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Hotspot Watch 15 January 2021

Hot spot
15 January 2021
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 8 January 2021

Hot spot
8 January 2021
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 17 December 2020

Hot spot
17 December 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 11 December 2020

Hot spot
11 December 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.
 

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Climate Present and Past

Climate Present and Past is a core-funded project under NIWA's National Climate Centre. It aims to explore historical climate data and track past changes in climate through a range of approaches.
 

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NIWA 2017 Annual Climate Summary

2017 Annual Climate Summary

Chris Brandolino (Principal Scientist - Forecasting) presents the 2017 Annual Climate Summary. See the detailed Annual Climate Summary.

NIWA 2017 Annual Climate Summary

2017 Annual Climate Summary

 

Hotspot Watch 15 January 2021

Hot spot
15 January 2021
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 8 January 2021

Hot spot
8 January 2021
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 17 December 2020

Hot spot
17 December 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 11 December 2020

Hot spot
11 December 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 4 December 2020

Hot spot
4 December 2020
Significant rainfall amounts of 30-70 mm occurred in western Waikato, Taranaki, Wairoa District, and Wellington, during the past week, with a few locations in these areas receiving up to 100 mm.

Hotspot Watch 27 November 2020

Hot spot
27 November 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

Hotspot Watch 19 November 2020

Hot spot
19 November 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 12 November 2020

Hot spot
12 November 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 5 November 2020

Hot spot
5 November 2020
In the North Island, moderate rainfall amounts of generally 25-50 mm occurred across much of Northland and Auckland during the past week, with generally 15-30 mm for much of the western North Island and the western Wellington Region. Conversely, the east coast (including Wairarapa) saw generally light rainfall amounts.

Hotspot Watch 16 October 2020

Hot spot
16 October 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Hotspot Watch 8 October 2020

Hot spot
8 October 2020
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought.

Climate Summary for July 2020

Very wet in Northland, dry for many remaining areas

Seasonal climate outlook August - October 2020

During periods of northeasterly winds, the threat for sub-tropical low pressure systems capable of producing heavy rainfall, similar to those experienced in late June and mid-July, is elevated, particularly in the north and east of the North Island.

Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers

Developed for teachers, these lessons offer intermediate age students an engaging and interactive way to learn about Aotearoa’s wild and mild weather and climate patterns.

Auckland’s drought most extreme in modern times

Media Release
22 May 2020
This is one of the most extreme drought events for Auckland in modern times and similar to one experienced in 1993/94.

Drought hits hard, far and wide

Media Release
5 May 2020
Analysis of drought conditions across New Zealand this year shows it is one of the most severe on record for some regions.

Ten years of the weather with you

Feature story
30 December 2019
In the past 10 years, more weather records have been broken than in any other time in New Zealand’s history.

Climate Summary for August 2019

Variable temperature and rainfall patterns with frequent southwesterly winds.

Rare weather phenomenon possible

Media Release
22 August 2019
NIWA meteorologists are keeping an eye on an unusual atmospheric phenomenon that is amassing in the polar stratosphere.

High Intensity Rainfall Design System (HIRDS)

HIRDS is a simple online tool that can estimate the magnitude and frequency of high intensity rainfall at any point in New Zealand.
NIWA 2017 Annual Climate Summary

2017 Annual Climate Summary

Chris Brandolino (Principal Scientist - Forecasting) presents the 2017 Annual Climate Summary. See the detailed Annual Climate Summary.

NIWA 2017 Annual Climate Summary

2017 Annual Climate Summary

Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook

A summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly.

Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook - October 2017

Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near-normal season expected, but with increased activity west, reduced activity east.

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