Weather hazards

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

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

NIWA is using machine learning to forecast flood inundation in a fraction of the time required to run physical models. 

Researchers created national sea-level risk profiles for populations, buildings, croplands & infrastructure under present & future climate scenarios.

Floods 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.

NIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks.

Developing a snowmelt forecast system to enable more accurate and confident forecasts of river flow and alpine hazards.

Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities

In this activity, you will play NIWA's online serious game, Township Flood Challenge.

Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate.

This project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction and risks to people and assets.

Welcome to the NIWA Township Flood Challenge game.