Hazards

This Toolbox helps you find out about the changing climate, what it might mean for your business, organisation or community and what you can do about it.

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

NIWA scientists have mapped the whole of Lake Wānaka in incredible detail.  

Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle.

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.

Climate adaptation resources for teachers

A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha’apai, highlighting the risks of similar events.

This research project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction, and the associated risks to people and assets, using the RiskScape platform.

Storm-tide red-alert days 2024