On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

About NIWA

  • Wellington science fair

    Science and Technology Fairs

    NIWA is a major sponsor of the Auckland, Manukau City, North Harbour, Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury and Bay of Plenty – Science & Technology Fairs.
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    Electric Fishing Machine - NIWA EFM300

  • Science

    An overview of Science at NIWA
  • Squid Christmas 2023

    Tertiary institutions we work with

    Opportunities for students
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    Climate stations and instruments

    We can supply a wide range of weather or climate monitoring instruments from single parameter sensors to fully equipped and installed climate stations.
  • Support

    We have a range of exciting career pathways with our professional Support Service.
  • Library

    Service
    The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.
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    Rain Gauge - OTA OSK15180T

    This is the standard precision instrument NIWA uses throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network, and elsewhere, for rainfall measurement.
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowships

    Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.
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    Educational Resources

    Education Resource
    Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.
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    Electronic Weather Station - NIWA EWS

    These gather top-quality data and are used throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network.
  • 2019/2020 Blake Ambassadors

    Internships