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

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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Obtaining climate data from NIWA

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

Climate and weather

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    Assessment of crop and tree species growing potential using climate, soil and topographic information

    Research Project
    This project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species.
    Climate change
    Climate data