Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

  • Scientists eavesdrop on endangered dolphins

    News article
    The critically endangered Māui dolphin is getting a helping hand from scientists this month who are beginning a year-long research project to listen in on them.
  • Chemical contamination and wastewater

    What are the potential sources of chemical contaminants in wastewaters?
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    Cropping activities

    The land used to produce crops is usually flat to gently rolling so it can be tilled, sowed, and harvested.
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    Sediment and forestry

    How may forestry activities increase sediments in waterways?
  • Dissolved oxygen

    Dissolved oxygen (DO) is a relative measure of the amount of oxygen (O2) dissolved in water.
  • 2019/2020 Blake Ambassadors

    Internships

     
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    Trawl fisheries bycatch

    Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.
  • Sea-level rise

    Education Resource
    One of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels.
  • SolarView help

    This calculator estimates the solar energy that can be collected by a solar capture device (solar panel) at a given address, panel direction and roof slope.
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    Scientists set to delve into the secrets of the Cook Strait mega-canyon

    News article
  • 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.
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    Coralline Algae

    This identification guide covers the common crustose coralline algae found in central New Zealand.