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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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How do we determine past climate?
Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources. -
Monthly
Publication seriesMonthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present. -
2012-2013 Drought
The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island. -
Canterbury
All aspects of the climate of Canterbury are dominated by the influence of the Southern Alps on the prevailing westerly airflows. -
'Eleven-station' series temperature data
Research ProjectTemperature trends from 1930s to present day -
Manawatu-Wanganui
The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography. -
Climate data and activities
We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects. -
Regional modelling of New Zealand climate
Research ProjectDeveloping probabilistic scenarios of expected future regional climate changes. -
What is ocean acidification?
Education ResourceOcean acidification is the name given to the lowering of pH of the oceans as a result of increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. -
Seasonal
Publication seriesSeasonal climate summaries from summer 2001 to the present. -
Mean 10cm earth temperature (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats.