Our Science

Supporting research on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems.

Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

World class research contributing to our understanding of greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and urban air pollution.

Understanding our variable and changing climate is critical for managing resources and reducing risks.

NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.

Monitoring, managing, and delivering environmental information from the sky to the sea.

Balancing the sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with the economic opportunities

We provide public information on river, lake, and groundwater conditions across New Zealand including freshwater quantity and quality.

NIWA researchers study geological, weather and coastal hazards, including the impact of climate change on some of these.

NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.

NIWA’s environmental science helps contribute to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sharing knowledge with Māori communities and empowering Māori business with the latest science.