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Responding to and preparing for extreme weather events
Research ProjectFollowing extreme weather events in 2023, NIWA reprioritised research to help affected communities recover and prepare for the future. -
Tonga eruption and tsunami shock the world
The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano generated the biggest atmospheric explosion recorded on Earth in more than 100 years. -
Extreme coastal flood maps for Aotearoa New Zealand
ServiceDecisions about how we adapt to sea-level rise need to be based on information about our exposure to coastal flooding. -
RiskScape software
Research ProjectRiskScape is a software application for analysing natural hazard consequences. -
Storm-tide red-alert days 2025
ServiceStorm-tide red alerts mark the highest king tides, crucial for emergency and coastal hazard managers to monitor. -
AI flood maps: forecasting where and when, in real-time
Research ProjectFloods are New Zealand’s most frequent and costly natural disaster. Fast and accurate forecasting of flood impacts is crucial for reducing the risk to life, property, and infrastructure. -
Seafloor impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed
Media release08 May 2024Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
Storm-tide red-alert days 2024
ServiceStorm-tide red-alert days 2024 -
Cyclone impacts on fisheries and seabed ecosystems - KAH 2303 & 2306
VoyageKaharoa Voyages KAH 2303 & 2306 -
Tides
On this page, you can find information about tide forecasts, sea-level network, tidal model of New Zealand's EEZ, and red-alert days for coastal flooding.
