Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    New Zealand rushes (Juncus): factsheets and key

    New Zealand rushes (Juncus): species-level factsheets.
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    Investigating ocean acidification

    Feature story
    The world’s oceans are acidifying as a result of the carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by humanity.
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    Tuna - spawning grounds

    All species of freshwater tuna spawn at sea, although the spawning grounds of only four species are known with certainty worldwide.
  • New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database

    Software Tool/Resource
    The New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database (Database) brings together all known information about tsunamis that occurred prior to written records.
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    Reports

    Reports produced by NIWA’s air quality research.
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    Map E North

    Education Resource
    Sheltered by high country to the west, the eastern zone of the North Island enjoys a dry, sunny climate.
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    Droughts

    Generally speaking, a drought is defined as a rainfall deficit which restricts or prevents a human activity – for example, farming or power generation.
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  • Raglan B, Cam-era monitoring site

    Raglan B

    Raglan B Cam-era station
  • Wastewater Treatment

    Wastewater treatment is the separation and extraction of solid waste from liquid waste, and the removal of nutrients and pathogens.
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    Chemical contamination and aquaculture

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