Additional climate projection data released

Additional data about projected future changes to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate is now available.

MfE released new climate projections last year, making the data publicly available at no charge for the first time. The projections show potential changes to temperature, wind and rainfall over the rest of the century.

The projections were developed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), using information on New Zealand’s unique landscape and climate conditions alongside global data and science.

Making climate information easier to access is a focus of the Government’s adaptation framework and climate strategy.

They can be accessed as a downloadable dataset, a map, or a summary dashboard.