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

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Summer climate summary 2023/2024: Highest temperature recorded was 37C at Hanmer Forest on 5 February. Lowest temperature recorded was -0.7C at CAss (Inland Canterbury) on 25th January.
Irene Middleton, NIWA

Summer climate summary 2023/2024: Highest temperature recorded was 37C at Hanmer Forest on 5 February. Lowest temperature recorded was -0.7C at CAss (Inland Canterbury) on 25th January.