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

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

National climate maps

A hot and steamy summer saw Kiwis heading down to rivers and lakes to cool off. But they weren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer weather – algae had a great time too.

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.

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.

Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.

Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.

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

Once in freshwater, glass eels develop into darker pigmented juvenile eels known as elvers.