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NIWA seeks volunteers for climate science experiment
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:06 pm | NIWA
A citizen science experiment for weather enthusiasts that participants can undertake from the comfort of home is being launched on Wednesday by NIWA, in collaboration with researchers from the UK and Australia. Volunteers are now being sought to participate ... More >>
International honour for NIWA scientist
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:17 pm | NIWA
NWIA scientist Cliff Law was today awarded the prestigious 2013 Hutchinson Medal, by the International Institute of Chemical Engineers. More >>
Scientists survey vulnerable marine ecosystems
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:49 pm | NIWA
NIWA’s flagship research vessel Tangaroa has returned from a five-week voyage to the Louisville Seamount Chain after completing an extensive biological survey of this rarely sampled area. More >>
High-Tech monitoring stations set for Kaipara Harbour
Monday, 17 March 2014, 9:17 am | NIWA
Scientists are installing state-of-the-art equipment in the Kaipara Harbour next month that will monitor water quality and help improve their ability to predict water clarity. More >>
NIWA flying helikite during balloon fiesta
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 3:12 pm | NIWA
Among the colour and spectacle of this week’s Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta will be a small but crucial flying contraption known as a helikite. Operated by NIWA scientists, the helikite will provide vital weather information to balloon pilots before they ... More >>
Scientists discover how low a fish can go
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 3:09 pm | NIWA
Rarely seen fish caught in the Kermadec Trench have enabled scientists to better understand just how deep fish can survive in the ocean. Five hadal snail fish were caught using specialised equipment at a depth of 7000m and analysed aboard NIWA's ... More >>
Summer Climate Summary 2013-2014
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 1:24 pm | NIWA
As a whole, lower pressures than normal dominated the New Zealand region from December to February. Wind flow during the season was quite variable with a weak northerly flow present in December, followed by a strong southwesterly flow anomaly in January. More >>
February 2014: Widespread dryness for much of NZ
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 4:53 pm | NIWA
February 2014 was characterised by anomalously high pressure to the south of New Zealand and anomalously lower pressures to the northeast of the country. This set up resulted in a predominantly southeast wind flow over the country for the month. ... More >>
NIWA Outlook: March-May 2014
Monday, 3 March 2014, 9:36 am | NIWA
During March–May 2014, mean sea level pressures are expected to be lower than normal to the north of the country, with higher pressures than normal to the southeast of New Zealand. More >>
NIWA scientists have discovered a new-to-science species
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 12:24 pm | NIWA
Marine biologists Drs Dennis Gordon and Anne-Nina Loerz believe the discovery of an amphipod species living inside a bryozoan is the only example of a relationship between these two types of organisms observed anywhere in the world. More >>
Scientists Investigate Tsunami Potential In Kaikoura Canyon
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 11:17 am | NIWA
Scientists will be working off the east coast of the South Island next week investigating the potential for a landslide tsunami in the head of the Kaikoura Canyon. More >>
A cool January for most of New Zealand
Monday, 3 February 2014, 2:08 pm | NIWA
Overview January 2014 was characterised by much lower pressures than normal over and to the west and south of New Zealand, and close to near normal pressures were situated off the southeast coast of Australia. More >>
Scientists spot rare blue whales off New Zealand coast
Monday, 3 February 2014, 10:16 am | NIWA
Rare blue whales have been spotted by NIWA scientists on a research expedition in the South Taranaki Bight. More >>
Scientists seek vulnerable marine ecosystems
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 11:36 am | NIWA
A five-week voyage to the Louisville Seamount Chain in the South Pacific will give scientists a better understanding about marine ecosystems vulnerable to commercial fishing in the region. More >>
Scallops - a summer delicacy
Monday, 27 January 2014, 10:30 am | NIWA
Freshly caught scallops sizzling on the barbeque are a Kiwi summer treat – but their annual abundance can be a changing feast. Found in suitable habitat throughout the country, especially in Northland, Coromandel, Tasman Bay, Golden Bay, the Marlborough ... More >>
Red-alert calendar now available
Friday, 24 January 2014, 3:04 pm | NIWA
The calendar predicts when especially high tides, known as king tides, may lead to flooding of roads and properties in low-lying coastal areas. The calendar, which has been issued for about 10 years, provides an early warning for residents, civil ... More >>
Summer Series extra: How to beat the humidity blues
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 11:51 am | NIWA
In summer, extreme humidity – high and low – can send us round the bend. So what is it, why does it make us feel so bad, and how can we beat it? More >>
Marine Bacteria - do you know you're soaking in them?
Monday, 20 January 2014, 11:43 am | NIWA
Next time you head down to the beach for a swim scientist Els Maas would be delighted if you spare a thought for the invisible workhorses of the ocean. The NIWA microbiologist is the only person in New Zealand studying the processes of billions and billions ... More >>
The year 2013: 3rd-warmest year on record for New Zealand
Monday, 13 January 2014, 3:56 pm | NIWA
2013 was a very warm year for New Zealand, with annual mean temperatures above average or near average across the entire country. The nation-wide average temperature for 2013 was 13.4°C (0.8°C above the 1971–2000 annual average), using NIWA’s seven-station ... More >>
When aliens attack
Monday, 13 January 2014, 10:28 am | NIWA
Your favourite lake may look picturesque, calm and inviting but beware what lurks beneath – aliens are on the attack. Aquatic plants in lakes are a natural and important part of lake communities and provide many benefits to fish, wildlife, water quality ... More >>
