Most of this climate zone is characterised by cool coastal breezes, and absence of shelter from the unsettled weather that moves over the sea from the south and southwest.

If you're moving to join us here at NIWA, we want to say thanks for choosing us by helping you with your big move.

One of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.

Urbanisation has changed the face of many waterways that flow through urban areas

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

New Zealand's first eel farm was established in 1971. Despite other farms opening in later years, no eel farms remained by the start of the 1980s.

There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.

Learn about different kinds of beachs and how they form, with diagrams and examples of each type.

Some commonly-asked questions about tornadoes in New Zealand.