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Auckland Students take scientific approach to fair
News article26 August 2014Auckland students are this week putting the finishing touches to their projects as the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair kicks off. -
France, New Zealand co-operate for a better future for a Samoan village
Media release25 August 2014A unique pilot project to help Samoa’s largest village better cope with natural disaster is the focus of an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Samoa timed to coincide with a major United Nations conference in Apia. -
Science students step up
News article25 August 2014It’s a big week for Wellington’s next top scientists competing in the 50th annual NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair. -
Waikato's top science students compete
News article21 August 2014Waikato’s next top scientists are showcasing their talents at this week’s NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair. -
Decade of great white shark research nears end
News article11 August 2014A joint 10-year NIWA and Department of Conservation project to find out more about the great white sharks that inhabit New Zealand waters is coming to an end. -
Next young scientists step up
News article08 August 2014Manukau’s next generation of scientists are displaying the results of some innovative research projects at the NIWA Manukau Region Science and Technology Fair from this weekend. -
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce officially launches the Deep South Challenge
News article05 August 2014The Government’s Deep South National Science Challenge provides an unprecedented opportunity for scientific collaboration that will ultimately improve the lives of all New Zealanders. -
Rare fish and new seafloor habitats found during NIWA survey of coastal East Northland
News article16 July 2014NIWA scientists surveying shallow water coastal habitats off the east coast of Northland have found a rich diversity of macroalgal meadows, shellfish beds, sponges, and rare fish species. -
Tangaroa’s makeover hampered by weather
News article10 July 2014The strong wind and rain that has battered Auckland this week has presented some special challenges for workers trying to paint NIWA’s flagship research vessel Tangaroa while she has been in dry dock. -
DeepWave project measures gravity waves in the atmosphere
News article03 July 2014One hundred people, a Gulfstream jet, some of the best technology available and two scientists in a paddock are undertaking an experiment that will make predicting the weather a lot more accurate. -
Volunteers needed for NIWA snow project
News article03 July 2014NIWA wants to recruit school students and members of the public over winter keen to take part in a citizen science initiative, and this week might be a good week to start. -
Ocean acidification - what does it mean for shellfish?
News article17 June 2014A video has been produced to show how NIWA and a range of partners are collaborating to understand global ocean acidification and how increasing ocean acidity is affecting shellfish and the aquaculture industry.