On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

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Dave Allen, NIWA

Improved climate data will help Vanuatu’s government departments better plan for climate related events. For example, Government Ministries of Fisheries and Agriculture will be able to plan water storage requirements with better seasonal forecasts for temperature and rainfall.