About NIWA

  • Ocean waves

    Water & Atmosphere

    Publication series
    NIWA’s flagship publication showcases our latest research and examines resource management issues across all sectors.
  • Transition Chief Executive appointed for the New Zealand Earth Sciences Institute

    News article
  • Waikato River

    NIWA welcomes new name and merger date

    News article
    Merger with GNS will come into effect by 1 July.
  • Golden hour, Hen & Chick Islands

    Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth

    Media release
    An announcement from Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti
  • Isabelle Aduna

    Students representing New Zealand at the ‘Olympics of science fairs’ forging pathway for international recognition

    Media release
    Two students are on their way to the United States to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of science fairs, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Waikato River

    Flagship Science Programmes

  • Anemometer Evans Bay

    Data, Networks, Databases and Collections

    Collecting and managing the environmental data required to deliver impactful freshwater, climate and marine science and applications.
  • Crayfish Doubtful Sound

    Wild Fisheries Flagship

    Balancing sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with economic opportunities.
  • Aquaculture

    High Value Aquaculture Flagship

    Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.
  • Waihi estuary

    Rivers to Sea Flagship

    Understanding catchment to sea connections and estuarine processes to ensure a healthy coastal marine environment and effective carbon sequestration in a changing climate.
  • Marine biosecurity survey

    Aquatic Biosecurity Flagship

    Protecting New Zealand’s freshwater and marine environments from pests and diseases now and in future.
  • Wellington South Coast

    Hazards Flagship

    Improved hazard and risk information and forecasts to enhance the resilience of New Zealand communities.