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The Deep South drives New Zealand’s future

One of the biggest drivers of New Zealand's climate is the influence of ocean currents and climate systems in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Even relatively subtle changes could have dramatic impacts on our climate and ability to work and live as we do.

Data with a bloody past has positive spin-off for endangered whale species

Information gathered by whalers in the 19th century to support the systematic killing of southern right whales in Australasian offshore waters has been used by NIWA scientists to better understand – and ultimately help protect – the present-day habitats of this endangered species.

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Blue whales believed to be foraging in South Taranaki Bight
17 May 2013
A recent study indicates that blue whales in the South Taranaki Bight might be doing more than just passing through on their way to and from summer feeding grounds in Antarctica.
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NIWA official forecaster for Fieldays
13 May 2013
NIWA is providing a state-of-the-art weather forecasting service for the Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton in June.
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