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Final Testing Completed: Integrated Marine IoT Monitoring System
Today marks the completion of final testing for one of our latest in-house IoT developments — a fully integrated marine monitoring system designed for real-world environmental deployment. This device brings together multiple water-quality sensors, an underwater camera, and onboard lighting into a single, robust platform suitable for long-term use in marine and freshwater environments. What the System Measures The system is capable of simultaneously capturing both quantitative
Jan 10
MAKI at Freshwater Conference 2025 — Connections, Innovation, and New Possibilities
MAKI has just wrapped up an exciting few days exhibiting at the Freshwater Conference 2025 , and the experience has been both energising and valuable. The event brought together scientists, councils, innovators, and solution-builders working towards better environmental outcomes across Aotearoa — a space we feel proud to be contributing to. Showcasing MAKI’s Technology As an exhibitor, we had the opportunity to share our autonomous boat and ROV capabilities with a wide range
Dec 4, 2025
Topo-Bathymetric Mapping at Aotea Harbour
MĀKI completed a topo-bathymetric survey at Aotea Harbour for Ōtorohanga District Council to assess the condition of the stone wall and channel. Using our autonomous vessel with RTK and a DJI drone for photogrammetry, we integrated the datasets into a single 3D model for engineering analysis.
Aug 20, 2025
Autonomous Water Monitoring and Sampling During Algae Bloom Events
During the summer of 2024–2025 , MĀKI collaborated with the Waikato Regional Council to deploy our MĀKI Boat V2 for environmental monitoring and water sampling across several freshwater locations. This initiative supported the council’s efforts to collect reliable data during algae bloom events, when accurate and timely information is essential for effective water quality management. The MĀKI Boat V2 is a compact, fully autonomous surface vessel designed for scientific-g
Jul 20, 2025
MAKI Makes the News at Fieldays 2025
We’re proud to share that MAKI has been featured in a national story following Fieldays 2025! The article, titled “Wool is making money...
Jun 17, 2025
Advancements in Bathymetry Mapping for Efficient Settling Pond Management
In recent years, bathymetry mapping has emerged as an essential tool across various fields, particularly in managing settling ponds. This...
May 13, 2025