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

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    NIWA scientists working under the ice in Antarctica

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    NIWA marine ecologists, including specialist divers, are heading south shortly for the second stage in a range of experiments that take place under the ice in Antarctica.
  • Scientists take stunning photographs

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    A stunning close up photograph of a rare, bright yellow and blue aquatic creature has been voted the winner of this year’s public choice category of NIWA’s photography competition.
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    Finding the right whale in old places

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    Scientists on a rugged mid-winter trip to the remote sub-Antarctic islands have confirmed a large contingent of endangered southern right whales are spending the colder months near Campbell Island.
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    Dry spells take hold in South Island

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    Many areas in the South Island are tracking towards record dry spells as relatively warm, dry weather that began in mid-August continues
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    National Science Challenge launched today

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    The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand.
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    Auckland Students take scientific approach to fair

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    Auckland students are this week putting the finishing touches to their projects as the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair kicks off.
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    France, New Zealand co-operate for a better future for a Samoan village

    Media release
    A unique pilot project to help Samoa’s largest village better cope with natural disaster is the focus of an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Samoa timed to coincide with a major United Nations conference in Apia.
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    Science students step up

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    It’s a big week for Wellington’s next top scientists competing in the 50th annual NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair.
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    Waikato's top science students compete

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    Waikato’s next top scientists are showcasing their talents at this week’s NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair.
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    Decade of great white shark research nears end

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    A joint 10-year NIWA and Department of Conservation project to find out more about the great white sharks that inhabit New Zealand waters is coming to an end.
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    Next young scientists step up

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    Manukau’s next generation of scientists are displaying the results of some innovative research projects at the NIWA Manukau Region Science and Technology Fair from this weekend.
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    Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce officially launches the Deep South Challenge

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    The Government’s Deep South National Science Challenge provides an unprecedented opportunity for scientific collaboration that will ultimately improve the lives of all New Zealanders.