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December 2013 Climate Summary
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 1:21 pm | NIWA
December 2013 was characterised by mean sea level pressure anomalies that were well below normal across New Zealand, with particularly negative anomalies extending south-westward into the Australian Bight and the southern Ocean. More >>
NIWA Outlook: January-March 2014
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 12:00 pm | NIWA
The equatorial Pacific Ocean continued in a neutral state (neither El Niño nor La Niña) in December 2013. International guidance indicates that ENSO-neutral conditions are very likely to persist for the next three months (January – March 2014). More >>
Beaches buffer our shores from Mother Nature’s might
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:46 pm | NIWA
Most Kiwis appreciate the recreational opportunities our beaches offer – whether for beachcombing, surfing, walking the dog, bird-watching, swimming or simply snoozing in the sun. But did you know that beaches are also Nature’s way of buffering and ... More >>
What the world around you can tell you about the weather
Monday, 23 December 2013, 9:08 am | NIWA
Forecasting whether we’re in for a hot, dry holiday or wet, humid conditions this summer can be a complex and tricky business. More >>
The weather of Christmasses past and present
Friday, 20 December 2013, 8:18 pm | NIWA
If you can’t beat Wellington on a good day, you can’t beat it on Christmas Day either. More >>
Turbulent times
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 3:27 pm | NIWA
In the latest issue of NIWA’s flagship magazine Water & Atmosphere , our meteorologists offer some tips for picking the best time to fly into the capital. More >>
Records set in spring - NIWA Climate Summary
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:48 pm | NIWA
Nine locations recorded record mean maximum air temperatures, whilst four locations recorded record mean minimum air temperatures. More >>
Warmer than average November for much of NZ
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:44 pm | NIWA
November 2013 was characterised by mean sea level pressure anomalies that were strongly positive over the South Island, with such anomalies extending well east, west and south of New Zealand. However, across northern New Zealand pressure anomalies were ... More >>
NIWA scientists survey blue cod fishery
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 1:19 pm | NIWA
Scientists at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have recently completed a survey of blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. The survey, which took place from late September until early November, was carried out on behalf of ... More >>
Outlook: December 2013 & January-February 2014
Monday, 2 December 2013, 4:14 pm | NIWA
Temperatures over the December–February period as a whole are equally likely (40% chance) to be near average or above average in the north and east of the North Island and the east of the South Island, while above average temperatures are the most likely ... More >>
Temperatures soar into record books
Monday, 25 November 2013, 4:58 pm | NIWA
In particular, Auckland (Mangere) has experienced its hottest November temperature since records began in 1959 with 26.8°C recorded on Saturday, November 23. More >>
NIWA scientists make surprise discovery
Monday, 25 November 2013, 2:51 pm | NIWA
After two years of groundwork, NIWA scientists have finally unlocked the mystery of the elusive lamprey breeding grounds. Dr Cindy Baker, a freshwater scientist based in Hamilton, and Tyler Buchinger, a visiting lamprey scientist from Michigan State ... More >>
Scientists on hunt for freshwater crayfish
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:45 pm | NIWA
NIWA scientists have secured funding for a project they hope will take them a step closer to discovering why the number of freshwater crayfish, or koura, in the Upper Waikato River has dramatically declined. The project is part of ongoing work to restore ... More >>
Overview: October climate summary
Monday, 4 November 2013, 1:47 pm | NIWA
October 2013 was characterised by mean sea level pressure anomalies that were strongly negative around the New Zealand region, particularly in the south-western sector. These regional pressure patterns resulted in frequent west to south-west flows across ... More >>
NIWA Outlook: November-December-2013 & January-2014
Friday, 1 November 2013, 2:12 pm | NIWA
The equatorial Pacific Ocean continues in a neutral state (neither El Niño nor La Niña). The recent cooler-than-normal sea-surface conditions (La Niña-like) in the eastern tropical Pacific have disappeared, but slightly warmer-than-normal sea-surface ... More >>
Bushfire smoke expected to cross New Zealand
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 3:09 pm | NIWA
NIWA scientists expect smoke from the bushfires in New South Wales to drift over New Zealand in the next few days. The devastating bushfires, mainly located in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, have been burning for eight days. More >>
NIWA surveys commercial fishing grounds
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 10:12 am | NIWA
NIWA’s research vessel Tangaroa headed to the West Coast of the South Island and then to the Southern Ocean to estimate the abundance of hoki and southern blue whiting for the Ministry for Primary Industries as part of its 10-year Research Programme ... More >>
NZ, Japanese scientists join forces for voyage of discovery
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 4:12 pm | NIWA
A joint Japanese-New Zealand scientific research voyage leaves Tonga this week to explore underwater mountains and volcanoes about 1000 km northeast of New Zealand. More >>
Scientists helping make communities safer
Monday, 21 October 2013, 2:21 pm | NIWA
New information on how rivers will flood during extreme weather will soon be available to help communities become safer and reduce the costs of natural disasters. More >>
Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:41 pm | NIWA
Near average tropical cyclone numbers for the region is likely, with increased activity in the late season. More >>
