Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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Our Future Climate New Zealand
Our Future Climate New Zealand is an interactive tool that explores projected temperature and rainfall maps for New Zealand and charts for a selection of locations and times forward to 2100. -
Hotspot Watch 13 October 2023
Hotspot12 October 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
New tool revolutionising drought forecasts
Media release02 October 2023A newly launched tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to predict dryness and drought will help farmers and growers be better prepared for challenging weather conditions. -
Extreme weather research gets a boost
Media release21 August 2023NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges, including responding to and preparing for extreme weather events. -
Government review of weather forecasting system – Statement by NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan
Media release31 July 2023"We are pleased with and support Treasury and MBIE’s review of weather forecasting announced by Minister Webb." -
Matariki viewing prospects 2023
Media release13 July 2023NIWA meteorologists say people living in the North Island are likely to get the best views of the Matariki star cluster, particularly on Friday morning. -
2023 so far: NZ’s record-breaking weather
Media release06 July 2023We’re only halfway through the year, but new NIWA analysis shows some parts of New Zealand have already recorded more than a year’s worth of rain. -
El Niño: NIWA explains
News article28 June 2023El Niño is on its way, with whispers it could cause the Earth’s warmest ever year. But what is it? NIWA scientists tell all. -
New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise
Media release25 May 2023New maps from NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge show areas across Aotearoa New Zealand that could be inundated by extreme coastal flooding. -
Climate change information for climate solvers
Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Further ice loss for NZ’s glaciers
Media release01 April 2023NIWA’s annual end-of-summer snowline survey has revealed continued loss of snow and ice for New Zealand’s famous glaciers.
