Atmospheric analysis

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

  • SolarView example

    An illustrated example, showing how to input data and interpret SolarView results.
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    Causes of sedimentation

    What are the potential sources of sediments from land use activities?
  • Pure as! Along the Te Waihou Walkway.

    Climate Summaries

    Publication series
    View annual, seasonal and monthly summaries of temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand.
  • Blogs

    Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science.
  • Waikato

    Waikato exhibits a range of climates due to the variety of landscapes in the region.
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    Banded kōkopu

    Banded kōkopu juveniles are very good climbers and will try to escape from buckets by clinging to and wriggling up the sides.
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    Mining activities

    A range of different mining techniques have been developed to obtain these valuable resources
  • UVI at Lauder

    Real-time UV Index displays

    NIWA has developed a real time UV display in consultation with the Cancer Society and Sunsmart.
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    Tuna - solutions: upstream passage for elvers at large barriers

    The need to provide upstream passage facilities for ensuring the long term sustainability of migratory freshwater fish populations is now well recognised.
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    Exploration sector

    Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years.
  • LakeSPI diver

    LakeSPI: Keeping tabs on lake health

    Software Tool/Resource
    The condition of many NZ lakes is under threat from land-use changes and the invasion of alien aquatic plants.
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    Graphing with Microsoft Excel

    How do I create a graph?
    Using Microsoft® Excel is easy because the Chart Wizard does all the work for you!
    Simply enter the data for your data table.
    Highlight the cells you want to graph.
    Click on the Chart Wizard icon on the Tool Bar.
    Select the chart type you want to use and click Next.
    Click Next to confirm the range of cells.
    Give your graph a title, label x- and y-axis and click Next.
    Click on the gridlines tab to remove or add gridlines.
    Click Finish and graph is complete!
    Help, my graph is too small!
    When the chart wizard creates your graph it will probably be too smal