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High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS)
ServiceHIRDS is a simple online tool that can estimate the magnitude and frequency of high intensity rainfall at any point in New Zealand. -
High-resolution climate projections using physics and AI
Research ProjectNIWA researchers are developing a physics-informed and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven method to vastly reduce the computer power needed to provide accurate climate change projections. -
Updated national climate projections for New Zealand
Research ProjectThe development of updated national climate projections for Aotearoa New Zealand was completed in 2024. -
High resolution drought forecasting
Research ProjectNIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. -
Seasonal Climate Outlook
Publication seriesAir temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season. -
Providing climate change advice for New Zealand
ServiceRegional-scale climate projections assist local authorities to assess climate risks and help communities prepare for impacts. -
Hotspot Watch 5 December 2025
Hotspot05 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 28 November 2025
Hotspot28 November 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 20 November 2025
Hotspot20 November 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 13 November 2025
Hotspot13 November 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 6 November 2025
Hotspot06 November 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 31 October 2025
Hotspot31 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
