Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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Time for bold actions guided by science
Feature story14 June 2019New Zealanders are fast becoming aware that our changing climate matters a great deal. NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan explains. -
Our changing oceans
Feature story13 June 2019The on-going rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that is fuelling climate change is also driving significant changes in the waters off our coasts. -
Fighting fires - one forecast at a time
Feature story13 June 2019When fire came to Pigeon Valley, Fire and Emergency came to NIWA. -
Climate Matters - shaping our climate solutions
13 June 2019NIWA is bringing together decision makers and influencers from across New Zealand this month to shape the science we need to respond to our changing climate. -
A bird's-eye view of our carbon balance
Feature story13 June 2019Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher is looking to turn the internationally accepted science of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions upside down – and the rest of the world is watching closely. -
Endless summers
Feature story12 June 2019Susan Pepperell reports on a region trying to cope with a changing climate -
Super-model for a worldwide stage
Feature story12 June 2019Demands for new weather and climate predictions are unprecedented as nations struggle to understand their exposure to risk from severe climatic events. -
From Gore to NIWA via NASA
Feature story11 June 2019A science-fiction fan, amateur actor, and eternal optimist, is now NIWA’s Chief Scientist for Climate, Atmosphere and Hazards.
Susan Pepperell finds out more. -
Fieldays Weather 2019: a mix of rain, sun, fog and fun
Media release10 June 2019If you’re planning a visit to the National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek this week, here’s what you can expect from the weather. -
Seasonal records set to fall like autumn leaves
Media release30 May 2019With just a few days of autumn left, prolonged warm weather and less rain than normal means some spots across New Zealand are heading for the record books. -
Thermal images reveal heat levels in New Zealand’s glaciers
Media release23 May 2019Thermal images taken by a NIWA scientist during this year’s aerial survey of South Island glaciers have revealed in extraordinary detail how heat in the surrounding landscape is affecting the ice. -
Scientists study how to predict marine heatwaves
Media release16 May 2019Scientists have taken a step closer to predicting marine heatwaves with new NIWA-led research finding a link between their formation and the length of time sea temperatures are warmer than normal.^.