The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

NIWA's goal is to provide the science to help New Zealanders transition to a sustainable future.

NIWA operates about 30 other Maritime New Zealand-certified vessels based at Bream Bay, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Turangi, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Tekapo, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Find out more about our water quality tools.

How do hydro-electricity activities potentially influence waterway temperatures?

Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science.

Waikato exhibits a range of climates due to the variety of landscapes in the region.

Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour.

NIWA is leading a new six-year research project that seeks to increase our understanding of piharau/kanakana/lamprey, using Mātauranga Māori, social science and biophysical science approaches.

Virtual climate station estimates are produced every day, based on the spatial interpolation of actual data observations made at climate stations located around the country.