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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Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers
Developed for teachers, these lessons offer intermediate age students an engaging and interactive way to learn about Aotearoa’s wild and mild weather and climate patterns. -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
El Niño and La Niña
El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a naturally occurring global climate cycle known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short. -
Hotspot Watch 8 March 2024
Hotspot08 March 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Many New Zealand glaciers are headed for extinction
Media release06 March 2024A culmination of over 45 years of research is painting a grave picture for the state of our iconic glaciers. -
Hotspot Watch 1 March 2024
Hotspot01 March 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
NIWA35 data request form
ServiceObtain NIWA35 forecast data from NIWA. -
Hotspot Watch 23 February 2024
Hotspot23 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 15 February 2024
Hotspot15 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
![Soil moisture anomaly map (mm) at 9am on 6 February 2024. [NIWA]](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-02/smdanom_20240206.png?h=8684f5b5&itok=K78qzgXz)
Hotspot Watch 7 February 2024
Hotspot07 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 1 February 2024
Hotspot01 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry con -
Hotspot Watch 26 January 2024
Hotspot26 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.