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Read about the important science being undertaken at NIWA, and how it affects New Zealanders

  • Scientists celebrate 60 years of radiocarbon measurements

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    Scientists will next month celebrate the diamond anniversary of the world’s longest continuous record of atmospheric radiocarbon measurements.
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    Scientists make rare find in Auckland streams

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    NIWA and Auckland Council freshwater scientists using fish pheromone samplers have made a rare discovery in two Auckland streams.
  • Ozone depleting substance found to be rising

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    NIWA researchers have made a prominent contribution to new research showing the international treaty to protect the ozone layer is working ¬- despite the discovery of increased levels of ozone-depleting hydrogen chloride in the Northern Hemisphere.
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    Climate change poses risk of irreversible impacts: IPCC report

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    Human influence on the climate system is clear and growing, with impacts observed on all continents.
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    New fault found in Wellington Harbour

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    NIWA scientists have found a new active fault in Wellington Harbour after analysing data from a recent marine survey.
  • Land-based salmon farming pioneer to headline New Zealand conference

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    Thue Holm, pioneer of land-based salmon farming will share his hands-on experience as keynote speaker at the New Zealand Aquaculture Conference in October.
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    NIWA scientists working under the ice in Antarctica

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    NIWA marine ecologists, including specialist divers, are heading south shortly for the second stage in a range of experiments that take place under the ice in Antarctica.
  • Scientists take stunning photographs

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    A stunning close up photograph of a rare, bright yellow and blue aquatic creature has been voted the winner of this year’s public choice category of NIWA’s photography competition.
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    Finding the right whale in old places

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    Scientists on a rugged mid-winter trip to the remote sub-Antarctic islands have confirmed a large contingent of endangered southern right whales are spending the colder months near Campbell Island.
  • Understanding the factors that influence mercury levels in lake trout in geothermal regions

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    A NIWA study has shown that environmental factors influence the level of mercury in fish and other organisms in lakes in New Zealand's North Island geothermal area
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    Dry spells take hold in South Island

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    Many areas in the South Island are tracking towards record dry spells as relatively warm, dry weather that began in mid-August continues
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    National Science Challenge launched today

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    The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand.