Atmospheric analysis

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

NIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects.

Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica.

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

What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from agricultural activities?

NIWA's goal is to provide the science to help New Zealanders transition to a sustainable future.

Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions at NIWA.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

NIWA has developed a powerful software tool for the analysis of water quality data.