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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    Fish Passage Barrier Assessment Reporting Tool (BART)

    Software Tool/Resource
    An interactive webtool to support barrier prioritisation and fish passage environmental reporting. 
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    Guidelines for monitoring fish passage success

    A manual detailing evidence-based methods suitable for evaluating the effectiveness of fish passage solutions.
  • Polar vortex July 2024

    The rare event driving the Southern Hemisphere’s weather

    Media release
    An unusual disturbance high above Antarctica is causing polar air to encroach on different parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand.
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    The Bio-Acoustic Fish Fence

    Research Project
    Investigating the effectiveness of an acoustic bubble-screen in minimising the movement of pest fish
  • Unprecedented ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries

    News article
    NIWA scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the east of New Zealand
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    NIWA's Silver Climate Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of Seasonal Forecasting

    Media release
    July 2024 marks a special anniversary for NIWA - 25 years of issuing our Seasonal Climate Outlook.
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    Ngaa taonga tuku iho o ngaa roto o Tahaaroa

    Research Project
    Developing the monitoring and evaluation approaches that respond to the hauanga kai aspirations of Ngaati Mahuta
  • Weather hazards

    NIWA weather and climate information

    Software Tool/Resource
    Free sources of weather and climate information and data from NIWA.
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    Climate change is making scientists reassess what is “normal”  

    Media release
    NIWA has completed a major project to analyse how New Zealand’s “climate normals” are shifting.
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    2024 Matariki viewing prospects

    News article
    NIWA meteorologists say people living in the upper North Island are likely to get the best views of the Matariki star cluster this week.
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    Climate stations statistics

    Service
    NIWA generates ‘Statistics’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network.
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    Climate station normals

    Service
    NIWA generates ‘Normals’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network.