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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    Hawkes Bay

  • Support

    We have a range of exciting career pathways with our professional Support Service.
  • Other vessels

    Facility
    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.
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    Summer Series 7: Beware! The golden triangle of the bronze whaler

    News article
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    Water temperature and hydro

    How do hydro-electricity activities potentially influence waterway temperatures?
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    Summer Series 5: Paua is a summer delicacy. Dig deep for the blackfoot sea snail!

    News article
  • Planning for coastal adaptation

    Service
    Coastal risk exposure for New Zealand, adaptation guidance for local government and relevant summaries of previous court cases and Building Act 2004 determinations.
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    NZ from Space - About

    AQUA and TERRA are polar orbiting satellites that both pass over New Zealand twice per day.
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    How deep is the snow at your place?

    Measurements of snowfall at low elevations around New Zealand are few and far between, and yet the data would be really helpful in understanding how snowfall occurs and quantifying snow-related risks.
  • Annual

    Publication series
    Annual Climate Summaries from 2000 to present.
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    Causes of sedimentation

    What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities?
  • Canterbury

    All aspects of the climate of Canterbury are dominated by the influence of the Southern Alps on the prevailing westerly airflows.