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.

Data from our research which we make publicly available.

Within a range of meaningful contexts students will be able to make statements about implications and possible actions consistent with the results of a statistical investigation and to find and authenticate data measures such as mean, median, mode, inter-quartile range, and range.

To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on.

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.

This collaborative NZaid project worked with coastal Fijian villagers at Votua on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu to develop pragmatic water supply and waste treatment solutions to protect public health and reduce contamination of coastal waters.

Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.

We have an exciting range of career opportunities at NIWA in both the scientific and professional support areas.

Common questions about clouds, how they are formed and how they behave.