Atmospheric analysis

Raglan B Cam-era station

NIWA collects and manages significant amounts of New Zealand's environmental data, particularly in the climate, freshwater, marine and atmosphere domains.

Rig shark is an important inshore commercial fish species in New Zealand, and we need to understand more about their habitats, movements, nursery grounds and vulnerability to human impacts to ensure they are managed sustainably and their productivity is enhanced.

NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments.

Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that intercept long-wave (mainly infrared) radiation emitted from the Earth's surface.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.

El Niño accounts for less than 25 percent of the year-to year variance in seasonal rainfall and temperature at most locations in New Zealand.

Find out how you can have access to Earth Science NZ's research vessels to carry out marine research voyages.

What are the potential sources of chemical contaminants in wastewaters?

Read about how NIWA can map any aspect of climate to help guide your organisation's response to a changing and variable climate.

Some simple steps to minimise the effects of mining activities on water quality and mahinga kai.

The River Environment Classification (REC) is a database of catchment spatial attributes, summarised for every segment in New Zealand's network of rivers.