On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

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

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    NIWA scientists make surprise discovery

    News article
    25 November 2013
    After two years of groundwork, NIWA scientists have finally unlocked the mystery of the elusive lamprey breeding grounds.

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    Scientists on hunt for freshwater crayfish

    News article
    20 November 2013
    NIWA scientists have secured funding for a project they hope will take them a step closer to discovering why the number of freshwater crayfish, or koura, in the Upper Waikato River has dramatically declined.

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    Court of Appeal awards costs to NIWA

    News article
    13 November 2013
    The Court of Appeal has awarded costs to NIWA following a decision by the New Zealand Climate Education Trust to withdraw its appeal against a High Court ruling which confirmed the integrity of NIWA's climate science.

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    NZ, Japanese scientists join forces for voyage of discovery

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    22 October 2013

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    Scientists helping to create safer communities

    News article
    21 October 2013
    Rivers

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    NIWA’s climate science vindicated in Court of Appeal

    News article
    16 October 2013

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    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average tropical cyclone numbers for the region is likely, with increased activity in the late season

    News article
    15 October 2013

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    IPCC says human influence on climate system clear

    News article
    27 September 2013
    This is one of the key conclusions announced today by Working Group 1 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the summary of its contribution to the IPCC's Fifth Assessment. 
    Climate change

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    Eels sharing home win photographic competition

    News article
    25 September 2013

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    NIWA scientists head to Antarctica

    News article
    20 September 2013
    Antarctica

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    Summer Camp - Extreme

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    NIWA uses virtual microscope to strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity

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    16 September 2013