Our science

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

Aquaculture

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

Atmosphere

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

Climate

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

Coasts and Oceans

The science behind a 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.