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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    Biodiversity Memoirs

    Publication series
    The NIWA Biodiversity Memoirs are comprehensive, definitive, illustrated reference works that capture the rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific study of New Zealand’s distinctive marine fauna and flora.
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    Much of New Zealand in for stargazing success this Matariki weekend

    News article
    Hoping for a glimpse of the Matariki stars over the long weekend?
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    El Niño declared, expected to intensify into one of the strongest on record

    Media release
    Earth Sciences New Zealand has confirmed that El Niño conditions have been reached in the tropical Pacific and are expected to strongly influence New Zealand’s weather into 2027.
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    About the resource consent process

    Learn about the Resource Management Act, Resource Consents, and how to prepare a submission.
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    Fish screening: principles of good design & operation

    Effective fish screen facilities balance design principles to protect fish while maintaining reliable water supply.
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    Fish screening: timing matters 

    Effective fish screen facilities adapt to ever-changing river conditions and fish populations. 
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    Fish screening: fish-led design

    Effective fish screen facilities work with fish behaviour, not against it 
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    Fish screening FAQ’s

      
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    Research Project
    Guidance for enhanced fish protection around irrigation water intakes designed to safely direct fish past the intake.
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    How serious games are providing a constructive space to plan for adaptation 

    Adaptation simulations and serious games build the capacity of participants and facilitate meaningful, sometimes challenging, conversations.
  • Nate Rowe (Mana Whenua Te Āti Awa o Te Upoko o te Ika), Joshu Mountjoy, Cliff Law, April Nepia-Su’a and Shade Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu) on RV Tangaroa before sailing on the RaGAS voyage to Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke Bay in May 2026.

    Mihi whakatau/wananga and karakia to launch fieldwork on Ocean Alkalinity

    Blog
    A mihi whakatau and wananga were held at Mana Ahuriri Trust headquarters in Ahuriri Napier on 11th May as part of the “Catching Marine Carbon” programme (NIWA project END25304).
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    Formidable El Niño expected to arrive this winter 

    News article
    Global climate models are now showing a clear consensus for an El Niño event to arrive this winter.