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

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    Boat ramp surveys boost knowledge of recreational fishery

    Media release
    03 January 2024
    NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year.
    Fisheries

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    Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 20 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 20 December 2023

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    21 December 2023
    This is the last Hotspot Watch for 2023. Normal service will resume on 11th Jan 2024.

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    Hot stuff for 2023 and Christmas forecast

    Media release
    21 December 2023
    2023 is tracking to be one of the top three hottest years on record for Aotearoa New Zealand.
    Climate and weather

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    Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 14 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 15 December 2023

    Hotspot
    15 December 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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    Hotspot Watch 8 December 2023

    Hotspot
    08 December 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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    Comprehensive eruption study highlights need for further work

    Media release
    01 December 2023
    A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha’apai, highlighting the risks of similar events.
    Geological hazards
    Volcanic eruptions

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    Hotspot Watch 30 November 2023

    Hotspot
    30 November 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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    Hotspot Watch 23 November 2023

    Hotspot
    23 November 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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    Hotspot Watch 17 November 2023

    Hotspot
    17 November 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
    Climate and weather

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    A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish

    Media release
    14 November 2023
    A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish
    Freshwater fish

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    Hotspot Watch 10 November 2023

    Hotspot
    10 November 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

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    Hotspot Watch 1 November 2023

    Hotspot
    01 November 2023
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.