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Ocean to Atmosphere

This new interactive graphic shows how NIWA's work extends from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean.

NZ From Space

This daily image of New Zealand from space was created using data from one of NASA's EOS satellites, collected at our receiving station in Lauder, Central Otago. 

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Vital areas of New Zealand’s seafloor to be revealed in detail for the first time
6 May 2012
New Zealand's largest research vessel Tangaroa sets off today to map, in high resolution detail, the southern Hikurangi Margin - a vital area of seabed off the east coast of New Zealand. The voyage is part of the Ocean Survey 20/20 project, a 15-...
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First-of-its-kind climate change toolbox to assess impacts on the urban environment

4 May 2012
A New Zealand first! A multi-disciplinary team of scientists, planners and engineers has created a first-of-its-kind, innovative, custom-made "toolbox" for New Zealand city, district and regional councils to assess the impacts of climate change...
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