Atmospheric analysis

El Niño accounts for less than 25 percent of the year-to year variance in seasonal rainfall and temperature at most locations in New Zealand.

This collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters.

How may the activities of the mining industry influence water resources?

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Some simple steps to minimise the effects of mining activities on water quality and mahinga kai.

A hot and steamy summer saw Kiwis heading down to rivers and lakes to cool off. But they weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather – algae had a great time too.

The seafood counter at your local supermarket has changed.

References, further reading, and links to useful websites.

The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography.

Understanding what happens above and below ground during a flooding event, and how it is different from normal rainfall conditions

NIWA scientists have made the rare discovery of a days-old ghost shark during a recent survey off the east coast of the South Island.

The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.