Atmospheric analysis

NIWA oceanographer Dr Cliff Law explains the impacts of ocean acidification on organisms that use carbonates to build their shells, and on bacteria.

Technical information about our datasets and methodology along with related resources.

Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. 

Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens.

What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from aquaculture activities?

Defining drought and identifying its causes and impacts on humans.

Pauanui South Cam-era station

NIWA collects and manages significant amounts of New Zealand's environmental data, particularly in the climate, freshwater, marine and atmosphere domains.

NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.