The need to provide upstream passage facilities for ensuring the long term sustainability of migratory freshwater fish populations is now well recognised.

Stormwater poses risks to NZ’s urban streams & coastal waters, affecting ecological health & the cultural, social, & economic value of these environments.

Ideas for projects using climate data

An unavoidable delay in a research ship’s voyage to Antarctica resulted in some surprising and important findings about the behaviour of emperor penguins.

To prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change.

CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.

Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use.

How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?

We provide an overview of New Zealand climate data for use in school projects.

These gather top-quality data and are used throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network.

If you're collecting sea shells at the beach this summer and wondering what they are, NIWA is here to help.