Atmospheric analysis

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

  • NZ temperature record

    Research Project
    There are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century.
  • Hydro

    Hydro-electricity is a renewable energy source that relies on the inflow of water into storage lakes upstream of a dam.
  • 2012-2013 Drought

    The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island.
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    Mean relative humidity

    You can download these summaries in a range of formats.
  • RV Kaharoa

    Facility
    Kaharoa is capable of working throughout New Zealand's EEZ and further afield.
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    How do we determine past climate?

    Information about past climate is obtained from piecing evidence together from various sources.
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    Stormwater - an introduction

    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.
  • Stepping into the river

    Feature story
    NIWA discusses, in depth, this year's most asked question—what is happening to our fresh waterways?
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    Seafood sector

    NIWA's seafood sector work comprises our fish, fisheries and aquaculture research and consultancy.
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    Software tools

    NIWA develops and supplies custom software for environmental analysis and modelling.
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    Virtual Climate Station data and products

    Virtual climate station estimates are produced every day, based on the spatial interpolation of actual data observations made at climate stations located around the country.
  • Services

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