Hazards

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

Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies.

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

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

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

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

This weekly update helps assess likelihood of extremely dry weather preceding a drought. Regions experiencing severely to extremely drier than normal soil conditions are deemed “hotspots”

Whitianga Wharf sea levels

New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore.

The New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index.

New Zealand faces a variety of hazards associated with undersea geological activity.

Understanding how hazards impact people and the environment provides the foundation for informed decision making for a resilient Pacific.