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NIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks
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Earth Sciences NZ awarded more than $57 million for research
News article04 September 2025Earth Sciences New Zealand has been awarded $57,063,697 from the 2025 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Fund across five critical research programmes encompassing hazard forecasting, climate change mitigation and adaptation and untapped sources of renewable energy. -
This year’s winter snow ‘abysmal’ for many
Media release04 September 2025Winter snowfall was well below average for much of the country, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. -
NZ waters teeming with undiscovered seaweed species, scientist says
Media release03 September 2025Scientists believe they’re only seeing a snapshot of what could be living in our subantarctic islands and deep waters. -
Earth Sciences & SPREP formalise partnership for Pacific climate and environmental resilience
News article01 September 2025Joint media release -
Unveiling Cascade: A $35 Million Leap Towards New Zealand's Technological Future
Media release27 August 2025New Zealand’s newest and largest supercomputer has produced its first weather forecast.
The floating robots helping us respond to environmental change
The floating robots helping us respond to environmental change
Who we are
Taihoro Nukurangi. From the bottom of the ocean to the top of the atmosphere and everything in between: NIWA's climate, freshwater and marine science helps develop solutions to the world's environmental problems and enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments. Decision makers at all levels are seeking evidence-based analysis and advice from environmental experts. NIWA’s science provides high quality insights to underpin important decisions, and innovative solutions. NIWA has staff located across 16 different locations in New Zealand and overseas.
Our research
NIWA's purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments, and improve our understanding of climate and the atmosphere, to increase resilience to weather and climate hazards.
Our partners
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas, from Iwi to government and other research organisations. Most of NIWA’s revenue comes from contestable research funding and commercial consultancy work.
Education
NIWA supports education at all levels in New Zealand, from school programmes and science fairs to professional development. Providing resources for students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.
How can we help?
We offer a range of services to iwi, government, councils, businesses, organisations and individuals. We provide access to major environmental monitoring systems, datasets and tools. We can provide evidence to underpin decision making, help you manage operations and reduce the impacts of our changing climate.