undercurrents swept him away from the group.

Volume of water

Finding the volume of water using the displacement method.

Why can't we manufacture water?

Ideas about how water can be manufactured in the future to prevent world-wide water shortages.

Mystery of earth's water

Theories on the origin of water on planet Earth.

Water worries, School Journal Curriculum level: 3 Apr 2012

Explanation writing, persuasive writing and procedural writing on water issues in New Zealand.

A collection of best and new poems on water.

23 Places we've found water in our solar system

The moons and planets where scientists are finding water in all its forms.

Principal rivers of the world

A table with lists and links to information on the major rivers of the world.

A selection of New Zealand water safety images.

Disinfecting wastewater

At the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant in Auckland they use UVC light to disinfect wastewater.

Dynamic and complex: the global water cycle

Four scientists talk about the complex aspects of the global water cycle.

Not everyone in the world has enough water to meet their needs.

Experiment with water quality science projects

Measure the effects of polluted water on living things or investigate how water becomes polluted.

Water conservation primary resource

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years!

The America’s Cup

The America’s Cup is the world’s premier yachting trophy.

Everyone has the right to sufficient, continuous, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable water.

ClimateKids: water

From oceans to rivers to clouds in the sky, NASA satellites are observing where Earth’s water is found.

Building a water cycle

Observe the processes of evaporation and precipitation by creating a model that simulates the water cycle.

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Tuna (eel) are declining in New Zealand waterways.

Boyle-ing water

Watch water boil at room temperature.

Water meters accurately measure the amount of water used and charge you accordingly.

Bottled water has reached its tipping point.

Why is water one of the weirdest things in the universe?

Where did water come from? Where has it been? Why does ice float?

Britannica School

Find resources on water on Britannica Online. Login maybe required.

Water education resource

“Love Every Drop” is a teaching and learning resource that will ignite your students’ curiosity, appreciation and care for water.

Find more information about water on EPIC. Recommended databases: Britannica School, Global Issues (Gale in Context), World History (Gale in Context). School login may be required.

Children learn about stormwater and waste water in the context of their local stream.

Water: home learning activities

Activity ideas for ages 7–14 to explore the importance of water.

Tips on how to conserve water in the home, garden and workplace.

Change-maker — the Whanganui River

The Whanganui River is the first river in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a human being.

Water – every drop counts

Follow the journey of water from a river through to your tap. See how water is treated to make it safe to drink and think about your own use of water. Includes videos and quizzes.

Dirty Dairying.

Dirty Dairying.

Most New Zealanders take pride with the country's reputation of being "clean and green". Most dairy farmers do also, and there has been a lot of work in the last few years fencing off waterways, a...

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