Atmospheric analysis

West Coast is New Zealand’s wettest region, and this may be attributed to its exposure to the predominant westerly airflow over the country, combined with the orographic effect of the Southern Alps.

At the age of seven, NIWA’s youngest climate scientist, Nava Fedaeff, swapped sub-arctic Siberia for balmy Auckland – and her first job was to learn to swim.

NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere.

This lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.

Māori have an extensive knowledge of the ecology of freshwater eels, and have maintained their customary fisheries for several centuries.

How may agricultural activities increase sediments in waterways?

The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island.

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Short-term to long-term data estimation

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

Compound specific stable isotope analysis techniques are an increasingly useful tool to address many ecological and environmental research questions.