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Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica
Media release06 June 2017Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. -
UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
Map N South
Education ResourceAs much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand. -
Daily climate maps
These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database. -
West Coast
West Coast is New Zealand’s wettest region, and this may be attributed to its exposure to the predominant westerly airflow over the country, combined with the orographic effect of the Southern Alps. -
Native forests absorbing more carbon dioxide
Media release06 June 2017New Zealand’s forests and other land areas may be absorbing up to 60% more carbon dioxide than has been calculated, with much of this uptake likely occurring in native forests, NIWA scientists have discovered. -
Climate mapping
Read about how NIWA can map any aspect of climate to help guide your organisation's response to a changing and variable climate. -
Mean daily minimum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats.
