Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Ecological monitoring

    Monitoring the health of freshwater lakes and streams.
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    Estuaries

    NIWA research and tools support the protection, restoration and management of coastal estuarine environments where seawater mixes with freshwater.
  • Weather forecasting

    NIWA's forecasting services are underpinned by experienced meteorologists and in-house proprietary modelling.
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    Climate modelling and projections

    Climate modelling and projections will support Aotearoa’s transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient economy.
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    Climate data

    NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply climate data in a variety of ways.
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    Climate change adaptation

    There are many options available to you, your whānau, community and business to adapt to the challenges of our changing climate.
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    Greenhouse and trace gases

    NIWA carries out world-class research that contributes to our understanding of greenhouse gases, including emissions and uptake across cities, forests, farms and oceans.
  • Auckland cityscape with view of Sky tower, motorway and the harbour, against clear blue skies

    Air Quality

    Understanding urban air through community-based monitoring programmes and measuring atmospheric air pollution.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 27 March 2024

    Hotspot Watch 28 March 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Mt Butler

    Snowline survey reveals continued shrinkage of NZ glaciers

    Media release
    New Zealand’s glaciers appear "smashed and shattered" due to enduring ice loss, says NIWA.
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    Hazards

    NIWA researchers study geological, weather and coastal hazards, including the impact of climate change on some of these.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 14 March 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 22 March 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.