On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

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

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    Impacts

    Diverting water changes a waterways natural flow
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    How cold is the Antarctic?

    Write a report, with guided questions, to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?”
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    Tuna - maturation and identifying sex

    The sex of tuna is not determined genetically, as in some other organisms.
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    Nelson-Marlborough

  • SolarView help

    This calculator estimates the solar energy that can be collected by a solar capture device (solar panel) at a given address, panel direction and roof slope.
  • Methane

    Facility
    Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities.
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    Inanga

    Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery.
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    Impacts of wood processing

    Impacts of timber processing activities on water quality and mahinga kai.
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    What is the chance of a warm summer in Invercargill?

    In this activity you will analyse the Southern Oscillation Index and investigate the chances of getting below normal, normal or above normal summer temperatures in Invercargill.
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    Map Chatham

    Education Resource
    Extremes of temperature are rare as the Chatham Islands are small land masses surrounded by sea.
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    Marine geological hazards

    Education Resource
    New Zealand faces a variety of hazards associated with undersea geological activity.
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    Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI)

    The Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) is a simple measure of drought (and also of very wet conditions) and is based solely on the accumulated precipitation for a given time period.