Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Coming from overseas?

    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.
  • New Zealand from space

    This daily image of New Zealand from space was created using data from one of NASA's EOS satellites, collected at our receiving station in Lauder, Central Otago.
  • 2014 UV Workshop

    Presented papers, arranged by workshop programme.
  • Drought Indicator Maps

    Up-to-date drought indicator maps are shown here.
  • Water diversion

    Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use.
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    13 Beach types

    Learn about different kinds of beachs and how they form, with diagrams and examples of each type.
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    New map reveals New Zealand’s seafloor in stunning detail

    News article
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    How can carbon emissions be weighed?

    The mass of carbon emissions can easily be calculated.
  • Chemical contamination and wastewater

    What are the potential sources of chemical contaminants in wastewaters?
  • Other vessels

    Facility
    NIWA operates about 30 other Maritime New Zealand-certified vessels based at Bream Bay, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Turangi, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Tekapo, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
  • 2019/2020 Blake Ambassadors

    Internships

     
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    Trawl fisheries bycatch

    Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.