Atmospheric analysis

An illustrated example, showing how to input data and interpret SolarView results.

The kākahi or freshwater mussel was a valuable mahinga kai resource for many Māori.

How may agricultural activities impact riparian vegetation around a waterway?

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

NIWA has transformed 1.5 million square kilometres of data into the most accurate and detailed map yet of the land underneath the sea around New Zealand.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.

PPM and PPB are units used in atmospheric chemistry to describe the concentration of gases.

Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.

Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources.

Temperature affects the number and type of animals and plants that live in a waterway.