Atmospheric analysis

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

An expedition to discover new species in one of the most remote parts of the deep ocean is departing from Wellington today. 

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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NIWA National Environmental Monitoring Network in Aotearoa New Zealand

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry con

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – all part of the New Zealand beach summer.

NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year.