Atmospheric analysis

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.

NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data.

How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows?

NIWA develops and supplies custom software for environmental analysis and modelling.

Māori have an extensive knowledge of the ecology of freshwater eels, and have maintained their customary fisheries for several centuries.

This is a sub-tropical climate zone, with warm humid summers and mild winters.

Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years.

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 condition of many NZ lakes is under threat from land-use changes and the invasion of alien aquatic plants.

NIWA's seafood sector work comprises our fish, fisheries and aquaculture research and consultancy.

A handful of species we work on