A regional climatology is a summary of the typical weather and climate of a region, based on historical data observations made at climate stations located within the region.

NIWA run a computer model which simulates wave heights across the Canterbury continental shelf and along the coast.

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.

NIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects.

Floods are not unusual in New Zealand, but those that hit us early this winter broke records. Why did they occur? Should we expect more? Can we predict future floods?

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

Dataset available for download

Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.

NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data.

NIWA develops and supplies custom software for environmental analysis and modelling.