Atmospheric analysis

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

  • South coast waves

    Wave hazard research

    Research Project
    NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.
  • Pauanui South, Cam-era monitoring site

    Pauanui South

    Pauanui South Cam-era station
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    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

    Education Resource
    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is charged with assessing the most up to date scientific, technical and socio-economic research on climate change.
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    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: May 2021
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    Water clarity

    Water clarity or turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness in a fluid caused by individual small particles (suspended solids).
  • Impacts of hydro

    Impacts of hydro-electric activities on water quality and mahinga kai.
  • Pulp and paper

    Wood chips and plant material make pulp that is used to produce paper products.
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    Tuna - glass eels

    Glass eels (about 5.5 to 7.0 cm) arrive in fresh water during spring, especially during September and October, although they may be present from July to December.
  • Questions and answers about oyster disease Bonamia ostreae

    Media release
    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.
  • Common hydrological terms

    Education Resource
    Descriptions of the common terms that explain the processes that occur in hydrology.
  • What is Kaitiaki Tools?

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

    Dairy farms operate to maximise milk production