Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS)
ServiceHIRDS is a simple online tool that can estimate the magnitude and frequency of high intensity rainfall at any point in New Zealand. -
Nowcasting and short-to-medium range forecasting for solar and wind energy
Research ProjectScaling up of solar and wind power is essential for Aotearoa New Zealand to become carbon neutral by 2050 -
CliFlo - the National Climate Database
Software Tool/ResourceCliFlo is an interface that provides access to New Zealand's National Climate Database. -
CarbonWatch NZ
CarbonWatch NZ is an internationally-recognised research programme that will enable New Zealand to make the right decisions for a zero carbon future. -
MethaneSAT
Research ProjectDetecting and quantifying methane emissions by satellite -
Extreme coastal flood maps for Aotearoa New Zealand
ServiceDecisions about how we adapt to sea-level rise need to be based on information about our exposure to coastal flooding, both now and in the future after a period of rising sea levels. -
River flow forecasting
Research ProjectNIWA is developing a national river flow forecasting tool for New Zealand that aims to support and strengthen our planning for and response to extreme rainfall events. -
High-resolution climate projections using physics and AI
Research ProjectNIWA researchers are developing a physics-informed and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven method to vastly reduce the computer power needed to provide accurate climate change projections. -
Updated national climate projections for Aotearoa New Zealand
Research ProjectThe development of updated national climate projections for Aotearoa New Zealand is underway and expected to be completed in 2024. -
My Coastal Futures online game
Education ResourceThe My Coastal Futures game was developed to help people understand climate change impacts and start thinking about how they might adapt. It provides players with the experience of making decisions about their coastal property as the sea level rises -
High resolution drought forecasting
Research ProjectNIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. -
RiskScape software
Research ProjectRiskScape is a software application for analysing natural hazard consequences.