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2022-23 Summer Climate Summary from NIWA Meteorologist/Forecaster Ben Noll
It has been a summer to remember, but not in a good way. -
In numbers: New Zealand’s wild summer weather
Media release03 March 2023It has been a summer to remember, but not in a good way. -
Hotspot Watch 2 March 2023
Hotspot02 March 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Research Vessel Tangaroa
FacilityRV Tangaroa is New Zealand’s only ice strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel. -
Antarctica
Supporting research on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems. -
Vessels
NIWA's vessels are world class environmental monitoring and research platforms. -
Hotspot Watch 24 February 2023
Hotspot24 February 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Island Climate Update maps
Software Tool/ResourceNIWA Island Climate Update forecast maps -
Record low sea ice levels mixed bag for Antarctic voyage
Media release23 February 2023Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have returned from a six-week voyage to Antarctica. -
TAN2302 voyage update - 20 February 2023
We are happily heading back from a highly successful trip to the frozen continent knowing that the data from this voyage will contribute to a broad body of science critically important to understanding the Ross Sea ecosystem and the impacts of climate change. -
Research aims to quantify New Zealand’s Blue Carbon capacity of kelp seaweeds
Media release20 February 2023A research project co-led by Blue Carbon Services and NIWA will aim to provide New Zealand’s first national estimate of natural kelp-carbon sequestration in the marine environment. -
High UV prompts SunSmart warnings
Media release20 February 2023Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels are averaging higher in 2022 compared to 2021, atmospheric scientists are warning.