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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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. -
Bay of Plenty
The topography of the North Island has a profound effect on the weather of the Bay of Plenty region. -
Climate change, global warming and greenhouse gases
Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change. -
'Eleven-station' series temperature data
Research ProjectTemperature trends from 1930s to present day -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly. -
Gisborne
In comparison with regions exposed to the west, Gisborne experiences a greater number of weather and climatic extremes. -
Climate data and activities
We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects. -
Map Alpine
Education ResourceMountainous areas are subject to heavy snowfalls, high winds, and low temperatures. Semi-permanent snow and ice fields exist at about 1000-1100 metres during winter. -
How do we determine past climate?
Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources.