Atmospheric analysis

This Toolbox helps you find out about the changing climate, what it might mean for your business, organisation or community.

NIWA is working on macroalgae and microalgae with a wide range of stakeholders, government agencies, current clients and potential partners.

NIWA's long-running 'seven-station' series shows NZ's average annual temperature has increased by about 1 °C over the past 100 years.

The Baring Head station, which overlooks Cook Strait, has been operating since 1972 and the data collected there makes significant contributions to our global understanding of greenhouse gases.

Air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season.

This dataset provides the most up-to-date bathymetry of one of the largest areas of deep-water seabed under national jurisdiction.

Find information about New Zealand's temperature record and climate change in our information and resources section.

Climate Present and Past is a core-funded project under NIWA's National Climate Centre. It aims to explore historical climate data and track past changes in climate through a range of approaches.

NIWA's Atmospheric Research Station at Lauder in Central Otago specialises in measuring CFCs, ozone, UV levels and greenhouse gases and has a wide range of world-class instruments and research scientists.

We offer a range of ecological monitoring tools.

Regional-scale climate projections assist local authorities to assess climate risks and help communities prepare for impacts.

Find out more about NIWA Instruments Systems