Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.

The kākahi or freshwater mussel was a valuable mahinga kai resource for many Māori.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.

The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.

Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.

How do agricultural activities potentially influence water flows?

Māori have an extensive knowledge of the ecology of freshwater eels, and have maintained their customary fisheries for several centuries.

Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years.