Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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Rare weather phenomenon possible
Media release22 August 2019NIWA meteorologists are keeping an eye on an unusual atmospheric phenomenon that is amassing in the polar stratosphere. -
New reports highlight flood risk under climate change
Media release21 August 2019Two reports released today by NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge reveal new information about how many New Zealanders, how many buildings and how much infrastructure could be affected by extreme river and coastal flooding from storms and sea-level rise. -
Snow and Ice Network
Research ProjectNIWA has established a network of high elevation electronic weather stations to provide a solid basis to understand seasonal patterns and long-term changes to seasonal snow and ice in alpine regions of New Zealand. -
Daily CO2 measurements from NIWA’s atmospheric monitoring station at Baring Head
ServiceDaily CO2 measurements from NIWA’s atmospheric monitoring station at Baring Head. -
2019 so far - a story of weather and climate extremes
Media release02 July 2019We’re now halfway through 2019 and NIWA climate data from the first six months tell a dramatic story of weather and climate extremes. -
It only gets brighter from tomorrow!
Media release20 June 2019We’re here already – the shortest day is tomorrow (Saturday) and after this, it gets progressively lighter out to the longest day of the year in December. -
Ambitious NIWA-led Antarctic Ocean project gets go-ahead
Media release18 June 2019Understanding how the Antarctic oceans work is vital to predicting the world’s future climate and the implications of climate change for humankind and the planet. -
Time for bold actions guided by science
Feature story14 June 2019New Zealanders are fast becoming aware that our changing climate matters a great deal. NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan explains. -
Our changing oceans
Feature story13 June 2019The on-going rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that is fuelling climate change is also driving significant changes in the waters off our coasts. -
Fighting fires - one forecast at a time
Feature story13 June 2019When fire came to Pigeon Valley, Fire and Emergency came to NIWA. -
Climate Matters - shaping our climate solutions
13 June 2019NIWA is bringing together decision makers and influencers from across New Zealand this month to shape the science we need to respond to our changing climate. -
A bird's-eye view of our carbon balance
Feature story13 June 2019Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher is looking to turn the internationally accepted science of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions upside down – and the rest of the world is watching closely.