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

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Downloadable and printable guides on identification of common freshwater invertebrates found in New Zealand waterways and lakes.

Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour.

Common questions about storms and cyclones in New Zealand.

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.

Land is tilled, sowed, and harvested for horticultural crops to grow.

Diverting water changes a waterways natural flow

Write a report, with guided questions, to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?”

The seafood counter at your local supermarket has changed.