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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. -
Much of New Zealand in for stargazing success this Matariki weekend
News article09 July 2026Hoping for a glimpse of the Matariki stars over the long weekend? -
El Niño declared, expected to intensify into one of the strongest on record
Media release02 July 2026Earth 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. -
About the resource consent process
Learn about the Resource Management Act, Resource Consents, and how to prepare a submission. -
Fish screening: principles of good design & operation
Effective fish screen facilities balance design principles to protect fish while maintaining reliable water supply. -
Fish screening: timing matters
Effective fish screen facilities adapt to ever-changing river conditions and fish populations. -
Fish screening: fish-led design
Effective fish screen facilities work with fish behaviour, not against it -
Fish screening
Research ProjectGuidance for enhanced fish protection around irrigation water intakes designed to safely direct fish past the intake. -
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. -
Mihi whakatau/wananga and karakia to launch fieldwork on Ocean Alkalinity
Blog12 May 2026A 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). -
Formidable El Niño expected to arrive this winter
News article29 April 2026Global climate models are now showing a clear consensus for an El Niño event to arrive this winter.