Atmospheric analysis

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

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    Exploration sector

    Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years.
  • LakeSPI diver

    LakeSPI: Keeping tabs on lake health

    Software Tool/Resource
    The condition of many NZ lakes is under threat from land-use changes and the invasion of alien aquatic plants.
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    Kōaro

    Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams.
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    Graphing with Microsoft Excel

    How do I create a graph?
    Using Microsoft® Excel is easy because the Chart Wizard does all the work for you!
    Simply enter the data for your data table.
    Highlight the cells you want to graph.
    Click on the Chart Wizard icon on the Tool Bar.
    Select the chart type you want to use and click Next.
    Click Next to confirm the range of cells.
    Give your graph a title, label x- and y-axis and click Next.
    Click on the gridlines tab to remove or add gridlines.
    Click Finish and graph is complete!
    Help, my graph is too small!
    When the chart wizard creates your graph it will probably be too smal
  • Nutrient overloading

    Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem.
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    Impacts of wood processing

    Impacts of timber processing activities on water quality and mahinga kai.
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    Common climate and weather terms

    Education Resource
    Confused about El Niño, or can't tell the difference between an Anticyclone and an Isobar? Let us help.
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    'Eleven-station' series temperature data

    Research Project
    Temperature trends from 1930s to present day
  • Aquaculture services

    Service
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  • Working with schools

    We sponsor regional science and technology fairs around New Zealand and support learning programmes that bring science into the classroom.
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    Mean monthly wet-days

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.