On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Te Kūwaha and Māori

Sharing knowledge with Māori communities and empowering Māori business with the latest science.

We are NIWA, Taihoro Nukurangi - Te Reo
Te Kūwaha, NIWA’s National Centre for Māori Environmental Research is a dedicated Māori research team, with a vision to work in partnership with others to enable complementary knowledge systems to support kaitiakitanga and provide environmental research excellence that enhances the social, environmental and economic aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi, Māori communities and Māori business.

  • Te Toro app screengrab

    Te Toro Āhuarangi o Anamata - Future Climate Explorer

    Software Tool/Resource
    An interactive tool that supports adaptation planning through the exploration of our environment in future climate scenarios.
  • Report: Trends analysis for selected indicators of Waikato River health and wellbeing 2010-2019

    Service
    Report: Trends analysis for selected indicators of Waikato River health and wellbeing 2010-2019
  • Kaitiaki Tools

    Service
    Easing the resource consent process
  • Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)

    Service
    To prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change.