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Deep South National Science Challenge projects confirmed
Media release25 November 2015Understanding our future climate so New Zealanders can adapt and thrive is the aim of the Deep South National Science Challenge, which today announced its first allocation of funds to improve predictions of climate change. -
The seesawing climate system
News article10 November 2015New Zealand scientists are part of an international team that has documented duelling ocean and atmospheric heat transport during periods of abrupt climate change. -
Where there's smoke, there's air quality scientists
A new method of testing air quality in towns around New Zealand has been developed by NIWA scientists that could revolutionise the way communities can measure and control pollution. -
Tiny world first
News article21 October 2015At a pristine, isolated lake near Otorohanga in the Waikato, NIWA freshwater biologist Brian Smith recently made an important discovery. -
Where there’s smoke, there’s air quality scientists
Media release01 October 2015NIWA scientists are now analysing data gathered from an air quality pilot experiment in Rangiora that could revolutionise the way communities can measure and control pollution. -
Critter of the Week – Psolus antarcticus (Philippi, 1857) the limpet-like sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers are usually, well cucumber-shaped, however there are exceptions. -
NIWA trials new generation air quality sensors
Media release10 August 2015A new method of testing air quality in towns around New Zealand has been developed by NIWA scientists that could revolutionise the way communities can measure and control pollution. -
New Zealand Ocean Acidification Observing Network (NZOA-ON)
Research ProjectOcean acidification conditions around the New Zealand coast are being measured to establish baseline conditions and to quantify future change. -
New Zealand Ocean Acidification Observing Network (NZOA-ON)
Research ProjectOcean acidification conditions around the New Zealand coast are being measured to establish baseline conditions and to quantify future change. -
Scientists flock to NIWA site for rare show of Pluto
Media release24 June 2015Scientists from around the world will be at NIWA’s atmospheric research station in Central Otago next week to observe a rare astronomical event. -
Lauder leader's ozone work feted
News article19 June 2015NIWA's Dr Richard Querel's alma mater, University of Lethbridge in Alberta, has noted his ozone research on its website. -
World congress confirms Lauder’s expertise
News article05 June 2015The World Meteorological Organisation Congress has confirmed NIWA's Lauder atmospheric research station as one of Earth's leading providers of upper-air data critical for measuring climate change.
