News

Read about the important science being undertaken at NIWA, and how it affects New Zealanders

  • Isabelle Aduna

    Students representing New Zealand at the ‘Olympics of science fairs’ forging pathway for international recognition

    Media release
    Two students are on their way to the United States to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of science fairs, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio.
  • New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes

    Media release
    Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change
  • Takahe Valley weather station

    Weather and climate experts set to unite

    News article
    Weather and climate experts set to unite - Ministers' announcement.
  • NIWA's underwater camera, Swathcam

    NIWA’s new underwater camera provides the big picture

    News article
    The ability for scientists to see what’s on the sea floor just got a whole lot brighter with the invention of a multiple underwater camera system and some ingenious thinking at NIWA.
  • Flooding from underneath: New tool reveals shallow groundwater elevations

    Media release
    A new online tool that identifies areas at risk from groundwater flooding has been developed by New Zealand scientists.
  • Roto turf

    Extreme Lakeover: NIWA’s Guide to Rolling Back Life into New Zealand Lake

    Publication article
    A team of NIWA freshwater ecologists have completed their research on the use of biodegradable plant mats as life rafts to help reintroduce native aquatic plants to degraded freshwater lakes.
  • New Technology Enhances River Digital Networks for Improved Water Management

    Publication article
    NIWA scientists have launched a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming mapping of freshwater environments.
  • Koi

    Innovative Methods in Tackling Pest Fish: The Power of Sound and Light

    Publication article
    Could bubbles and strobe lights stop pest fish swimming where they’re not wanted?
  • Waikato River

    Climate Change Disrupts River Sediment Management: Adaptation Strategies Needed

    Publication article
    New research suggests environmental targets for managing fine sediment in rivers may need to be revised to better account for the impacts of climate change.
  • An example of an extreme atmospheric river impacting New Zealand in high-resolution climate model simulations produced at NIWA.

    Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate

    Media release
    New Zealand could face twice as many of the most extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century.
  • Godley River

    NIWA – Business as Usual through science sector reforms

    News article
    The Government has announced plans to reform the science, innovation and technology system, changing the shape and structure of Crown Research Institutes, including NIWA.
  •  Riparian planting in the Hoteo catchment area

    NIWA Seeks Crucial Data to Boost Freshwater Protection Efforts

    Publication article
    NIWA scientists are gathering data on freshwater mitigation across NZ to improve predictive models.