The extreme weather science response funded time-bound, evidence-based science services and perishable research and data collection to address immediate needs and inform response decisions following the North Island extreme weather events in early 2023.
Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.
In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.
MBIE and the National Research Foundation of Korea have announced the 3 successful proposals to be funded under the 2025 Catalyst: Strategic New Zealand–Republic of Korea Joint Research Partnerships programme.