Atmospheric analysis

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

  •  Riparian planting in the Hoteo catchment area

    NIWA Seeks Crucial Data to Boost Freshwater Protection Efforts

    Publication article
    NIWA scientists are gathering data on freshwater mitigation across NZ to improve predictive models.
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    Gold clam anatomy

    The invasive gold clam is native to eastern Asia and is widely established in North and South America and Europe. In New Zealand it was first discovered in the Waikato River in May 2023 at Bob's Landing, within Lake Karāpiro. It has been declared an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act.
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    Guidance for developing decision-support tools

    Guidance for developing decision-support tools
  • Underwater canyon seafloor study reveals landslide and tsunami risk

    Media release
    The risk of undersea landslides and their potential to cause tsunamis along New Zealand’s east coast is being investigated by scientists aboard the German research vessel RV Sonne as part of a month-long international collaboration.
  • Rachel Hale looking at a core sample from a mulitcorer

    Seafloor of NZ's most important fishing grounds shows resilience

    Media release
    Sea life in the seafloor of New Zealand’s most productive and important commercial fishing ground shows resilience to disturbance, according to a new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research.
  • Race Against Time: Tackling the Invasive Gold Clam

    Publication article
    NIWA and partners launch critical research to stop an invasive clam threatening New Zealand's freshwater ecosystem.
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    RotoTurf Suitability Decision Tool

    Software Tool/Resource
    A tool to support decision-making on the suitability of RotoTurf for your waterbody
  • Staff Profile: Reza Moghaddam

    Publication article
    Introducing NIWA environmental engineer Reza Moghaddam.
  • Staff Profile Clare Wilkinson

    Publication article
    Introducing NIWA sediment transport scientist Clare Wilkinson.
  • dolphins welcoming Tangaroa back

    TAN2502 voyage update – 21 February 2025

    Voyage
    The final update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage
  • TAN2502 voyage update – 17 February 2025

    The latest update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage
  • TAN2502 voyage update – 12 February 2025

    The latest update from TAN2502 Ross Sea RV Tangaroa “ACTUATE” Voyage