Atmospheric analysis

Pauanui South Cam-era station

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.

NIWA has transformed 1.5 million square kilometres of data into the most accurate and detailed map yet of the land underneath the sea around New Zealand.

Blooms of hazardous cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in rivers, lakes and reservoirs can cause problems for both animal and human health.

The greenhouse effect is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by substances which let the sun's energy through to the ground but impede the passage of energy from the earth back into space.

What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?

NIWA's goal is to provide the science to help New Zealanders transition to a sustainable future.

NIWA is managed by an Executive Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Science and operational matters are handled by two sub-groups.