Atmospheric analysis

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand.

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.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

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

One of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels.

NIWA operates about 30 other Maritime New Zealand-certified vessels based at Bream Bay, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Turangi, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Tekapo, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

How do hydro-electricity activities potentially influence waterway temperatures?

New Zealand's first eel farm was established in 1971. Despite other farms opening in later years, no eel farms remained by the start of the 1980s.

Learn about different kinds of beachs and how they form, with diagrams and examples of each type.

Some commonly-asked questions about tornadoes in New Zealand.

View data that show reported target catch and estimated bycatch.