Atmospheric analysis

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

Charts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase.

There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.

Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters.

We have a range of exciting career pathways with our professional Support Service.

NIWA provides national capabilities in Water Quality Monitoring.

Coastal risk exposure for New Zealand, adaptation guidance for local government and relevant summaries of previous court cases and Building Act 2004 determinations.

AQUA and TERRA are polar orbiting satellites that both pass over New Zealand twice per day.

Last Updated: July 2025

Measurements of snowfall at low elevations around New Zealand are few and far between, and yet the data would be really helpful in understanding how snowfall occurs and quantifying snow-related risks.

All aspects of the climate of Canterbury are dominated by the influence of the Southern Alps on the prevailing westerly airflows.