Hazards

Damming water for urban use, hydro-electric power generation, irrigation, and other industrial and commercial uses.

Whitianga Wharf sea levels

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

Understanding what happens above and below ground during a flooding event, and how it is different from normal rainfall conditions

The current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain.

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites.

The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons.

Common questions about storms and cyclones in New Zealand.

Dog Island levels

One of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels.

Maps of the average first and last dates of soil moisture deficit are shown here.