Atmospheric analysis

The atmosphere is comprised of layers based on temperature. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere.

The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world

National climate maps

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Maps of the average first and last dates of soil moisture deficit are shown here.

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Dairy farms operate to maximise milk production

How can mining activities influence sediments in waterways?

Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change.

This is the standard precision instrument NIWA uses throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network, and elsewhere, for rainfall measurement.

Learn how to use the New Zealand Freshwater Fish Database (NZFFD)