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

  • Clouds

    Education Resource
    Common questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave.
  • Raglan A, Cam-era monitoring site

    Raglan A

    This web camera is available thanks to the support of Waikato Regional Council.
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    Obtaining climate data from NIWA

    NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply data in a variety of ways.
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    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

    Education Resource
    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is charged with assessing the most up to date scientific, technical and socio-economic research on climate change.
  • 2012-2013 Drought

    The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island.
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    Sediment and agriculture

    How may agricultural activities increase sediments in waterways?
  • Guidelines for sampling freshwater fisheries

    We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques.
  • Splendid Sponges

    An interactive guide to the sponges of New Zealand.
  • Air quality monitoring with low-cost sensors

    Service
    NIWA provides ambient air quality monitoring services using low-cost ODIN (Outdoor Dust Information Node) sensors.
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  • What is Kaitiaki Tools?

    Kaitiaki Tools is a guide to teach people (especially hapū and iwi groups) who manage the resource consent process.
  • Mining

    Mining is the extraction of metal and mineral resources, such as gold, coal, petroleum, and ironsand