On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Our Services

NIWA brings together experts, partners and technologies to tackle key environmental challenges and deliver solutions to help New Zealand build resilience and manage its environment wisely.

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    Sea level observations (near real-time)

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    This system combines daily sea-level data from NIWA, regional councils, port companies, Antarctica NZ, Bureau of Meteorology and territorial authorities.
    Coasts
    Coastal hazards

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    New Zealand Drought Monitor

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    The New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index.
    Climate and weather
    Climate data
    Weather forecasting

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    Planning for coastal adaptation

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    Coastal risk exposure for New Zealand, adaptation guidance for local government and relevant summaries of previous court cases and Building Act 2004 determinations.
    Coastal hazards