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Science for a prosperous and resilient future. Meeting environmental research needs. -
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New study to combat harm caused by anchoring
Media release16 April 2024Ship anchors may cause extensive and long-lasting damage to the seafloor, according to new NIWA research. -
Snowline survey reveals continued shrinkage of NZ glaciers
Media release25 March 2024New Zealand’s glaciers appear "smashed and shattered" due to enduring ice loss, says NIWA. -
What do kittens and blue cod have in common?
Media release15 March 2024Strange fish behaviour has been captured by NIWA scientists -
New ocean species discovered in Bounty Trough
Media release12 March 2024Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new ocean species. -
Many New Zealand glaciers are headed for extinction
Media release06 March 2024A culmination of over 45 years of research is painting a grave picture for the state of our iconic glaciers. -
Scientists counting down to MethaneSAT satellite launch
Media release16 February 2024NIWA scientists leading Aotearoa New Zealand’s MethaneSAT agricultural emissions science programme are gearing up for the launch of its satellite in coming weeks.
Tonga eruption and tsunami shock the world
Tonga eruption and tsunami shock the world
Who we are
Taihoro Nukurangi. From the bottom of the ocean to top of the atmosphere and everything in between: NIWA's climate, freshwater and ocean research 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. NIWA has more than 690 staff located throughout over 14 different locations in New Zealand and overseas.
Our research
The purpose of NIWA's research is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments, to provide understanding of climate and the atmosphere and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Our partners and funders
NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas, from working closely with Iwi to other Crown Research Institutes and universities. Most of NIWA’s revenue is from contestable research funding and commercial consultancy work.
Education
NIWA is committed to all levels of education in New Zealand, contributing widely from professional development to secondary and primary school programmes. Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.
How can we help you?
We offer a range of services to government, councils, businesses, organisations and individuals. We provide access to major climate and environmental monitoring systems, databases and forecasting tools. We can help you make sustainable policy decisions, manage operations and reduce the economic and environmental impact of a changing climate.