On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.
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CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. NIWA works to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.
Measured in Auckland (Leigh Marine Observatory), Paraparaumu, Christchurch, Lauder, Invercargill.