Christmas-New Year colder, wetter for Otago
Niwa figures confirm what Otago holiday-makers suspected - this Christmas-New Year period was colder and wetter than average.
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Better weather on way
Better weather on way
A weather outlook for the next few months suggests Otago might be in for a warmer and drier time.
Warmer late winter predicted, Niwa says
Warmer late winter predicted, Niwa says
NIWA is continuing to predict a slightly warmer winter despite the recent snow and heavy rain in Otago.
Niwa reviews sites
Niwa reviews sites
The Otago Regional Council will seek to keep important freshwater monitoring sites going if Niwa discontinues them. Niwa had reviewed its monitoring operations and was making changes to enable its ''expertise and capabilities'' to be used to the country's ''best advantage'', Niwa general manager strategy Dr Bryce Cooper said.
Lauder role in international treaty recognised
Lauder role in international treaty recognised
Central Otago scientists played a pivotal role in the Montreal Protocol and the success of the environmental treaty is being celebrated this week, 25 years after it was signed.
Climate sceptics lose Niwa challenge
Climate sceptics lose Niwa challenge
A group of global warming sceptics has lost a bid to have temperatures collected by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa), declared invalid.
Otago's underwater canyons 'exciting'
Otago's underwater canyons 'exciting'
Two scientists involved with the first detailed mapping of the seabed off the coast of Otago say they are excited by the geological and biological information the survey has revealed.
Research work not being downgraded: Niwa
Research work not being downgraded: Niwa
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research says it has no intention of "downgrading" the work done at its Lauder station or closing the facility.
Niwa hits back over invalid data claims
Niwa hits back over invalid data claims
Lawyers for the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research have hit back at claims by a group sceptical of global warming that the Institute's temperature data is invalid.
Niwa station comments 'misinformed'
Niwa station comments 'misinformed'
International scientists and agencies concerned about job cuts at a Lauder research station are "misinformed" about the impact of the changes, a spokeswoman for Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says.
Worldwide support for Niwa role
Worldwide support for Niwa role
International pressure is building for a U-turn on proposed changes to the atmospheric monitoring programme at a Lauder research station, which involve the axing of three jobs.
Scientists weigh in over Lauder job cuts
Scientists weigh in over Lauder job cuts
Scientists from around the world say job cuts at a Lauder research station could jeopardise its value as the "shining beacon" of global atmospheric research.
Niwa recordings challenged in court
Niwa recordings challenged in court
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research is defending their temperature recordings in the High Court at Auckland today after a dispute brought by a group which questions climate change figures.
Possible job losses with Niwa change of direction
Possible job losses with Niwa change of direction
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) says a change in scientific direction may result in three redundancies at its Lauder station in Central Otago.
River flow tests begin
River flow tests begin
The Hawea River has been temporarily reduced to well below its usual minimum permitted flow this week in preparation for the construction of a long-awaited whitewater kayak play park.
Hydrology officers to lose jobs
Hydrology officers to lose jobs
Half of the hydrology field officers at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) are to be "disestablished" in the Southern region and three people will lose their jobs as part of a nationwide review of atmospheric science and support staff roles.
Niwa helping predict plume's spread
Niwa helping predict plume's spread
Lauder scientists are helping predict the spread and movement of volcanic ash, blown 10,000km around the world.
Gathering celebrates station's 50 years
Gathering celebrates station's 50 years
Buildings and faces had changed in 50 years, but the clear blue skies remained the same.
Mild winter in store for most of NZ
Mild winter in store for most of NZ
An early, but slightly warmer winter than usual is on the way.
One job lost at research station
One job lost at research station
A job-cut at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Lauder station will not affect the important contribution the centre makes to the national and international science community, a Niwa spokesman said yesterday.