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

NIWA’s helikite was on hand at the Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta providing up-to-the-minute weather information for balloon pilots. (Tony Bromley)

Tony Bromley
NIWA’s helikite was on hand at the Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta providing up-to-the-minuteweather information for balloon pilots.