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Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Computational Fluid Dynamics for environmental flow modelling
Research ProjectComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an advanced simulation technology that uses numerical methods and powerful computing resources to model the movement of air in the natural environment. -
Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate
Media release07 August 2025New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. -
Better forecasting fish abundances under climate change
Research ProjectNIWA are developing a modelling approach to better predict fish abundances in the past, to then be able to forecast fish abundances in the future under climate change and fishing scenarios -
Matariki 2025 viewing conditions
Media release19 June 2025When will I be able to see Matariki rising? -
AI-driven nowcasting at NIWA
Short-term weather prediction in real time -
New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes
Media release08 May 2025Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change -
Future Coasts Aotearoa serious game
NIWA has developed an adaptation simulation game - Future Coasts Aotearoa - created to discover people’s behaviours and preferences on sea-level rise adaptation. -
Weather and climate experts set to unite
News article09 April 2025Weather and climate experts set to unite - Ministers' announcement. -
Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate
Media release18 March 2025New Zealand could face twice as many of the most extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century. -
Research outputs
Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme -
Potential adaptation options
Research ProjectSee reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region.