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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. -
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. -
Clouds
Education ResourceCommon questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave. -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly. -
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. -
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. -
Obtaining climate data from NIWA
NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply data in a variety of ways. -
Map W South
Education ResourceThe climate of this area is greatly dependent on its exposure to weather systems from the Tasman Sea and the lie of the Southern Alps to the east.