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 and weather
Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites. -
Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
Marlborough
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 summaries
Education ResourceIn this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats. -
Environmental monitoring
NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor. -
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. -
Clouds
Education ResourceCommon questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave. -
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.