Atmospheric analysis

Due to its position in the 'Roaring Forties', a belt of strong winds in the Southern Hemisphere which generally occur between the latitudes of 40 and 49 degrees, as well as its small size, New Zealand is a windy country.

An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water formed where freshwater from the land meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons.

Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies.

NIWA expends considerable effort on determining the age of commercial fish species. But why age a fish? And how do we do it?

The High Performance Computing Facility (HPCF) is supercharging New Zealand science.

References, further reading, and links to useful websites.

When soils erode, sediments are washed into waterways.

A list all of New Zealand's freshwater fish species.

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.