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Biodiversity Memoirs
Publication seriesThe 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. -
Hotspot Watch 22 January 2026
Hotspot22 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. -
Hotspot Watch 16 January 2026
Hotspot16 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 9 January 2026
Hotspot09 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 19 December 2025
Hotspot19 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Tools to support powerful conversations
Research ProjectFuture Coasts Aotearoa is empowering communities to confront climate change with practical and interactive tools designed to inspire meaningful science-based conversations around adaptation. -
Stopping the gold clam: Programme updates
Publication seriesTo keep you informed on our research, tools and resources we have launched our regular e-newsletter update. -
Impact of rising sea levels on New Zealand pasture
Research ProjectWith sea levels expected to rise in New Zealand, the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme is researching how rising seas could raise groundwater levels and affect lowland farming. -
Hotspot Watch 12 December 2025
Hotspot12 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Degraded estuaries feel the heat
Media release11 December 2025Degraded estuaries are less resilient to the impacts of heatwaves, new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows. -
NZ and US studying “huge unknown” in Antarctic climate science
Media release10 December 2025Scientists are measuring a huge unknown in climate science: how much heat Antarctica emits into space. -
Hotspot Watch 5 December 2025
Hotspot05 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.