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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Effects of ocean acidification on plankton in New Zealand waters
Research ProjectOur oceans are expected to become more acidic as carbon dioxide concentrations rise. This will likely have impacts on the plankton, which play a major role in ocean ecosystems and processes. -
Plankton biodiversity in the Southern Ocean
Research ProjectNIWA is conducting a five–year study to map changes in the distribution of plankton species in surface waters between New Zealand and the Ross Sea. -
Has the climate changed in the past?
The Earth's climate has exhibited marked "natural" climate changes, with time scales varying from many millions of years down to a few years. -
Why is there water flowing in a river when it isn’t raining?
In the absence of rain, most of the flow in a river is water that drains slowly from the ground. -
New climate change projections released for New Zealand
News article27 May 2008 -
Winter in Queenstown
In a meaningful context, students will be able to explain the meaning of negative numbers, sketch and interpret graphs which represent everyday situations and make statements about time-related variation.
