Climate & Weather

This project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

This lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.

Sea surface temperatures in the southern Tasman Sea rose to exceptionally high levels in late 2017 and early 2018. These temperatures were far above any others previously observed at that time of year in the region, and extended west from New Zealand to Tasmania and mainland southeast Australia.

Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change.

The main characteristic of the Marlborough climate is its dryness. Summer droughts are frequent, and the region is often swept by warm, dry northwesterlies.

The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world

We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects.