Atmospheric analysis

Explore our education and information section to find out about climate and climate change, weather, our atmosphere, estuaries and more.

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New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore.

Trees are grown and converted into a range of useful timber and paper products.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

Compound specific stable isotope analysis techniques are an increasingly useful tool to address many ecological and environmental research questions.

The seafood counter at your local supermarket has changed.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

CASAL is an advanced software package developed by NIWA for fish stock assessment.

The need to provide upstream passage facilities for ensuring the long term sustainability of migratory freshwater fish populations is now well recognised.

Stormwater poses risks to NZ’s urban streams & coastal waters, affecting ecological health & the cultural, social, & economic value of these environments.

NIWA's mission is to conduct leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources for New Zealand and the planet.