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Play our new online game! Can you navigate through a lifetime of climate change? -
NIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks -
Welcome to Earth Sciences New Zealand -
The floating robots helping us respond to environmental change -
Play our new online game! Can you navigate through a lifetime of climate change?
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NIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks
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Welcome to Earth Sciences New Zealand
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The floating robots helping us respond to environmental change
What’s new
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New study reveals colossal scale of riverbank erosion during Cyclone Gabrielle
Media release25 August 2025Over 220,000 m3 of sediment was eroded from just 9.1km of Ūawa/Hikuwai riverbanks in Gisborne (Tairāwhiti). -
Discovery of hidden faults sheds light on mystery of 'slow earthquakes'
Media release20 August 2025Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. -
Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate
Media release07 August 2025New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. -
Study of ancient sea creature’s DNA links New Zealand to oceans around the world
Media release24 July 2025A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand's dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought. -
Methane monitoring advances promise benefits for agriculture and waste sectors
Media release10 July 2025Accurately measuring methane emissions, verifying sources and validating efforts to reduce them. -
Loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite won’t stop agricultural emissions research
Media release02 July 2025Earth Sciences New Zealand statement on loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite.
Our work in the Pacific
NIWA's work in the Pacific
Who we are
Taihoro Nukurangi. From the bottom of the ocean to the top of the atmosphere and everything in between: NIWA's climate, freshwater and marine science helps develop solutions to the world's environmental problems and enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments. Decision makers at all levels are seeking evidence-based analysis and advice from environmental experts. NIWA’s science provides high quality insights to underpin important decisions, and innovative solutions. NIWA has staff located across 16 different locations in New Zealand and overseas.
Our research
NIWA's purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments, and improve our understanding of climate and the atmosphere, to increase resilience to weather and climate hazards.
Our partners
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas, from Iwi to government and other research organisations. Most of NIWA’s revenue comes from contestable research funding and commercial consultancy work.
Education
NIWA supports education at all levels in New Zealand, from school programmes and science fairs to professional development. Providing resources for students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.
How can we help?
We offer a range of services to iwi, government, councils, businesses, organisations and individuals. We provide access to major environmental monitoring systems, datasets and tools. We can provide evidence to underpin decision making, help you manage operations and reduce the impacts of our changing climate.