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

About NIWA

  • 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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    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

     
  • Nava Fedaeff presenting to Te One school.

    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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    Water Level Instruments

    There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.
  • Statement of Corporate Intent

    This Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) sets out NIWA's strategy for delivering against its core purpose over the next five years.
  • NIWA partners with Sir Peter Blake Trust to benefit young New Zealanders

    News article
    NIWA has signed a major new sponsorship agreement with the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
     
  • Summer series week 6: Creatures reveal true colours up close

    Media release
    From a tiny caddsifly to a frolicking dusky dolphin, NIWA staff have captured some beautiful images of insects, birds, fish—and a particularly handsome frog.
  • Summer Series week 1: NIWA's year of science

    Media release
    A year is a short time in science but a lot happened in 2016. NIWA highlights its top scientific endeavours of the past 12 months.
  • Scientists’ stunning images

    Media release
    From one pole to the other, NIWA scientists work in some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.