Atmospheric analysis

How can mining activities influence sediments in waterways?

Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change.

This is the standard precision instrument NIWA uses throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network, and elsewhere, for rainfall measurement.

Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.

Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

Scholarships available to both Masters and undergraduate students in the fields of fisheries science and marine biology.

The largest member of the Galaxiidae family.

These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database.

A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live.

Opportunities for students

In this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.

As this region is sheltered by high country to the south and east, it has less wind than many other parts of New Zealand.