NIWA provides a multitude of monitoring and information services underpinning New Zealand's science and environmental management: sky-to-sea, sensor-to-service, data-to-knowledge.
New Zealand's National Climate Database
The climate database holds data from about 6500 climate stations which have been operating for various periods since the earliest observations were made in the year 1850. The database continues to receive data from over 600 stations that are currently operating.
Environmental Information-
Online services
ServiceNIWA provides online access to major climate and environmental monitoring systems, databases and forecasting tools. -
Download Bathymetry Data
Software Tool/ResourceThis dataset provides the most up-to-date bathymetry of one of the largest areas of deep-water seabed under national jurisdiction. -
Instruments
ServiceFind out more about NIWA Instruments Systems -
AI-driven nowcasting at NIWA
Short-term weather prediction in real time -
Data, Networks, Databases and Collections
Collecting and managing the environmental data required to deliver impactful freshwater, climate and marine science and applications. -
New Technology Enhances River Digital Networks for Improved Water Management
Publication article21 March 2025NIWA scientists have launched a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming mapping of freshwater environments. -
Staff Profile: Reza Moghaddam
Publication article24 February 2025Introducing NIWA environmental engineer Reza Moghaddam. -
NIWA Datasonde service
ServiceMaintaining good water quality is important for healthy ecosystems and healthy humans. NIWA are experts in providing and servicing the water quality monitoring equipment you need to effectively monitor water quality in lakes, streams, coastal waters and estuaries. -
Supercomputing for the nation - NIWA’s new $20 million supercomputer
Media release12 August 2024A $20 million investment in NIWA’s world-leading climate, marine and freshwater science and advanced technologies. -
Climate stations statistics
ServiceNIWA generates ‘Statistics’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network. -
Climate station normals
ServiceNIWA generates ‘Normals’ from Climate Station Observations collected as part of our Climate Station Network. -
National Climate Network
ServiceSituated around New Zealand and the Pacific are climate and weather monitoring stations numbering over 1200.