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Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
Coming from overseas?
If you're moving to join us here at NIWA, we want to say thanks for choosing us by helping you with your big move. -
Map E North
Education ResourceSheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate. -
Droughts
Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation. -
Atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and stratospheric change
Research ProjectCFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk. -
Estimating design wind speeds in complex terrain
Research ProjectThe current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain. -
13 Beach types
Learn about different kinds of beachs and how they form, with diagrams and examples of each type. -
Sea-level rise
Education ResourceOne of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels. -
Tuna - elvers and recruitment
Once in freshwater, glass eels develop into darker pigmented juvenile eels known as elvers.