Atmospheric analysis

NIWA is leading a new six-year research project that seeks to increase our understanding of piharau/kanakana/lamprey, using Mātauranga Māori, social science and biophysical science approaches.

What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities?

Virtual climate station estimates are produced every day, based on the spatial interpolation of actual data observations made at climate stations located around the country.

Whitianga Wharf sea levels

RV Tangaroa is New Zealand’s only ice strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel.

Each waterway has its own particular characteristics relating to water flow, velocity, and quantity.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

NIWA's research on freshwater monitoring and reporting is one of three research areas within the 'Values, Monitoring and Outcomes' (VMO) programme led by Landcare Research.

The UV Index is a measure of the intensity of UV radiation. The UV Index supersedes the idea of "Time to Burn" or "Burn Time", which has been used previously in New Zealand.