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Map Chatham
Education ResourceExtremes of temperature are rare as the Chatham Islands are small land masses surrounded by sea. -
What is ocean acidification?
Education ResourceOcean acidification is the name given to the lowering of pH of the oceans as a result of increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. -
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. -
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 -
Mean number of days of ground frost
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Virtual Climate Station data and products
Virtual climate station estimates are produced every day, based on the spatial interpolation of actual data observations made at climate stations located around the country. -
Hotspot Watch Updates
This weekly update helps assess likelihood of extremely dry weather preceding a drought. -
Map E North
Education ResourceSheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.
