On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Development of sustainable water supply and treatment systems for a coastal Fijian village

    Research Project
    This 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.
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    Summer Series 10: Super snapper! Delicious!

    News article
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    Tornadoes - how frequently do they hit New Zealand?

    News article
    Tornadoes, like the one that hit Auckland's western suburbs today, are relatively rare events in New Zealand.
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    National

    National climate maps
  • The process

    The process of coming to work with us has five steps: applying, a phone interview, a face to face interview, background checks, and an offer.
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    Snapper life cycle

  • Average soil moisture deficit onset and termination maps

    Maps of the average first and last dates of soil moisture deficit are shown here.
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    Reports

    Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.
  • Clouds

    Education Resource
    Common questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave.
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    Trawl fisheries bycatch

    Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.
  • Pauanui North, Cam-era monitoring site

    Pauanui North

    Pauanui North station
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    Obtaining climate data from NIWA

    NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply data in a variety of ways.