Atmospheric analysis

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

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    Wetland wonders: cleaning up our freshwater

    Media release
    Constructed wetlands a natural solution to reduce agricultural pollution.
  • RAS Bream Bay

    Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Survey

    Take part in our survey
  • All-sky - Lauder

    All-Sky images

    The all-sky image shows a hemispheric view of the sky at Lauder.
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    Antarctica likely a carbon storage powerhouse

    Media release
    Antarctica is probably storing much more carbon than previously thought, according to NIWA.
  • Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 15 May 2015

    Hotspot Watch 16 May 2024

    Hotspot
    This is the final Hotspot Watch for this season. The Hotspot Watch will return in the spring.
  • Lake Wanaka - multibeam

    Lake Wānaka mapped in exquisite detail

    Media release
    NIWA scientists have mapped the whole of Lake Wānaka in incredible detail.  
  • Kaharoa II

    Kaharoa II

    Facility
    Kaharoa II sets the standard of excellence for marine research vessels
  • Hotspot Watch 9 May 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Black coral on Tokomaru shelf reef

    Seafloor impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed

    Media release
    Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle.
  • Hotspot Watch 1 May 2024

    Hotspot
    A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
  • Better runoff and hazard predictions through national-scale snowmelt forecasting

    Research Project
    Developing a snowmelt forecast system to enable more accurate and confident forecasts of river flow and alpine hazards.
  • Drone measuring methane in atmosphere

    Accurate quantification of methane emissions from waste and agriculture

    Research Project
    NIWA researchers are testing new methods for quantifying methane emissions from agriculture and waste.