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NIWA’s science services are delivered by our thirteen National Centres. Each centre conducts a raft of research contributing to a high level outcome for New Zealand.
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We provide accurate weather forecasts powered by NIWA's supercomputer.
Where there's smoke, there's air quality scientists
A new method of testing air quality in towns around New Zealand has been developed by NIWA scientists that could revolutionise the way communities can measure and control pollution.
Blake Ambassadors announced
26 November 2015
NIWA has awarded sought-after Sir Peter Blake Trust ambassador awards to five talented Kiwi students who will spend part of summer working on exciting marine, freshwater, climate and atmosphere projects with leading NIWA scientists.
New Zealand’s youngest scientists use interactive tool to learn about air quality
20 November 2015
They may not be old enough to start school yet, but that isn’t stopping children in South Auckland getting to grips with science.
The Fishes of New Zealand — the first comprehensive catalogue of New Zealand Fish for more than 140 years
17 November 2015
Te Papa has released a publication containing information, including pictures, distribution maps for all 1,262 known fish species found in our waters.