Atmospheric analysis

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

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    NIWA to survey young snapper in Hauraki Gulf

    Media release
    NIWA is heading out into the Hauraki Gulf this month to carry out a survey of juvenile snapper– the first of its kind for 20 years.
  • Hotspot Watch 1 November 2019

    Hotspot
    Across the North Island, soil moisture levels generally decreased slightly during the past week. In the South Island, soil moisture levels decreased slightly in most locations during the past week, although slight increases were observed in coastal Otago and Southland.
  • Hot weekend awaits

    Media release
    This weekend, after a rather cool October, the beginning of November brings out the heat.
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    NZ Water Citizens Database

    NZ Water Citizens is a landing page for anyone in New Zealand interested in volunteer stream monitoring.
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    ‘Blooming heck’ - Microalgae feature in latest biodiversity memoir

    Feature story
    A group of microscopic algae that form vast aquamarine blooms off the east coast is the subject of NIWA’s latest Biodiversity Memoir
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    SHMAK videos

    We've developed a series of instructional videos on what SHMAK is and how to use it
  • Leopard seal Owha injured in Auckland Harbour

    Media release
    Researchers are keeping a close eye on Owha, the leopard seal that has made Auckland Harbour her home, after she was seen bleeding from her face on Saturday morning.
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    Fish snack on microplastics

    Media release
    Research shows how fish are being affected by microplastics.
  • Researchers seek help on lobster catches

    Media release
    NIWA researchers are seeking the help of divers, snorkellers and lobster potters in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty to learn more about how rock lobster are faring.
  • Scientists share stunning images

    Media release
    Castle Hill attracts two types of enthusiasts – climbers and astrophotographers...
  • 2019 Annual Report

    Read NIWA's 2018/19 Annual Report.
  • Planning an ocean observation network

    Media release
    New Zealand’s changing ocean environment has prompted the call to develop a system that will keep closer tabs on information from scientific monitoring buoys so the data they produce can be shared as widely as possible.