Atmospheric analysis

NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor.

NIWA is managed by an Executive Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Science and operational matters are handled by two sub-groups.

El Niño accounts for less than 25 percent of the year-to year variance in seasonal rainfall and temperature at most locations in New Zealand.

A regional climatology is a summary of the typical weather and climate of a region, based on historical data observations made at climate stations located within the region.

Tuna, or freshwater eels, are the most widespread freshwater fish in New Zealand. This 'living' educational resource summarises a large amount of scientific and technical literature.

NIWA is a major sponsor of the Auckland, Manukau City, North Harbour, Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury and Bay of Plenty – Science & Technology Fairs.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.

Objective: to observe the relationship between temperature and relative humidity.

Charts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase.