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Manawatu-Wanganui
The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography. -
Development of sustainable water supply and treatment systems for a coastal Fijian village
Research ProjectThis collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters. -
Careers - FAQs
A list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you don't see your question answered here, please get in touch. -
Farming and the primary sector
Farmers are making business decisions everyday which are influenced by environmental factors. We can help farmers to improve decision-making, mitigate farm environment risk, and to become more productive, efficient, competitive and sustainable. -
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens. -
Chemical contamination and aquaculture
What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from aquaculture activities? -
Drought
Education ResourceDefining drought and identifying its causes and impacts on humans. -
Questions and answers about oyster disease Bonamia ostreae
Media release06 June 2017NIWA is today issuing some scientific information on the parasite Bonamia ostreae, recently discovered in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, and the risk it poses to the Bluff oyster fishery. -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly.