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

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    Science sector reforms

    Recent updates to the science sector reforms that affect NIWA.
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    NIWA – Business as Usual through science sector reforms

    News article
    The Government has announced plans to reform the science, innovation and technology system, changing the shape and structure of Crown Research Institutes, including NIWA.
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    Half Yearly Report 2024

    Read NIWA's Half Yearly Report 2024
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    Half Yearly Report 2023

    Read NIWA's Half Yearly Report 2023
  • NIWA Year in Review 2024

    Annual Report 2024

    NIWA Annual Report 2024
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    Year in Review 2024

    NIWA Year in Review 2024
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    DataHub Commercial (Restricted) Licence - General Terms

    DataHub Commercial (Restricted) Use Licence - General Terms
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    DataHub Non-Commercial Use Licence – General Terms

    DataHub Non-Commercial Use Licence – General Terms
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    NIWA Non Commercial Licence

    NIWA Non Commercial Licence
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    We've got a new look

    News article
    Welcome to our website.
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    Using NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts - house rules

    News article
    House rules for NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts
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    2023 Annual Report

    Read NIWA's 2023 Annual Report.