Atmospheric analysis

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

  • Coastal storm inundation

    Education Resource
    New Zealand has low-lying coastal areas that are vulnerable to inundation (flooding) by the sea.
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    Fisheries stock assessments

    To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on.
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    Mean number of days of ground frost

    These datasets are available in a range of formats.
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    Summer Series 7: Beware! The golden triangle of the bronze whaler

    News article
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    Summer Series 5: Paua is a summer delicacy. Dig deep for the blackfoot sea snail!

    News article
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    Resources and References

    Links to related resources and websites
  • Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica

    Media release
    Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.
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    Tuna - age and methods of ageing

    Currently, the most reliable method to estimate the age of tuna is by examination of their otoliths or "ear bones"
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    Resources

    Understanding climate and climate change.
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    Mountains in the Sea: the Louisville Seamount Chain

    We are currently steaming out towards our survey area, the Louisville Seamount Chain, which is about 1500 km from Wellington.
  • Manawatu-Wanganui

    The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography.
  • Antarctic diver and jellyfish

    Statement of Core Purpose

    The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.