Atmospheric analysis

RV Tangaroa is New Zealand’s only ice strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel.

How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?

We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects.

A collection of ID guides to algae. Groups include major freshwater algal groups, diatoms and blue-green (cyanobacteria), red and green algae.

This is the standard precision instrument NIWA uses throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network, and elsewhere, for rainfall measurement.

Like the GMS satellite, the NOAA Series of polar orbiting satellites (operated by NOAA, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) are a component of the World Weather Watch meteorological satellite network.

This national GIS ‘layer’ enables reconnaissance-scale estimation of suspended-sediment yields from New Zealand’s rivers and streams. It has been developed by NIWA in collaboration with Landcare Research.

Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science.

Opportunities for students

Waikato exhibits a range of climates due to the variety of landscapes in the region.

Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

In this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.