On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

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

  • June 3, 2020 - Playing the guitar at sea

    Mark Fenwick is playing a few tunes from the Pukaki Rise, in 667m of water, with 23 knots of wind and 3 meter swells.
  • June 5, 2020 - What can go wrong?

    Steve George knows that any time you put electronics in the water, there is a chance that something will go wrong!
  • June 2, 2020 - The watch leader

    Arne Pallentin is fascinated by the seafloor and how little we still know about it.
  • Air quality issues in New Zealand towns: outdoor air quality animations

    Research Project
    Animations showing wind conditions and air quality over 24-hour periods across study towns during winter 2021 and 2020.
  • May 27, 2020 - Working in uncharted territory

    Diana Macpherson, benthic data and specimens specialist, talks about what working onboard Tangaroa is really all about.
  • May 29, 2020 - It's all in the electronics

    Nick Eton, electronics support, knows a thing or two about fixing things at sea!
  • May 22, 2020 - Benthic data collection

    Niki Davey, benthic data and specimens specialist talks about her work and life onboard RV Tangaroa at the moment.
  • Auckland’s drought most extreme in modern times

    Media release
    This is one of the most extreme drought events for Auckland in modern times and similar to one experienced in 1993/94.
  • Kaharoa II wide

    Vessel induction information

    Vessel induction videos for voyage participants, contractors and shoreside staff
  • Benthic fauna on the Campbell Plateau

    2020 - Campbell Plateau biodiversity

    A team of scientists and crew headed to the Campbell Plateau south of New Zealand onboard R.V. Tangaroa to conduct a deep-sea camera survey of the seabed to better understand the biodiversity of seabed habitats in commercial fishing areas.
  • May 19, 2020 - The Voyage Leader

    Introducing voyage leader Owen Anderson
  • Seven weeks of clearing the air provides huge benefits

    Media release
    Seven weeks of lockdown has provided evidence of how pollution can vanish overnight with benefits for the environment and individuals, says NIWA air quality scientist Dr Ian Longley.