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.

  • Development of sustainable water supply and treatment systems for a coastal Fijian village

    Research Project
    This collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters.
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    Map Sw North

    Education Resource
    Because of its exposure to disturbed weather systems from the Tasman Sea, this climate zone is often quite windy, but has few climate extremes.
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    Trawl fisheries bycatch

    Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.
  • Takahe Valley monitoring station

    Monthly

    Publication series
    Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.
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    Reports

    Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.
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    Urbanisation activities

    Urbanisation has changed the face of many waterways that flow through urban areas
  • Deidre Cleland

    Scholarships

    Scholarships available to both Masters and undergraduate students in the fields of fisheries science and marine biology.
  • Daily climate maps

    These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database.
  • Common climate and weather terms

    Education Resource
    A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.
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    Water Level Instruments

    There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.
  • Pauanui North, Cam-era monitoring site

    Pauanui North

    Pauanui North station
  • Landscape

    On-Site Household Sanitation Guidelines for Fiji

    Research Project
    A participatory project empowering communities with self-help tools to improve water, sanitation and hygiene.