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

Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

Charts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase.

The largest member of the Galaxiidae family.

A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

Opportunities for students

In this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.

As this region is sheltered by high country to the south and east, it has less wind than many other parts of New Zealand.

Compound specific stable isotope analysis techniques are an increasingly useful tool to address many ecological and environmental research questions.

NIWA's goal is to provide the science to help New Zealanders transition to a sustainable future.