Atmospheric analysis

Tuna are found in all sorts of habitats (places), including coastal estuaries, lakes, wetlands, rivers, mountain streams and even alpine tarns.

NIWA run a computer model which simulates wave heights across the Canterbury continental shelf and along the coast.

NIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects.

The world’s oceans are acidifying as a result of the carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by humanity.

The current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain.

Dataset available for download

NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data.

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.

NIWA develops and supplies custom software for environmental analysis and modelling.