Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    NatHERS climate files 2012 - data request

    NatHERS climate files 2012 - data request webform
  • Improved sustainability of the demersal line fishery in Tonga

    Research Project
    The Tongan deepwater demersal line fishery is a valuable source of income, livelihood, and social well-being for the people of Tonga. The fishery has a history of boom-and-bust cycles with fluctuating catches and poor economic returns.
  • Hotspot Watch 1 November 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
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    Species Key – Coastal Taxonomic Resource Tool

    A web-based taxonomic resource tool has been developed to improve the accuracy and consistency in soft sediment estuarine and coastal benthic intertidal and shallow subtidal macroinvertebrate identification across New Zealand.
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    Coastal hazards

    NIWA's coastal hazards research is improving knowledge and providing tools to help understand coastal hazards and potential impacts for Aotearoa New Zealand – both now and in the future as sea levels continue to rise.
  • Hotspot Watch 26 October 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • High Frequency Water Quality Monitoring Guidance

    Research Project
    A NIWA-led project to support anyone wishing to deploy a water quality sensor in rivers, lakes and estuaries.
  • NIWA Biodiversity Memoirs for purchase

    The NIWA Biodiversity Memoirs are comprehensive, definitive, illustrated reference works that capture the rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific study of New Zealand’s distinctive marine fauna and flora.
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    National Centre contacts

    You can find contact details for our science staff under these National Centre lists.
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    Our people

    Find out more about our board, management teams, and key National Centre contacts. To locate individuals working at NIWA simply use our staff search below.
  • Electricity conversion project takes top prize at Auckland Science Fair

    Media release
    A suite of projects that ranged from whether toothpaste’s a scam to capturing air, to human superpowers made up the 206 entries at this year’s NIWA Auckland City Science & Technology Fair.
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    Weather and climate forecasting services

    Whether you need weather or climate information six hours, days or months out, our accurate forecasts can help you with operational requirements and decision making.