Atmospheric analysis

Because of its exposure to disturbed weather systems from the Tasman Sea, this climate zone is often quite windy, but has few climate extremes.

The main characteristic of the Marlborough climate is its dryness. Summer droughts are frequent, and the region is often swept by warm, dry northwesterlies.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.

Urbanisation has changed the face of many waterways that flow through urban areas

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

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

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

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

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

NIWA provides national capabilities in Water Quality Monitoring.

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