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NZ Drought indicator products and information
Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Environmental monitoring
NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor. -
Obtaining climate data from NIWA
NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply data in a variety of ways. -
Assessment of crop and tree species growing potential using climate, soil and topographic information
Research ProjectThis project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species. -
Climate mapping
Read about how NIWA can map any aspect of climate to help guide your organisation's response to a changing and variable climate. -
Other Climate data products
Short-term to long-term data estimation -
NZ temperature record
Research ProjectThere are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century.