NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor.

New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore.

Wood chips and plant material make pulp that is used to produce paper products.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

In comparison to the vast span of geological time, the estuaries that we see today are very recent coastal features.

The seafood counter at your local supermarket has changed.

Easing the resource consent process

How may agricultural activities impact riparian vegetation around a waterway?

In Kaitiaki Tools the term mahinga kai generally refers to indigenous freshwater species that have traditionally been used as food, tools, or other resources.

PPM and PPB are units used in atmospheric chemistry to describe the concentration of gases.