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Atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and stratospheric change
Research ProjectCFCs 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. -
Water diversion
Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Sediment and urbanisation
How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways? -
Summer Series 8: The forces behind beach ‘foam’
News article06 June 2017 -
Climate data and activities
We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects. -
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. -
Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Modified habitat
A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live. -
Climate summaries
Education ResourceIn this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.