Publications

NIWA puts out a variety of electronic and print publications about our research and services.

Library

The NIWA library collection contains items in a range of formats, covering subjects such as atmospheric and climate research, aquaculture, oceanography, fisheries and marine sciences.

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    W&A July 2024 cover

    Water & Atmosphere

    Publication series
    NIWA’s flagship publication showcases our latest research and examines resource management issues across all sectors.

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    Kelp forest

    Sea Surface Temperature Update

    Publication series
    To give insights to sea surface temperatures, NIWA scientists have combined predictions from 8 climate models from institutes around the world.
    Climate and weather

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    Pure as! Along the Te Waihou Walkway.

    Climate Summaries

    Publication series
    View annual, seasonal and monthly summaries of temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand.

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    Coconut palms against the night sky in Tongatapu

    Island Climate Update

    Publication series
    A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.
    Climate and weather
    Pacific

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    Gannet colony

    Seasonal Climate Outlook

    Publication series
    Air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season.
    Climate and weather

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    Annual

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    Annual Climate Summaries from 2000 to present.

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    Takahe Valley monitoring station

    Monthly

    Publication series
    Monthly climate summaries from December 2001 to the present.

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    Blue Lake, St Bathans

    Seasonal

    Publication series
    Seasonal climate summaries from summer 2001 to the present.

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    Charts

    Publication series
    Charts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase.
    Coasts
    Oceans
    Bathymetry

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    Tropical Cyclone Hamish

    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook

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    A summary of up-coming tropical cyclone seasons, issued 6-monthly.

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    Air quality updates during Covid19 level restrictions

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    Changes in New Zealand air quality due to COVID-19 level restrictions.
    Atmosphere
    Air quality
    Pollution

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    Regional climatologies

    Publication series
    A regional climatology is a summary of the typical weather and climate of a region, based on historical data observations made at climate stations located within the region.