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.

Tuna are found in all sorts of habitats (places), including coastal estuaries, lakes, wetlands, rivers, mountain streams and even alpine tarns.

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

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.

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

The current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain.

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.