Education & Training
Sharing knowledge & building skills
NIWA is committed to education in New Zealand at all levels. In the tertiary sector, we work through the Institute of Aquatic and Atmospheric Sciences (IAAS) and the joint Centres of Excellence that have been formally established with some universities. We also contribute widely to professional development training courses for environmental agencies in New Zealand and the South Pacific. For secondary and primary schools, we’re involved in international and national programmes.Science and Technology Fairs
NIWA is the major sponsor for many Regional Science and Technology Fairs
Training Courses
NIWA offers a wide range of courses each year, presented at a number of venues according to need and the level of interest.
Institutes We Work With
NIWA has long-standing science links with New Zealand universities.
Schools
Providing education resources is part of NIWAs commitment to helping young New Zealanders learn about science and technology.