Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

  • NIWA's Hotspot Watch for 30 March 2017

    Hotspot
    The final weekly update for the 2016-17 summer describing soil moisture across the country to help assess whether severely to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • International fisheries scientists meeting in Nelson

    Media release
    Scientists from around the globe are meeting in Nelson next week to discuss the latest advances in fisheries technology.
  • Acoustic recordings of rare whale species in Cook Strait

  • Unique research records rare whale species in Cook Strait

    Media release
    The sounds of whales and dolphins rarely seen in New Zealand waters have been recorded by a NIWA scientist in a pioneering underwater sound project.
  • NIWA launches New Zealand Drought Index - a one-stop drought monitor

    Media release
    A new tool to monitor drought conditions across New Zealand has been launched today by NIWA.
  • NIWA research vessel surveying fish in Tasman and Golden Bays

    Media release
    Boaties in Tasman and Golden Bays are likely to notice a larger than usual vessel working close to shore over the next few days.
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    Copyright and Conditions of NIWA Data Access and Use

  • Modelling vegetation-impacted morphodynamics in braided rivers

    NIWA is developing numerical models for predicting how the morphology of braided rivers responds to flow regulation and invasive exotic woody vegetation.
  • Modelling vegetation-impacted morphodynamics in braided rivers

    Research Project
    NIWA is developing numerical models for predicting how the morphology of braided rivers responds to flow regulation and invasive exotic woody vegetation.
  • Hotspot Watch for 16 March 2017

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture across the country to help assess whether severely to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. 
  • Catch me if you can!

    This week we feature a community of critters living on the Chatham Rise sea floor.
  • Managing mangrove expansion

    This manual aims to provide the guidance needed to manage mangrove expansion, while maintaining the ecological integrity of estuaries and harbours.