The Environmental and Climate Scientists team at NIWA focuses on understanding and addressing the complexities of climate change and its impacts on freshwater and ocean ecosystems. This multidisciplinary team conducts cutting-edge research, develops climate risk assessments, and applies innovative solutions to mitigate environmental issues. Their work supports informed decision-making in conservation, resource management, and climate resilience, helping to ensure the sustainability of New Zealand's natural resources.
Alvin Setiawan
Aquaculture Scientist
Darcel Rickard
Environmental Researcher
David Sutherland
Operational Forecasting Scient...
David Wood
Water Quality Scientist
Gregor MacAra
Climate Scientist
Hamish Lewis
Climate Scientist/data Scienti...
James Sturman
Climate Applications And Risk ...
Juliana Ungaro
Climate Scientist
Luke Wang
Climate Data Technician
Rick Stoffels
Research Scientist