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Snowline survey reveals continued shrinkage of NZ glaciers
Media release25 March 2024New Zealand’s glaciers appear "smashed and shattered" due to enduring ice loss, says NIWA. -
Hazards
NIWA researchers study geological, weather and coastal hazards, including the impact of climate change on some of these. -
Hotspot Watch 22 March 2024
Hotspot22 March 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 15 March 2024
Hotspot15 March 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
What do kittens and blue cod have in common?
Media release15 March 2024Strange fish behaviour has been captured by NIWA scientists -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
Township Flood Challenge Game
In this activity, you will play NIWA's online serious game, Township Flood Challenge. -
Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers
Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate. -
Air aware: air quality lessons for teachers and experiments for curious kids
Air Aware is a collection of air quality lessons for schools, made up of theory, videos, activities and quizzes. Air Aware is supported by MBIE’s Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund. -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
El Niño and La Niña
El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a naturally occurring global climate cycle known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short. -
UV and ozone
CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. NIWA works to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.