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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Antarctica and the climate
Education ResourceThis icy continent plays a big part in our global climate and, in turn, is directly affected by changes to the global climate – making Antarctica and the climate inextricably linked. -
Climate change and agriculture
Education ResourceHelping 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. -
Adapting to climate change
Education ResourceHelping 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. -
Hotspot Watch 31 March 2023
Hotspot31 March 2023This is the final Hotspot Watch for this season. The Hotspot Watch will return in the spring. -
Climate change
Climate change effects are accelerating, driving the need for actions informed by sound climate knowledge. -
Hotspot Watch 24 March 2023
Hotspot24 March 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Dramatic changes in New Zealand river flows, research finds
Media release23 March 2023River flows in New Zealand have changed dramatically over the past 50 to 90 years as the climate has varied, a new study has found. -
Hotspot Watch 17 March 2023
Hotspot17 March 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch 10 March 2023
Hotspot10 March 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
NIWA's Historic Weather Events website
Media release10 March 2023Our official statement in response to Ian Wishart's report about NIWA's Historic Weather Events Catalogue website. -
2022-23 Summer Climate Summary from NIWA Meteorologist/Forecaster Ben Noll
It has been a summer to remember, but not in a good way.