Atmospheric analysis

New Zealand’s forests and other land areas may be absorbing up to 60% more carbon dioxide than has been calculated, with much of this uptake likely occurring in native forests, NIWA scientists have discovered.

Our southwest Pacific research focuses on recent and historic climate and weather activity, including our involvement in ACRE Pacific data rescue.

Understanding how hazards impact people and the environment provides the foundation for informed decision making for a resilient Pacific.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.

Today's UV Index

Easing the resource consent process

Kaitiaki Tools is a guide to teach people (especially hapū and iwi groups) who manage the resource consent process.

There are different types of instrument available for measuring water level.

Dry stock farming consists predominantly of pasture grazing beef cattle, sheep, and deer for meat, wool, and velvet production.

Stormwater is a major concern for New Zealand because of its potential effects on the ecological health of our urban streams and coastal waters, as well as on the economic, social and cultural value of these environments.

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NIWA's seafood sector work comprises our fish, fisheries and aquaculture research and consultancy.