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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. -
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. -
Generating synthetic wind data
Research ProjectNIWA has recently created synthetic, multi-year, 10-minute wind datasets at 15 wind farm sites across New Zealand. These will be used by the Electricity Commission to model the impact of wind farms on the national grid. -
Trace gas datasets
ServiceNIWA makes a range of trace gas data freely available on our FTP site. -
Decision-Making Framework
A decision framework has been developed that provides for a balanced and justifiable prioritisation of sustainable adaptations to climate change and which is flexible to change. -
Raglan A
This web camera is available thanks to the support of Waikato Regional Council. -
Fisheries stock assessments
To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on. -
Resources for teachers
NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science. -
Water abstraction and agriculture
How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows? -
Causes of sedimentation
What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities?