Climate

Information about our varying climate is critical for managing resources and reducing risks.

Climate services

NIWA's National Climate Centre offers a range of commercial consultancy services to government, businesses and individuals.

Climate information and resources

At NIWA we believe knowledge is there to be shared, which is why we make as much information as we can publicly available.

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National and regional climate maps

Maps of average annual rainfall, temperature and other climate variables have been produced for all of New Zealand, based on the period 1981–2010.

Climate change scenarios for New Zealand

Projections of how climate change is likely to affect New Zealand.

Overview of New Zealand's climate

Find information about New Zealand's temperature record and climate change in our information and resources section.

Intensity of cyclones predicted to increase

5 October 2017
Tropical cyclones forming in the south-west Pacific are becoming less frequent but those that do form are likely to be more severe.

Improved climate information and services in Vanuatu

5 October 2017
The construction of improved climate information and services in Vanuatu has posed unique logistical challenges.

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