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Remote sensing
Pioneering remote sensing for science, from satellite validation to drone platforms, marine monitoring to disaster response, and greenhouse gas tracking to solar radiation forecasting. -
Exploring clam impact on native aquatic plants
The invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) can reach very high population densities, which can harm freshwater ecosystems. -
AI-driven nowcasting at NIWA
Short-term weather prediction in real time -
NIWA welcomes new name and merger date
News article16 May 2025Merger with GNS will come into effect by 1 July. -
Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth
Media release14 May 2025An announcement from Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti -
Experience a lifetime of coastal climate change with new online game
Media release14 May 2025A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched. -
Students representing New Zealand at the ‘Olympics of science fairs’ forging pathway for international recognition
Media release09 May 2025Two students are on their way to the United States to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of science fairs, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio. -
New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes
Media release08 May 2025Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change -
Future Coasts Aotearoa serious game
NIWA has developed an adaptation simulation game - Future Coasts Aotearoa - created to discover people’s behaviours and preferences on sea-level rise adaptation. -
Data, Networks, Databases and Collections
Collecting and managing the environmental data required to deliver impactful freshwater, climate and marine science and applications.