Chemical contaminants are chemicals toxic to plants and animals in waterways.

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.

Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.

How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows?

Māori have an extensive knowledge of the ecology of freshwater eels, and have maintained their customary fisheries for several centuries.

Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years.

The condition of many NZ lakes is under threat from land-use changes and the invasion of alien aquatic plants.

A basket star was the first reported animal trawled up from the deep sea back in the early 1800s so they have a spot in the history books of deep ocean exploration.

How may the activities of the mining industry influence water resources?

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

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