On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

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    Mean 10cm earth temperature (°C)

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.
  • Atlantis ecosystem model

    Atlantis is a 3D, spatially-explicit, trophodynamic ecosystem model that integrates biology, physics, chemistry and human impacts to provide a synoptic view of marine ecosystem function.
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    Mitigation and best practice options

    Some simple steps to minimise the effects of aquaculture activities on water quality and mahinga kai.
  • SolarView example

    An illustrated example, showing how to input data and interpret SolarView results.
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    Kākahi

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

    Service
    The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects including atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.
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    Mean monthly sunshine (hours)

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.
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    Map E North

    Education Resource
    Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.
  • Takahe Valley monitoring station

    Monthly

    Publication series
    Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.
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    Droughts

    Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.
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    Tuna - age and methods of ageing

    Currently, the most reliable method to estimate the age of tuna is by examination of their otoliths or "ear bones"