Atmospheric analysis

Dry stock farming consists predominantly of pasture grazing beef cattle, sheep, and deer for meat, wool, and velvet production.

This identification guide covers the common crustose coralline algae found in central New Zealand.

Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica.

Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies.

There are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century.

The climate of Otago is perhaps the most diverse of any region in New Zealand.

Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range.

Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem.

Returning water to our waterways after we’ve used it in our homes, on farms and in industry is a complex and challenging process.

Tau kōura is a traditional Māori fishing method commonly used to harvest kōura or freshwater crayfish in areas where they are abundant.

Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.

The climate of this zone is greatly dependent on the lie of the massive Southern Alps to the west.