Atmospheric analysis

NIWA carries out world-class research that contributes to our understanding of greenhouse gases, including emissions and uptake across cities, forests, farms and oceans.

Understanding urban air through community-based monitoring programmes and measuring atmospheric air pollution.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

New Zealand’s glaciers appear "smashed and shattered" due to enduring ice loss, says NIWA.

NIWA researchers study geological, weather and coastal hazards, including the impact of climate change on some of these.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

Strange fish behaviour has been captured by NIWA scientists

Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities

In this activity, you will play NIWA's online serious game, Township Flood Challenge.

Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate.

Air Aware is a collection of air quality lessons for schools, made up of theory, videos, activities and quizzes. Air Aware is supported by MBIE’s Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund.