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Forecasting weather systems
Research ProjectNIWA’s research into forecasting weather systems aims to increase the resilience of New Zealand communities to weather-related hazards. -
Seabed 2030
Research ProjectNIWA is leading a New Zealand partnership to map the South and West Pacific Ocean's seabed as part of a worldwide initiative to map the entire globe’s seafloor. -
Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox
ServiceThis Toolbox helps you find out about the changing climate, what it might mean for your business, organisation or community. -
Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Discovery of hidden faults sheds light on mystery of 'slow earthquakes'
Media release20 August 2025Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. -
Fault lines to Frontlines—Supporting Vanuatu earthquake response
Surge support for hazard analysis and recovery -
Experience a lifetime of coastal climate change with new online game
Media release14 May 2025A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa serious game
NIWA has developed an adaptation simulation game - Future Coasts Aotearoa - created to discover people’s behaviours and preferences on sea-level rise adaptation. -
Flooding from underneath: New tool reveals shallow groundwater elevations
Media release01 April 2025A new online tool that identifies areas at risk from groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists. -
Underwater canyon seafloor study reveals landslide and tsunami risk
Media release04 March 2025The risk of undersea landslides and their potential to cause tsunamis along New Zealand’s east coast is being investigated by scientists aboard the German research vessel RV Sonne as part of a month-long international collaboration. -
Research outputs
Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme -
Potential adaptation options
Research ProjectSee reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region.