Atmospheric analysis

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

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    NIWA35 data request form

    Service
    Obtain NIWA35 forecast data from NIWA.
  • Hotspot Watch 23 February 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • MethaneSAT Mission

    Scientists counting down to MethaneSAT satellite launch

    Media release
    NIWA scientists leading Aotearoa New Zealand’s MethaneSAT agricultural emissions science programme are gearing up for the launch of its satellite in coming weeks.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 15 February 2024

    Hotspot Watch 15 February 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Expedition to uncover secrets of New Zealand's unexplored Bounty Trough

    Media release
    An expedition to discover new species in one of the most remote parts of the deep ocean is departing from Wellington today. 
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 6 February 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 7 February 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Stormy clouds

    Using NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts - house rules

    News article
    House rules for NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts
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    NIWA Monitoring Stations

    Facility
    NIWA National Environmental Monitoring Network in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 31 January 2024

    Hotspot Watch 1 February 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry con
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 25 January 2024

    Hotspot Watch 26 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Graph of sea surface temperature peak dates for Auckland between 1982 to 2024

    Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather

    Media release
    A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 18 January 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 19 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.