About NIWA

  • Resources for teachers

    NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science.
  • Our work

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

    Digital copies of all our annual reports published since 2011.
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    Electric Fishing Machine - NIWA EFM300

  • Science

    An overview of Science at NIWA
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    Science and Technology Fairs

    NIWA is a major sponsor of the Auckland, Manukau City, North Harbour, Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury and Bay of Plenty – Science & Technology Fairs.
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    Climate stations and instruments

    We can supply a wide range of weather or climate monitoring instruments from single parameter sensors to fully equipped and installed climate stations.
  • Support

    We have a range of exciting career pathways with our professional Support Service.
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    Rain Gauge - OTA OSK15180T

    This is the standard precision instrument NIWA uses throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network, and elsewhere, for rainfall measurement.
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowships

    Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.
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    Electronic Weather Station - NIWA EWS

    These gather top-quality data and are used throughout New Zealand in the National Climate Network.
  • 2019/2020 Blake Ambassadors

    Internships