Atmospheric analysis

This daily image of New Zealand from space was created using data from one of NASA's EOS satellites, collected at our receiving station in Lauder, Central Otago.

Ideas for projects using climate data

QGIS is a free, open source, desktop mapping tool, widely used in New Zealand in government, research, commercial and NGO arenas.

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.

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

How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?

We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects.

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

Tuna harvested from Lake Ōmāpere and Utakura River catchment have long comprised an important fishery for tangata whenua.

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