What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?

This collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters.

In comparison with regions exposed to the west, Gisborne experiences a greater number of weather and climatic extremes.

Tornadoes, like the one that hit Auckland's western suburbs today, are relatively rare events in New Zealand.

National climate maps

The process of coming to work with us has five steps: applying, a phone interview, a face to face interview, background checks, and an offer.

Maps of the average first and last dates of soil moisture deficit are shown here.

NIWA provides ambient air quality monitoring services using low-cost ODIN (Outdoor Dust Information Node) sensors.

Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.

Common questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave.