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  • NIWA unravelling impacts on marine life after Cyclone Gabrielle

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    NIWA are studying the ocean off Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay to see how Cyclone Gabrielle has impacted the health of fisheries habitats and seabed ecosystems.
  • New tool revolutionising drought forecasts

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    A newly launched tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to predict dryness and drought will help farmers and growers be better prepared for challenging weather conditions.
  • Year 11 wins big at Wellington NIWA Science Fair

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    A Wellington College pupil claimed two top prizes at this year’s NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair.
  • Waikato NIWA Science and Technology Fair

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    A tactile model for the blind has scooped top prize at the NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair.
  • NIWA solves seafloor mystery

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    NIWA scientists have discovered the origins of cryptic markings found in Aotearoa New Zealand’s deep sea.
  • Tonga eruption caused fastest ever underwater flow

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    The 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flow ever recorded.
  • Early and long-lasting ozone hole, forecasts NIWA

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  • Higher and drier – the cost of raising homes

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    New research shows that in some cases, lifting houses may be a cost-effective way to reduce intermittent flooding risk.
  • Wellington study could improve worldwide access to coastal freshwater

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    A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world.
  • Extreme weather research gets a boost

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    NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges, including responding to and preparing for extreme weather events.
  • New creature catalogue compiled to aid conservation

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    A new database describing marine species has been released to assist conservation.
  • Government review of weather forecasting system – Statement by NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan

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    "We are pleased with and support Treasury and MBIE’s review of weather forecasting announced by Minister Webb."