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From sky to server
Feature story11 February 2021A few drops of rain can go a long way. Campbell Gardiner explains. -
Weather and climate forecasting data services
We can deliver forecasts using API, GIS and web interfaces, all underpinned by our data analytics expertise. -
Citizen science – New Zealand rainfall monitoring network
For more than a century, a network of volunteers across New Zealand have been measuring the climate and weather and sending their observations each month to be entered into the New Zealand climate database. -
What's average in my region?
One of the top questions NIWA receives about its Seasonal Climate Outlook is: what is below normal / near normal / above average in my region? -
The week it snowed everywhere
Media release21 November 2019Novel handwriting recognition project casts new light on historic weather data. -
Unified Model Partnership – enabling accurate and timely weather and climate forecasting
A partnership that develops one of the world’s foremost weather forecasting and climate prediction systems. -
Climate summaries
Education ResourceIn this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats. -
Virtual Climate Station data and products
Virtual climate station estimates are produced every day, based on the spatial interpolation of actual data observations made at climate stations located around the country. -
NZ Drought indicator products and information
Drought is a common feature of New Zealand's climate. On average, every year or two somewhere in New Zealand experiences a drought. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Environmental monitoring
NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor.