Our science

NIWA is New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and ocean science.

Aquaculture

NIWA’s team of leading scientists and world-class facilities are dedicated to supporting the sustainable growth, diversification and future-proofing of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Atmosphere

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

Climate

Information about our varying climate is critical for managing resources and reducing risks.

Coasts and Oceans

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

Environmental Information

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

Fisheries

Balancing the sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with the economic opportunities they offer is an ongoing challenge.

Freshwater and Estuaries

We provide public information on catchment, river, lake and estuary conditions across New Zealand including water quantity, quality and ecosystem health.