Research outputs

The New Zealand Water Model (NZWaM)

A risk screening tool that identifies the presence-absence of shallow groundwater.

Mapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise

Quantifying impact of sea-level rise on agricultural yield.

Mangroves on the atoll of Ouvéa are struggling with the changing climate.

The Te Puuaha case study uses causal diagrams to show how sea level rise impacts whaanau wellbeing, helping identify areas for action.

See reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region.

A serious game simulating a coastal lowland scenario under climate change to support adaptation decision-making and community engagement.

NIWA has developed an adaptation simulation game - Future Coasts Aotearoa - created to discover people’s behaviours and preferences on sea-level rise adaptation. 

Evaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies

With sea levels expected to rise in New Zealand, the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme is researching how rising seas could raise groundwater levels and affect lowland farming.

Future Coasts Aotearoa is empowering communities to confront climate change with practical and interactive tools designed to inspire meaningful science-based conversations around adaptation.