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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Mount Philistine electronic weather station (EWS)
The Mount Philistine site is located at 1655m elevation on the Main Divide near Arthurs Pass and Rolleston Glacier. It is a high precipitation area and snow records here start in 2010. -
Mahanga electronic weather station (EWS)
Mahanga electronic weather station (EWS) is on Mount Mahanga in Tasman. It is at 1940 m elevation near the Nelson Lakes. It's our most northerly South Island site and our snow records here date back to 2009. -
NIWA takes shot at golf course ratings
Media release06 July 2021A NIWA climate scientist has combined work and a sporting interest to benefit golfers throughout New Zealand. -
Climate scientists making shift to new “normal”
Media release02 July 2021NIWA climate scientists are redefining what’s normal when it comes to the weather. -
June blows hot and cold – and possibly hottest of all
Media release23 June 2021A weather roller coaster is coming to town and country before the end of the month. -
NIWA calculates 1:200 year flood for parts of Canterbury
Media release14 June 2021Preliminary analysis by NIWA climate scientists has shown that the recent Canterbury rainfall was so extreme in some inland places that it could be expected to happen only once every 200 years. -
Sea2Cloud – how marine aerosols influence the atmosphere and climate
Research ProjectClouds over the ocean, and how they trap or emit radiation from the sun, are partly influenced by the biology, biogeochemistry and physics of the surface ocean below. -
Play the climate change game at Fieldays
Media release10 June 2021Farmers visiting NIWA’s Fieldays stand at Mystery Creek next week have the opportunity to see into their future by playing a game that dices with climate change. -
Field teams and forecasters cover monumental rainfall event
Feature story09 June 2021The prodigious rainmaker that hit Canterbury earlier this month saw NIWA field teams out in the elements collecting flood data from bridges, cableways and jetboat gaugings. -
Skies looking mostly clear for spotting rare Super Blood Moon
Media release25 May 2021NIWA forecasters say expected clear skies are looking good for spotting the Super Blood Moon on Wednesday night. -
NIWA seeks help from skiers and snow bunnies
Media release24 May 2021A NIWA scientist is asking for the help of skiers, mountaineers and alpine professionals to collect snow for a new research project. -
Storm surge and wave forecasting
ServiceWe combine capabilities in weather, wave, storm surge and tide forecasting with tide gauge observations.