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

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    First sighting of volcano responsible for undersea eruption

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    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average or slightly above average numbers for many islands likely, and increased activity in the late season near Tonga and Niue

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    NIWA’s Kaharoa sets sail to deploy robots across the Pacific Ocean

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    Recent studies reveal significant warming of the world's lakes

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    Kiwi great whites cross the ditch to Bondi

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    NIWA celebrates success of the Montreal Protocol

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    Winners of NIWA Auckland Science Fair announced

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    Endorsement of NIWA's science welcome

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    In determining a Judicial Review challenging the accuracy of NIWA's climate data and scientific methodology, High Court Judge Justice Venning was unequivocal in his findings, reinforcing NIWA's professionalism and credibility in this important area.
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    Winners of NIWA Wellington Science Fair announced

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    Winners of the NIWA Waikato Science Fair announced

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    NIWA survey reveals deep water canyons off Otago coast

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    NIWA's has mapped the seabed off the coast of Otago, revealing the structure of nine canyons in the Great South Basin. This survey is providing new information about geological processes in the region as well as clues to what types of life might exist on the seafloor. 
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    NIWA seafloor mapping of Auckland’s doorstep

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