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Carbon dioxide
FacilityAtmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere. -
What is Kaitiaki Tools?
Kaitiaki Tools is a guide to teach people (especially hapū and iwi groups) who manage the resource consent process. -
Mining
Mining is the extraction of metal and mineral resources, such as gold, coal, petroleum, and ironsand -
Mean daily minimum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Development of sustainable water supply and treatment systems for a coastal Fijian village
Research ProjectThis collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters. -
2012-2013 Drought
The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island. -
Guidelines for sampling freshwater fisheries
We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques. -
Splendid Sponges
An interactive guide to the sponges of New Zealand. -
Climate Summaries
Publication seriesView annual, seasonal and monthly summaries of temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand. -
Winter 2020 – NZ’s warmest winter on record
Media release06 June 2017New Zealand has just experienced its warmest winter on record, according to official NIWA climate data. -
“Very rare find” of ghost shark hatchling
Media release06 June 2017NIWA scientists have made the rare discovery of a days-old ghost shark during a recent survey off the east coast of the South Island.