Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

  • Ocean waves

    Oceans FAQ

    Education Resource
    A collection of answers to commonly-asked questions relating to our oceans work, including 'What is a mass spectrometer?' and 'What is ocean acidification?'
  • Pacific Rim

    Climate FAQ

    Education Resource
    Answers to a range of frequently asked, climate-related questions, including 'how is past climate measured?' and 'what is the greenhouse effect?'
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    End of Summer Snowline Survey

    Glaciers don't lie.
  • Dobson ozone spectrophotometer dome. Measures total column Ozone.

    Atmosphere FAQ

    Atmosphere frequently asked questions
  • Electric fishing

    Training courses

    NIWA offers a range of courses each year, presented at a number of venues according to need and the level of interest.
  • Raglan Wharf

    Climate change information for climate solvers

    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
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    Tips for climate solvers

    Education Resource
    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
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    A framework for climate change adaptation – 'pathways thinking'

    Education Resource
    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
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    Climate change and the oceans

    Education Resource
    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
  • Snowline survey

    How do we observe and monitor the climate?

    Education Resource
    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
  • Tamaki Drive, Auckland

    Climate change and possible impacts for New Zealand

    Education Resource
    Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
  • Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa on display at Te Papa

    Media release
    Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition presented by NIWA and Te Papa.