NIWA stories
Chairs, board members named for new science mergers
Mon, 26th May 2025
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NIWA and GNS Science will merge into the new Earth Science Institute, chaired by David Smol, as part of Kiwi government reforms to boost economic growth.
Simulation game lets Kiwis plan for future climate challenge
Fri, 16th May 2025
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New Zealand launches Future Coasts Aotearoa, an online climate simulation game letting players tackle rising sea levels and flooding threats over 80 years.
NIWA partners with VAST Data to upgrade climate data systems
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand has chosen VAST Data's platform to enhance its climate data management capabilities.
NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.
NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
Kiwi tech pioneer dies...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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Datacom co-founder, Paul Hargreaves, a New Zealand tech industry veteran, has passed away following a short illness.
NIWA signs up to satellite
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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The New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) vessel RV Kaharoa has been fitted with an advanced mobile satellite solution.