Climate
NIWA's National Climate Centre works towards a better understanding of our climate and how it is changing.
Research projects
Featured research project
Climate Change and Urban Impacts
Date: February 23, 2009
National Centre:
Developing a science-based approach for Central and Local Government to identify opportunities for reducing the impacts of climate change on the urban environment. Read more about Climate Change and Urban Impacts
Latest projects
Impacts of Climate Change on River Flows and Floods
This project will demonstrate how to use the latest global climate forecasts to predict changes in river flows in New Zealand, including changes in size or frequency of future floods. Read more about Impacts of Climate Change on River Flows and Floods
Regional Modelling of New Zealand Climate
Developing probabilistic scenarios of expected future regional climate changes. Read more about Regional Modelling of New Zealand Climate
Our Services
The National Climate Centre offers a range of commercial consultancy services to government, businesses and individuals. We help people make sustainable policy decisions, manage their operations and reduce the economic and environmental impact of a changing and variable climate. Read more about Our Services
Obtaining Climate Data from NIWA
NIWA maintains the national climate database for New Zealand, and can supply data in a variety of ways. Read more about Obtaining Climate Data from NIWA
Climate Mapping
NIWA can help answer your questions about the climate in your part of New Zealand by mapping data from its comprehensive climate databases. Read more about Climate Mapping
News
Weather extremes dominate natural hazards in 2008
Date: May 14, 2009
This week’s wild weather continues a trend that saw storms racking up record amounts of property damage in 2008. Read more about Weather extremes dominate natural hazards in 2008
Publications
The National Climate Centre issues monthly, seasonal and annual climate summaries and forecasts, as well as climate updates for the pacific islands. Read more about Publications
Seasonal Climate Outlook
Air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season. See these Forecasting Climate and More on Probabilities links for background information on climate outlooks and their interpretation. Read more about Seasonal Climate Outlook
Climate Summaries
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand. Read more about Climate Summaries
Information and resources
At NIWA we believe knowledge is there to be shared, which is why we make as much information as we can publicly available. Read more about Information and resources
Climate Variability and Change
We have prepared this information about climate variability and change from a New Zealand perspective as a public service. Read more about Climate Variability and Change
Common Climate & Weather Terms
Confused about El Niño, or can't tell the difference between an Anticyclone and an Isobar? Let us help.
Read more about Common Climate & Weather Terms
Climate and Māori
E ngā matāwaka, tēnei te mihi atu a NIWA ki a koutou e noho mai nā i tēnā koko, i tērā koko o te whenua o Aotearoa. Read more about Climate and Māori