Atmospheric analysis

The Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) is a simple measure of drought (and also of very wet conditions) and is based solely on the accumulated precipitation for a given time period.

View data that show reported target catch and estimated bycatch.

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

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

Technical information about our datasets and methodology along with related resources.

El Niño accounts for less than 25 percent of the year-to year variance in seasonal rainfall and temperature at most locations in New Zealand, however its effects can be significant.

A regional climatology is a summary of the typical weather and climate of a region, based on historical data observations made at climate stations located within the region.

Smelt have a distinctly forked tail and a strong cucumber smell.

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand.

Al Brown is an award-winning chef, co-owner of Wellington’s Logan Brown restaurant, television presenter on Hunger for the Wild, writer, and fisherman.

The process of coming to work with us has five steps: applying, a phone interview, a face to face interview, background checks, and an offer.