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Wood processing
Trees are grown and converted into a range of useful timber and paper products. -
Work-life balance
We recognise that there's so much more to life than just work! -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
CASAL
CASAL is an advanced software package developed by NIWA for fish stock assessment. -
Our mission
NIWA's mission is to conduct leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources for New Zealand and the planet. -
Mean monthly temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Q&A - Bloomin' algae!
Feature story06 June 2017A hot and steamy summer saw Kiwis heading down to rivers and lakes to cool off. But they weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather – algae had a great time too. -
Assessment of crop and tree species growing potential using climate, soil and topographic information
Research ProjectThis project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species. -
Scholarships
Scholarships available to both Masters and undergraduate students in the fields of fisheries science and marine biology.