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

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NIWA’s environmental science helps contribute to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Coconut palms against the night sky in Tongatapu

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A summary of the climate across the islands of Te Moana-niu-a-kiwa (Pacific Ocean), with an outlook for the coming months

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    NIWA's Pacific Rim Operations

    Pacific Rim Manager Doug Ramsay gives an overview of NIWA's work in the Pacific.

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    The Big Flush

    Improvements in water supply throughout rural Fiji have created sanitation issues relating to greater volumes of waste water for disposal.
    Pacific freshwater

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    French and Kiwi scientists say “oui!” to stronger scientific cooperation in the South Pacific

    News article
    06 June 2012
    Representatives from NIWA and French science agency GOPS join forces to sign a significant agreement for closer scientific collaboration in the South Pacific region
    Pacific partnerships

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    The western side of Tongatapu, Ha'atafu beach and Kanokupolu.

    Pacific services

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    We provide applied science and environmental consultancy services to support international development activities, with a particular focus on the Pacific and Asian regions.