Atmospheric analysis

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

NIWA works collaboratively with our Pacific partners to support the sustainable management and resilience of the Pacific’s natural resources, environments and communities.

Te Kūwaha, NIWA’s Māori Environmental Research team, partners with whānau, hapū and iwi to co-develop methods for the protection, restoration and economic development of taonga species.

NIWA measurement, research and tools support strategies being used to reverse the degradation of freshwaters and restore ecosystems throughout New Zealand.

NIWA provides measurement, knowledge and tools to the managers of New Zealand's stream, river, lake and groundwater quality.

NIWA research into freshwater invertebrates supports a greater understand of the role of these varied aquatic species in habitat and ecosystem health.

NIWA research and tools support the protection, restoration and management of New Zealand’s freshwater fish species and the habitats that sustain them.

NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments and is at the cutting edge of toxicity-related research.

Monitoring the health of freshwater lakes and streams.

NIWA research and tools support the protection, restoration and management of coastal estuarine environments where seawater mixes with freshwater.

NIWA's forecasting services are underpinned by experienced meteorologists and in-house proprietary modelling.

Climate modelling and projections will support Aotearoa’s transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient economy.