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Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers
Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate. -
Forecasting impacts from extreme weather
Research ProjectThis research project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction, and the associated risks to people and assets, using the RiskScape platform. -
New tool revolutionising drought forecasts
Media release02 October 2023A newly launched tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to predict dryness and drought will help farmers and growers be better prepared for challenging weather conditions. -
Extreme weather research gets a boost
Media release21 August 2023NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges, including responding to and preparing for extreme weather events. -
Government review of weather forecasting system – Statement by NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan
Media release31 July 2023"We are pleased with and support Treasury and MBIE’s review of weather forecasting announced by Minister Webb." -
New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise
Media release25 May 2023New maps from NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge show areas across Aotearoa New Zealand that could be inundated by extreme coastal flooding. -
In numbers: New Zealand’s wild summer weather
Media release03 March 2023It has been a summer to remember, but not in a good way. -
Hotspot Watch 16 February 2023
Hotspot16 February 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Mā te haumaru ō nga puna wai ō Rākaihautū ka ora mo ake tonu: Increasing flood resilience across Aotearoa
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Hotspot Watch 12 January 2023
Hotspot12 January 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
New technology gives sea safety hopes
Media release27 December 2022Beachgoers could be safer thanks to a new technology with the potential to give real-time updates of rip currents.