Atmospheric analysis

The largest hotspot in the North Island continues to be found in Napier and southern Hastings District. A new, very small hotspot has also emerged this week near Cape Reinga. No hotspots are currently in place in the South Island.

27 October 2018. The NIWA Blake Ambassadors shoot a 12 hour time lapse from the cutaway deck on the RV Tangaroa.

NIWA researchers are out on the Hauraki Gulf this week to find out more about the nurseries of young snapper.

4 November 2018. By Voyage Leader Dr Moira Decima.

With the recent rain, the soil moisture has generally improved across the North Island since last week. However, the soils are still drier than normal for the time of year in eastern Northland, western Auckland, western Waikato, western Taranaki, as well as Hawke’s Bay, central and southern Manawatu-Wanganui and Wairarapa.

30 October 2018. By Voyage Leader Dr Moira Decima.

NIWA climate scientists are calling for volunteers to unearth weather secrets from the past – including those recorded by members of Captain Robert Scott’s doomed trip to the South Pole in 1912.

NIWA climate scientists are calling for volunteers to unearth weather secrets from the past – including those recorded by members of Captain Robert Scott’s doomed trip to the South Pole in 1912.

Scientists will be trying to understand how Antarctic-based Weddell seals see the world when they head to the ice next week.

Sampling salps from different depths

25 October 2018. By Voyage Leader Dr Moira Decima.

24 October 2018: NIWA Blake Ambassadors Lana Young and Siobhan O'Connor report back