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Climate and weather
Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites. -
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. -
Map Sw North
Education ResourceBecause of its exposure to disturbed weather systems from the Tasman Sea, this climate zone is often quite windy, but has few climate extremes. -
Island Climate Update
Publication seriesA monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months. -
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. -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceConfused about El Niño, or can't tell the difference between an Anticyclone and an Isobar? Let us help. -
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. -
Investigating ocean acidification
Feature story06 June 2017The world’s oceans are acidifying as a result of the carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by humanity. -
Clouds
Education ResourceCommon questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave. -
What is the chance of a warm summer in Invercargill?
In this activity you will analyse the Southern Oscillation Index and investigate the chances of getting below normal, normal or above normal summer temperatures in Invercargill.