Atmospheric analysis

Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.

We have a range of exciting career pathways with our professional Support Service.

Presented papers, arranged by workshop programme.

Up-to-date drought indicator maps are shown here.

If you're collecting sea shells at the beach this summer and wondering what they are, NIWA is here to help.

New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore.

The climate of this area is greatly dependent on its exposure to weather systems from the Tasman Sea and the lie of the Southern Alps to the east.

Various industries and land use activities have the potential to impact on water quality and mahinga kai unless properly managed.

Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens.

What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from aquaculture activities?

Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.