Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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NIWA35 data request form
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Weather and climate forecasting services
Whether you need weather or climate information six hours, days or months out, our accurate forecasts can help you with operational requirements and decision making. -
NIWA Weather
ServiceNIWA Weather is NIWA's public facing weather forecasting website. You'll find 2-day, hour-by-hour forecasts for locations across Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as forecast videos by our in-house meteorologists, animations showing rain forecasts, tide forecasts and NIWA's daily UV index. -
Storm surge and wave forecasting
ServiceWe combine capabilities in weather, wave, storm surge and tide forecasting with tide gauge observations. -
Our Future Climate New Zealand
ServiceOur Future Climate New Zealand is an interactive website that lets you to look at projections for a number of climate variables for New Zealand between now and 2100. -
Serious games as a tool to engage people
ServiceNIWA is using serious games to look at problems holistically, support understanding and give a framework for adaptation decisions. -
Daily CO2 measurements from NIWA’s atmospheric monitoring station at Baring Head
ServiceDaily CO2 measurements from NIWA’s atmospheric monitoring station at Baring Head. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)
ServiceTo prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change.