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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.
2018 NIWA staff photo competition
This year the competition attracted more than 400 entries from staff capturing the beauty of New Zealand’s natural features, NIWA’s work and rarely seen creatures.
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.
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.
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.
Climate change
Climate change effects are accelerating, driving the need for actions informed by sound climate knowledge.