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.

  • Estuary origins

    In comparison to the vast span of geological time, the estuaries that we see today are very recent coastal features.
  • SolarView example

    An illustrated example, showing how to input data and interpret SolarView results.
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    Kākahi

    The kākahi or freshwater mussel was a valuable mahinga kai resource for many Māori.
  • Riparian vegetation and agriculture

    How may agricultural activities impact riparian vegetation around a waterway?
  • Al Brown - How to Cook Hapuku

  • Library

    Service
    The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.
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    What are ppm and ppb?

    PPM and PPB are units used in atmospheric chemistry to describe the concentration of gases.
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    Mean monthly sunshine (hours)

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.
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    Map E North

    Education Resource
    Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.
  • Atmosphere data

    Data from our research which we make publicly available.
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    Droughts

    Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.
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    Fisheries stock assessments

    To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on.