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NIWA’s science services are delivered by our thirteen National Centres. Each centre conducts a raft of research contributing to a high level outcome for New Zealand.
Carbon research grant “exceptional moment” for scientist
13 September 2018
A NIWA-led team has today been awarded a multi-million dollar research grant that will help drive major advances in understanding of New Zealand’s carbon emissions and uptake
Sudden spring sun for south
12 September 2018
A cool start to spring is about to be replaced by a sudden burst of warmth, according to NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll.
Councils get help to prepare for sea-level rise
18 July 2018
A senior NIWA scientist is concerned many councils are having difficulty “getting off the starting blocks” when it comes to planning for coastal climate change.
Seabed mapping in Marlborough uncovers 10 shipwrecks
31 August 2018
The most detailed seafloor mapping of a coastal region off New Zealand has been completed in Marlborough.
Our Climate is Changing
Our climate is changing - we need to act now.
Climate change
Climate change effects are accelerating, driving the need for actions informed by sound climate knowledge.