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.

  • Careers - FAQs

    A list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you don't see your question answered here, please get in touch.
  • Farming and the primary sector

    Farmers are making business decisions everyday which are influenced by environmental factors. We can help farmers to improve decision-making, mitigate farm environment risk, and to become more productive, efficient, competitive and sustainable.
  • Tairua

    Tairua

    Tairua station
  • Atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and stratospheric change

    Research Project
    CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.
  • Drought indicator charts

  • Lesson 9: Ngā Tohu o te Taiao – Māori environmental indicators

    Education Resource
    This lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.
  • Water diversion

    Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use.
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    Sediment and urbanisation

    How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?
  • Climate data and activities

    We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects.
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    NIWA staff profile: Nava Fedaeff

    Feature story
    At the age of seven, NIWA’s youngest climate scientist, Nava Fedaeff, swapped sub-arctic Siberia for balmy Auckland – and her first job was to learn to swim.
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    Electronic Weather Station - NIWA EWS

    These gather top-quality data and are used throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network.
  • Identification guides

    Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.