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RV Tangaroa
FacilityRV Tangaroa is New Zealand’s only ice strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Climate summaries
Education ResourceIn this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.