Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    Underwater canyon seafloor study reveals landslide and tsunami risk

    Media release
    04 March 2025
    The risk of undersea landslides and their potential to cause tsunamis along New Zealand’s east coast is being investigated by scientists aboard the German research vessel RV Sonne as part of a month-long international collaboration.
    Coasts and Oceans
    Submarine landslides
    Coastal hazards

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    Rachel Hale looking at a core sample from a mulitcorer

    Seafloor of NZ's most important fishing grounds shows resilience

    Media release
    04 March 2025
    Sea life in the seafloor of New Zealand’s most productive and important commercial fishing ground shows resilience to disturbance, according to a new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research.
    Oceans

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    Race Against Time: Tackling the Invasive Gold Clam

    Publication article
    28 February 2025
    NIWA and partners launch critical research to stop an invasive clam threatening New Zealand's freshwater ecosystem.
    Invasive species
    Ecological monitoring
    Lakes

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    RotoTurf_DecisionSupportTool

    RotoTurf Suitability Decision Tool

    Software Tool/Resource
    A tool to support decision-making on the suitability of RotoTurf for your waterbody

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    Staff Profile: Reza Moghaddam

    Publication article
    24 February 2025
    Introducing NIWA environmental engineer Reza Moghaddam.
    Environmental Information

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    Staff Profile Clare Wilkinson

    Publication article
    24 February 2025
    Introducing NIWA sediment transport scientist Clare Wilkinson.
    Ecological monitoring
    Lakes
    Rivers

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    dolphins welcoming Tangaroa back

    TAN2502 voyage update – 21 February 2025

    Voyage
    The final update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage
    Antarctica

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    TAN2502 voyage update – 17 February 2025

    The latest update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage

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    TAN2502 voyage update – 12 February 2025

    The latest update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage

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    Te_Ukaipo_banner

    Te Ukaipo o Hinemoana

    An online mapping tool for Aotearoa's coastal and marine environment

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    Photo comp winner

    Ecosystem-based fisheries management

    Ecosystem based fisheries management  (EBFM) is a holistic way of managing fisheries and marine resources

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    TAN2502 voyage update – 8 February 2025

    Voyage
    The latest update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage
    Antarctica
    Oceans
    Vessels