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

Scientific Tools & Data

NIWA offers a diverse range of scientific tools and data to support research, analysis, education and exploration across various fields of science and environmental studies.

Supporting research, education & exploration

NIWA offers a diverse range of scientific tools and data across various fields of science and environmental studies. Many of the data sets can be discovered via the National Environmental Data Centre. These include data from the atmosphere through to the ocean depths. New Zealand’s National Climate Database (accessed through Datahub), is one of the most popular.

Explore our data sets