Atmospheric analysis

The majority of New Zealanders are able to recall a story about catching eels when they were children.

Various industries and land use activities have the potential to impact on water quality and mahinga kai unless properly managed.

More information about our online freshwater databases.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

NIWA has developed a real time UV display in consultation with the Cancer Society and Sunsmart.

The seafood counter at your local supermarket has changed.

Dry stock farms can cover large areas of hill-country grassland that may be steep and prone to erosion.

This system combines daily sea-level data from NIWA, regional councils, port companies, Antarctica NZ, Bureau of Meteorology and territorial authorities.

Piharau/kanakana are an important mahinga kai species and a prized delicacy for many Māori.

We sponsor regional science and technology fairs around New Zealand and support learning programmes that bring science into the classroom.