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Map E North
Education ResourceSheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate. -
What is the greenhouse effect?
Education ResourceThe greenhouse effect is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by substances which let the sun's energy through to the ground but impede the passage of energy from the earth back into space. -
Regional climatologies
A regional climatology is a summary of the typical weather and climate of a region, based on historical data observations made at climate stations located within the region. -
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. -
Daily climate maps
These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database. -
Mean daily maximum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
El Niño maps and charts
View a collection of maps showing the impact of past El Niño and La Niña events. -
Map E South
Education ResourceThe climate of this zone is greatly dependent on the lie of the massive Southern Alps to the west. -
NIWA staff profile: Nava Fedaeff
Feature story06 June 2017At the age of seven, NIWA’s youngest climate scientist, Nava Fedaeff, swapped sub-arctic Siberia for balmy Auckland – and her first job was to learn to swim.
