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Analysis of water quality trends
NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data. -
Software tools
NIWA develops and supplies custom software for environmental analysis and modelling. -
Scientists explore deepest parts of the Kermadec Trench
Media release06 June 2017Scientists exploring the Kermadec Trench believe they have retrieved the deepest ever sediment sample from the bottom of the ocean using a wire-deployed corer. -
Map North
Education ResourceThis is a sub-tropical climate zone, with warm humid summers and mild winters. -
Tuna - glass eels
Glass eels (about 5.5 to 7.0 cm) arrive in fresh water during spring, especially during September and October, although they may be present from July to December. -
Hotspot Watch Updates
This weekly update helps assess likelihood of extremely dry weather preceding a drought. -
New Zealand rushes (Juncus): factsheets and key
New Zealand rushes (Juncus): species-level factsheets. -
Resources for teachers
NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science. -
When fresh water meets salty water
When fresh water meets salty water - a classroom exercise that explores the physics of estuaries. -
Chemical contamination and agriculture
What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?