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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. -
2012-2013 Drought
The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island. -
Canterbury
All aspects of the climate of Canterbury are dominated by the influence of the Southern Alps on the prevailing westerly airflows. -
Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
HIRDSv4 Usage
ESNZ's High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS) offers planners and engineers more certainty about the frequency of high-intensity rainfall events, enabling them to better design stormwater drainage, flood defence systems and other vital structures. -
Coldest seawater discovered
Feature story06 June 2017The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world -
Drought
Education ResourceDefining drought and identifying its causes and impacts on humans. -
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Publication seriesA summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly. -
What is Ocean acidification?
NIWA oceanographer Dr Cliff Law explains the impacts of ocean acidification on organisms that use carbonates to build their shells, and on bacteria. -
Mean monthly sunshine (hours)
These datasets are available in a range of formats.