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Read about the important science being undertaken at NIWA, and how it affects New Zealanders

  • Stormy clouds

    Using NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts - house rules

    News article
    House rules for NIWA and NIWAWeather social media accounts
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 31 January 2024

    Hotspot Watch 1 February 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry con
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 25 January 2024

    Hotspot Watch 26 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Graph of sea surface temperature peak dates for Auckland between 1982 to 2024

    Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather

    Media release
    A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 18 January 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 19 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 10 January 2024. [NIWA]

    Hotspot Watch 11 January 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Sun, sand, and stingers

    Feature story
    Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – all part of the New Zealand beach summer.
  • Boat ramp surveys boost knowledge of recreational fishery

    Media release
    NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 20 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 20 December 2023

    Hotspot
    This is the last Hotspot Watch for 2023. Normal service will resume on 11th Jan 2024.
  • 2023_Dec_Annual_climate_summary_teaser

    Hot stuff for 2023 and Christmas forecast

    Media release
    2023 is tracking to be one of the top three hottest years on record for Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 14 December 2023

    Hotspot Watch 15 December 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Hotspot Watch 8 December 2023

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.