Atmospheric analysis

Waikato exhibits a range of climates due to the variety of landscapes in the region.

The sex of tuna is not determined genetically, as in some other organisms.

A list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you don't see your question answered here, please get in touch.

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

Compound specific stable isotope analysis techniques are an increasingly useful tool to address many ecological and environmental research questions.

Farmers are making business decisions everyday which are influenced by environmental factors. We can help farmers to improve decision-making, mitigate farm environment risk, and to become more productive, efficient, competitive and sustainable.

Most of this climate zone is characterised by cool coastal breezes, and absence of shelter from the unsettled weather that moves over the sea from the south and southwest.

Due to its position in the 'Roaring Forties', a belt of strong winds in the Southern Hemisphere which generally occur between the latitudes of 40 and 49 degrees, as well as its small size, New Zealand is a windy country.

Some simple steps to minimise the effects of mining activities on water quality and mahinga kai.

NIWA is today issuing some scientific information on the parasite Bonamia ostreae, recently discovered in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, and the risk it poses to the Bluff oyster fishery.

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources.