Atmospheric analysis

Fisheries researchers combine technologies to collect more data at a lower cost.

Corals can live hundreds to thousands of years. What do we really know about them?

When we talk about the future, we often talk about climate change.

The climate of New Zealand is incredibly varied for a country of its size.

Constructed wetlands are a water quality restoration tool that can reduce levels of sediment, nutrients and microbes such as E. coli.

Have you ever wondered what makes the climate during one season more extreme than another?

Forecasting future weather starts by knowing what the weather is doing right now – everywhere in the world!

NIWA’s team of leading scientists and world-class facilities are dedicated to supporting the sustainable growth, diversification and future-proofing of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Among the multitude of New Zealand climate statistics there is one record that continues to be broken month after month.

Today’s marine ecosystems are under immense pressure from growing populations wanting more. From food provision to cultural and recreational opportunities, the increase in activity translates into more use of certain areas. Stressors can affect ecosystems in many ways.

New measurements from the ocean under the centre of the Ross Ice Shelf have significantly improved our understanding of the complex processes that drive melting in Antarctica.