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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Climate change scenarios for New Zealand
Research ProjectProjections of how climate change is likely to affect New Zealand. -
UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
Otago
The climate of Otago is perhaps the most diverse of any region in New Zealand. -
Mean daily minimum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Map North
Education ResourceThis is a sub-tropical climate zone, with warm humid summers and mild winters. -
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. -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly. -
Southland
Southland is both the most southerly and most westerly part of New Zealand and generally is the first to be influenced by weather systems moving onto the country from the west or south. -
Using trigonometric functions to model climate
Education ResourceYour task is to create a model of the data to predict the times during the year that a location would be pleasant to visit
