Atmospheric analysis

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

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    RV Tangaroa

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

    How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?
  • Climate data and activities

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

    A collection of ID guides to algae. Groups include major freshwater algal groups, diatoms and blue-green (cyanobacteria), red and green algae.
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    Rain Gauge - OTA OSK15180T

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

    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.
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    Suspended-sediment yield estimator

    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.
  • Blogs

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

    Opportunities for students
  • Waikato

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

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

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