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Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Tuna aquaculture - New Zealand
New Zealand's first eel farm was established in 1971. Despite other farms opening in later years, no eel farms remained by the start of the 1980s. -
El Niño maps and charts
View a collection of maps showing the impact of past El Niño and La Niña events. -
RV Kaharoa
FacilityKaharoa is capable of working throughout New Zealand's EEZ and further afield. -
How do we determine past climate?
Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources. -
Summer Series Week 4: Know your shells
News article06 June 2017If you're collecting sea shells at the beach this summer and wondering what they are, NIWA is here to help. -
Native forests absorbing more carbon dioxide
Media release06 June 2017New Zealand’s forests and other land areas may be absorbing up to 60% more carbon dioxide than has been calculated, with much of this uptake likely occurring in native forests, NIWA scientists have discovered. -
Tsunami
Education ResourceTsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour. -
Lesson 2: Wind
Education ResourceSometimes wind can feel like a bit of a mystery because we can feel it, but not see it.