These datasets are available in a range of formats.

The Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a greenhouse gas is its ability to trap extra heat in the atmosphere over time relative to carbon dioxide (CO 2). This is most often calculated over 100 years, ...

Township Flood Challenge is an online climate change and extreme weather adaptation resource for teachers. The lesson packages were co-developed between NIWA, Future Curious and the Aotearoa Social ...

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.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

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 ...

The graph shows carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels measured at Baring Head, NIWA’s clean air station, near Wellington. This station has been running since 1972 and is home to the longest running continuous ...

Write a report to answer the question: “How cold is the Antarctic?” In your report: Compare the temperatures of Wellington and Scott Base throughout the year. Draw a graph of the mean monthly ...

Glaciers don't lie.NIWA has carried out aerial surveys of over 50 of the South Island’s glaciers every year for more than four decades. The surveys record the snowline on the glaciers at the end of ...

Find out more about working at NIWAWe know that our people are everything, and to produce top-quality science we need to attract, develop and retain the very best people. The National Institute of ...

Go to online flood map ArcGIS tool Coastal flooding is a global hazard that also impacts Aotearoa New Zealand. Rising sea level is already causing more frequent flooding along many coasts and will ...

Our vessels are world-class environmental monitoring and research platforms with the most stringent health and safety standards. We have more than 40 years of experience working in New Zealand’s ...