News articles

On 10 April 2024, MfE and Stats NZ released the 2024 edition of the 'Our land' report on the state of land and soil in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Pūtaiao (‘science’ in te reo Māori) is MWLR's quarterly publication showcasing our work.

The December 2023 update of S-map Online provides 538,000 ha approx. of new mapping across 7 regions.

A new website to support practitioners in the Land Use Capability (LUC) space.

The Antarctic Soils Explorer, a new platform on Antarctic soils, has been launched.

Our 'Soil Horizons' newsletter communicates our work in soil-related research to stakeholders, customers and colleagues.

MWLR's science is underpinning the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS HPL)

The August 2022 update of S-map Online provides increased coverage, with 51% of the farmable land area of Aotearoa New Zealand now being covered.

Obituary of Allan E. Hewitt who passed away on March 24th, 2022.

A 30-minute webinar on the state of soil compaction and pugging in New Zealand.

Our 'Soil Horizons' newsletter communicates our work in soil-related research to stakeholders, customers and colleagues.

Lake Hawea Station has been named as the first farm in New Zealand to have a certified carbon footprint.