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NIWA UV research reinforces success of Montreal Protocol

Media Release
4 September 2019
On the eve of the 30th anniversary since the Montreal Protocol came into force, new research by NIWA scientists reinforces its reputation as the world’s most successful environmental treaty.

Light shines on UV radiation research

Media Release
29 March 2018
Sun worshippers may feel the burn next week as scientists and health professionals from around the world meet in Wellington to discuss the latest research on the effects of UV radiation.

Happy 50th Birthday Lauder – Laudable work

7 April 2011

Lauder celebrates 50 years of atmospheric research.

 

UV Index

Plots of today's UV index are available in graphical form for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Lauder and Invercargill.

NIWA UV research reinforces success of Montreal Protocol

Media Release
4 September 2019
On the eve of the 30th anniversary since the Montreal Protocol came into force, new research by NIWA scientists reinforces its reputation as the world’s most successful environmental treaty.

Light shines on UV radiation research

Media Release
29 March 2018
Sun worshippers may feel the burn next week as scientists and health professionals from around the world meet in Wellington to discuss the latest research on the effects of UV radiation.

The Hydrological Society & The Meteorological Society of NZ joint conference

19 November 2013 to 22 November 2013

NIWA is sponsoring The Hydrological Society & The Meteorological Society of NZ joint conference

The theme of this year’s conference is Water and Weather: Solutions for health, wealth and environment.

The conference is being held in Palmerston North, and will attract scientists, technicians, consultants, hydrologists, climatologists, students, resource managers and many others. 

2014 UV Workshop

Presented papers, arranged by workshop programme.

Lauder photo gallery

A range of photos from Lauder's history.

Further information

Find out more about Lauder

Happy 50th Birthday Lauder – Laudable work

7 April 2011

Lauder celebrates 50 years of atmospheric research.

2010 UV workshop

Presented papers, arranged by workshop programme.

Lauder atmospheric research station

NIWA's research station at Lauder in Central Otago specialises in measuring CFCs, ozone, UV levels and greenhouse gases and has a wide range of world-class instruments and research scientists.

UV Science Workshops

Information about UV radiation in New Zealand and its effects on the environment is available from papers presented at UV Workshops held in 1993, 1997, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.

UVI forecast for Specific Sites

Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica.

Today's UV Index

Measured in Auckland (Leigh Marine Observatory), Paraparaumu, Christchurch, Lauder, Invercargill.

Click on the thumbnail to see a larger version of each of these graphs.

Time series of these UV data are available at no cost from the NIWA Climate database

UV and ozone

This is the home for NIWA's UV and ozone research, including maps and graphs showing daily predictions and measurements for UV levels across New Zealand.

 

All staff working on this subject

Dr Richard McKenzie

Emeritus Researcher – Atmospheric Radiation
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Michael Kotkamp

Atmospheric Technician
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Ben Liley

Atmospheric Scientist
Email Ben Liley
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