Atmospheric analysis

Waterways can easily become contaminated by pathogens when effluent is discharged nearby.

The sex of tuna is not determined genetically, as in some other organisms.

The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities.

NIWA operates about 30 other Maritime New Zealand-certified vessels based at Bream Bay, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Turangi, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Tekapo, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

How do hydro-electricity activities potentially influence waterway temperatures?

The 3-panel Soil Moisture Deficit (SMD) map shows the historical soil moisture deficit at the date shown (left), the soil moisture deficit at the same time last year (middle) and the current soil moisture deficit (right).

The New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database (Database) brings together all known information about tsunamis that occurred prior to written records.

What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities?