Environmental information

This dataset provides the most up-to-date bathymetry of one of the largest areas of deep-water seabed under national jurisdiction. The 250m resolution gridded bathymetric data set encompasses New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone and is available in multiple high-resolution file formats to suit a range of imagery and mapping needs.

Find out more about NIWA Instruments Systems

NIWA provides online access to major climate and environmental monitoring systems, databases and forecasting tools.

A $20 million investment in NIWA’s world-leading climate, marine and freshwater science and advanced technologies.

NIWA generates ‘Statistics’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network.

NIWA generates ‘Normals’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network.

Situated around New Zealand and the Pacific are climate and weather monitoring stations numbering over 1200.

NIWA National Environmental Monitoring Network in Aotearoa New Zealand

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.

Cam-Era is a network of computer-controlled cameras that monitor the New Zealand environment for research and resource management. These are also useful for surfers and swimmers.

NIWA is active in a broad range of eDNA topics and can provide expert advice on applications and expected outcomes. We welcome inquiries into our services and can assist with experimental design.

Mia Blyth talks to an environmental hazard specialist who feels a very personal connection to his work.