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Extreme weather - heavy rainfall
Education ResourceHeavy rainfall is one of the most frequent and widespread severe weather hazards to affect New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch Updates
This weekly update helps assess likelihood of extremely dry weather preceding a drought. -
Coastal storm inundation
Education ResourceNew Zealand has low-lying coastal areas that are vulnerable to inundation (flooding) by the sea. -
Flooding - how does it happen?
Education ResourceUnderstanding what happens above and below ground during a flooding event, and how it is different from normal rainfall conditions -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Kiribati plans for climate change
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Tornadoes in New Zealand - FAQs
Education ResourceSome commonly-asked questions about tornadoes in New Zealand. -
Riparian management classification
Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies. -
Water dams
Damming water for urban use, hydro-electric power generation, irrigation, and other industrial and commercial uses. -
Stormwater - an introduction
Stormwater poses risks to NZ’s urban streams & coastal waters, affecting ecological health & the cultural, social, & economic value of these environments.
