These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere.

Plots of UV levels throughout the day at different locations.

Scott Base, Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent.

The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island.

A summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly.

We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques.

An interactive guide to the sponges of New Zealand.

Aotearoa’s main urban areas cover approximately 2% of total available land.

Commercial eel fishery in New Zealand began in earnest in the 1960s and expanded rapidly until the early 1970s

Explore our education and information section to find out about climate and climate change, weather, our atmosphere, estuaries and more.