On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Remote sensing from space

    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.
  • Riparian planting

    Primary sector

  • Ben in the CT room at Ruakura

    Exploring clam impact on native aquatic plants

    The invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) can reach very high population densities, which can harm freshwater ecosystems.
  • Wind turbines Wellington

    AI-driven nowcasting at NIWA

    Short-term weather prediction in real time
  • Waikato River

    NIWA welcomes new name and merger date

    News article
    Merger with GNS will come into effect by 1 July.
  • Golden hour, Hen & Chick Islands

    Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth

    Media release
    An announcement from Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti
  • Experience a lifetime of coastal climate change with new online game 

    Media release
    A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched.
  • Isabelle Aduna

    Students representing New Zealand at the ‘Olympics of science fairs’ forging pathway for international recognition

    Media release
    Two 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 release
    Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change
  • Waikato River

    Flagship Science Programmes

  • Future coasts game ipad banner

    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. 
  • Anemometer Evans Bay

    Data, Networks, Databases and Collections

    Collecting and managing the environmental data required to deliver impactful freshwater, climate and marine science and applications.