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The Hill
Feature story01 February 2020Castle Hill, on State Highway 73 between Darfield and Arthur’s Pass in the Waimakariri Basin, was named for the imposing array of limestone boulders in the area that mirror the look of castle ruins. -
Embracing the revolution
Feature story01 February 2020Technology and Innovation General Manager, Dr Barry Biggs, looks at the impact of the fast-moving world of “tech” on NIWA’s science. -
The frozen menagerie
Feature story23 December 2019Just past the locks, alarms and big heavy doors is a rather macabre sight. -
Scientists share stunning images
Media release10 October 2019Castle Hill attracts two types of enthusiasts – climbers and astrophotographers... -
Winners of NIWA Wellington science fair
Media release02 September 2019An interest in spoilers on sportscars has paid off for a Year 8 Seatoun student who won the $1000 NIWA prize for best exhibit in this year’s NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair. -
200 students compete to solve big science challenges at Auckland Science and Technology Fair
Media release28 August 2019Everything from eating brownies made with bugs to a substitute for stickers on fruit has had a scientific eye cast over it ahead of this year’s NIWA Auckland Science and Technology Fair. -
Students seek scientific solutions
Media release28 August 2019Everything from traffic safety to chickens and ballet shoes has had a scientific eye cast over it ahead of this year’s NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair. -
Avocado Time Machine Takes Top Prize at the Niwa BOP Science Fair
Media release22 August 2019Frustration with buying fruit and vegetables that are never ready to eat prompted a 13-year-old Tauranga girl to a design a machine to help. -
NIWA science - making a difference
An introduction to NIWA scientists and the wide range of work they do. Our staff work across freshwater, climate and ocean research platforms throughout New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.