Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 10 January 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 11 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Sun, sand, and stingers

    Feature story
    Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – all part of the New Zealand beach summer.
  • Boat ramp surveys boost knowledge of recreational fishery

    Media release
    NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 20 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 20 December 2023

    Hotspot
    This is the last Hotspot Watch for 2023. Normal service will resume on 11th Jan 2024.
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    Hot stuff for 2023 and Christmas forecast

    Media release
    2023 is tracking to be one of the top three hottest years on record for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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    NIWA Biodiversity Memoir 136 - The Marine Biota of Aotearoa New Zealand

    Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine biodiversity checklist has been updated, representing an increase of 3,630 known living species since the turn of the century.
  • NIWA 2023 Annual Report cover

    2023 Annual Report

    Read NIWA's 2023 Annual Report.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 14 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 15 December 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
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    LakeSPI reporting site

    LakeSPI reporting site
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    NIWA Invertebrate Collection Database on OBIS

    NIWA Invertebrate Collection database on OBIS
  • Hotspot Watch 8 December 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
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    2023 Year in Review

    Read NIWA's 2023 Year in Review.