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Assessment of crop and tree species growing potential using climate, soil and topographic information
Research ProjectThis 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. -
Wave hazard research
Research ProjectNIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections. -
NZ Drought indicator products and information
Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought. -
Ideas for projects using climate data
Education ResourceIdeas for projects using climate data -
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. -
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 Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)
ServiceTo prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change. -
Climate change, global warming and greenhouse gases
Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change. -
Winter 2020 – NZ’s warmest winter on record
Media release06 June 2017New Zealand has just experienced its warmest winter on record, according to official NIWA climate data.