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Link between insomnia and depression found at Science & Technology Fair
Media release15 October 2023A study looking at the impact of sleep on depression in adolescents was 18 months in the making for Ellen Thompson. -
Science Leadership Team
The Science Leadership Team is responsible for identifying and leading NIWA's research strategy, stakeholder management, and the development of services, products, and market opportunities. -
Months in the mud leads to NIWA Science Fair success.
Media release06 October 2023A Year 13 from Saint Kentigern College scooped top prizes at the 2023 NIWA South and East Auckland Science Fair for her project “Crab-a-dabra!". -
Year 11 wins big at Wellington NIWA Science Fair
Media release21 September 2023A Wellington College pupil claimed two top prizes at this year’s NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair. -
Waikato NIWA Science and Technology Fair
Media release21 September 2023A tactile model for the blind has scooped top prize at the NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair. -
Training courses
NIWA offers a range of courses each year, presented at a number of venues according to need and the level of interest. -
Statement of core purpose
The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them. -
Our Partners and Funders
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas. Most of NIWA’s revenue is from contestable research funding and commercial consultancy work. -
Our mission
NIWA’s mission is to support the wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand’s people and businesses through improved management of the environment, sustainable use of natural resources, and effective responses to global change. -
Our company
NIWA, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, is a Crown Research Institute established in 1992. It operates as a stand-alone company with its own Board of Directors and Executive. -
NIWA and Kia Toipoto – Closing Gender and Ethnic Pay Gaps
In 2022 NIWA commenced participation in the government's Kia Toipoto programme.