Climate & Weather

This project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

This lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.

Sea surface temperatures in the southern Tasman Sea rose to exceptionally high levels in late 2017 and early 2018. These temperatures were far above any others previously observed at that time of year in the region, and extended west from New Zealand to Tasmania and mainland southeast Australia.

Ideas for projects using climate data

Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

The main characteristic of the Marlborough climate is its dryness. Summer droughts are frequent, and the region is often swept by warm, dry northwesterlies.

Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change.

Seasonal climate summaries from summer 2001 to the present.