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Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceConfused about El Niño, or can't tell the difference between an Anticyclone and an Isobar? Let us help. -
'Eleven-station' series temperature data
Research ProjectTemperature trends from 1930s to present day -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
Marlborough
The main characteristic of the Marlborough climate is its dryness. Summer droughts are frequent, and the region is often swept by warm, dry northwesterlies. -
Causes of sedimentation
What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities? -
Tuna - life cycle and leptocephalii
Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters. -
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Coldest seawater discovered
Feature story06 June 2017The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world