Atmospheric analysis

If you're moving to join us here at NIWA, we want to say thanks for choosing us by helping you with your big move.

NIWA collects and manages significant amounts of New Zealand's environmental data, particularly in the climate, freshwater, marine and atmosphere domains.

NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.

One of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels.

New Zealand's first eel farm was established in 1971. Despite other farms opening in later years, no eel farms remained by the start of the 1980s.

Learn about different kinds of beachs and how they form, with diagrams and examples of each type.

Some commonly-asked questions about tornadoes in New Zealand.

Read about how NIWA can map any aspect of climate to help guide your organisation's response to a changing and variable climate.

Some simple steps to minimise the effects of mining activities on water quality and mahinga kai.

View data that show reported target catch and estimated bycatch.