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

Volume 1 | August 2025

Welcome to the first edition of Pasifika Pānui, our new e-newsletter designed to keep you informed and up to date. Each issue will spotlight our latest projects, share valuable resources, and highlight initiatives across the Pacific region.

Welcome to the first edition of Pasifika Pānui, our new e-newsletter designed to keep you informed and up to date. Each issue will spotlight our latest projects, share valuable resources, and highlight initiatives across the Pacific region.

In this issue

  • The Coastal Calculator was first developed in 2008 as a tool to identify coastal hazard exposure in the low-lying Kiribati Islands in the central Pacific Ocean.

    Weather Ready Pacific: Stronger Together

    Earth Sciences New Zealand support for Pacific early warning and resilience
  • Honiara

    Pacific Partnership in Action at Reception with Solomon Islands Prime Minister

    Collaboration across Pacific Natural Hazards
  • Floating uni

    Reflections on the 2025 Floating University

    Pacific early career marine scientists take part in a voyage of shared learning
  • Port Villa

    Fault lines to Frontlines—Supporting Vanuatu earthquake response

    Surge support for hazard analysis and recovery.
  • Dive team Samoa

    HMSNZ Manawanui Environmental Impact Assessment in Samoa

    Supporting local ocean monitoring and analysis.
  • Hazards banner

    Earth Sciences Hosts Papua New Guinean Study Tour

    Supporting Pacific multi-hazard early warning development
  • Alan in Samoa (2024 Automatic weather Station)

    Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific Award - Recognising Alan Porteous

    More than 30 years of service and support to Pacific climate services.