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Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox
ServiceThis Toolbox helps you find out about the changing climate, what it might mean for your business, organisation or community and what you can do about it. -
Seafloor impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed
Media release08 May 2024Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle. -
Better runoff and hazard predictions through national-scale snowmelt forecasting
Research ProjectDeveloping a snowmelt forecast system to enable more accurate and confident forecasts of river flow and alpine hazards. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
Township Flood Challenge Game
In this activity, you will play NIWA's online serious game, Township Flood Challenge. -
Rangi - weather and climate lessons for teachers
Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate. -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
Comprehensive eruption study highlights need for further work
Media release01 December 2023A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha’apai, highlighting the risks of similar events. -
Forecasting impacts from extreme weather
Research ProjectThis research project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction, and the associated risks to people and assets, using the RiskScape platform. -
Storm-tide red-alert days 2024
ServiceStorm-tide red-alert days 2024 -
Cyclone impacts on fisheries and seabed ecosystems - KAH 2303 & 2306
VoyageKaharoa Voyages KAH 2303 & 2306 -
Coastal hazards
NIWA's coastal hazards research is improving knowledge and providing tools to help understand coastal hazards and potential impacts for Aotearoa New Zealand – both now and in the future as sea levels continue to rise.