Atmospheric analysis

Write a report, with guided questions, to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?”

Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters.

An illustrated example, showing how to input data and interpret SolarView results.

NIWA is today issuing some scientific information on the parasite Bonamia ostreae, recently discovered in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, and the risk it poses to the Bluff oyster fishery.

The kākahi or freshwater mussel was a valuable mahinga kai resource for many Māori.

The current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain.

The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.

Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.