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.

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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.
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    Dog Island

    Dog Island levels
  • White sharks

    Research Project
    Where and when do white sharks occur in New Zealand waters, and how can fisheries bycatch be reduced?
  • What is the proposed activity or industry?

    Various industries and land use activities have the potential to impact on water quality and mahinga kai unless properly managed.
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    Tuna - elvers and recruitment

    Once in freshwater, glass eels develop into darker pigmented juvenile eels known as elvers.
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    What do 'carbon neutral' and 'carbon footprint' mean?

    A carbon neutral activity is one that has a carbon footprint of zero.
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    Scientists set to delve into the secrets of the Cook Strait mega-canyon

    News article
  • 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.
  • Chemical contamination and agriculture

    What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?
  • Loss of riparian vegetation

    Plants and trees along the water margins and banks are called riparian vegetation.
  • Hydro

    Hydro-electricity is a renewable energy source that relies on the inflow of water into storage lakes upstream of a dam.
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    Mean daily maximum temperatures (°C)

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.