Atmospheric analysis

There are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century.

Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range.

Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem.

Tau kōura is a traditional Māori fishing method commonly used to harvest kōura or freshwater crayfish in areas where they are abundant.

Longfin eels are the largest and longest-lived fish in New Zealand's freshwaters, and where they are present they are the top predator.

Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.

The climate of this zone is greatly dependent on the lie of the massive Southern Alps to the west.

Heavy rainfall is one of the most frequent and widespread severe weather hazards to affect New Zealand.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere.

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.