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Storms and cyclones
Education ResourceCommon questions about storms and cyclones in New Zealand. -
Population modelling software
Casal2 is an advanced software package developed by NIWA for modelling the population dynamics of marine species. -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
Horticultural activities
Land is tilled, sowed, and harvested for horticultural crops to grow. -
How cold is the Antarctic?
Write a report, with guided questions, to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?” -
Marlborough
The main characteristic of the Marlborough climate is its dryness. Summer droughts are frequent, and the region is often swept by warm, dry northwesterlies. -
SolarView help
This calculator estimates the solar energy that can be collected by a solar capture device (solar panel) at a given address, panel direction and roof slope. -
Tuna - life cycle and leptocephalii
Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery.