About us

is an expert in in-situ and remote sensing techniques and works actively in the interdisciplinary space bridging the gap between research and applications.

has over 20 years experience developing weather radar technologies and measurement techniques in academia and working with national weather services. 

moved to New Zealand from Spain in 2015 and completed a PhD in atmospheric dynamics at the University of Auckland looking at the scale sensitivity of heat-induced tropical circulations. She joined WRNZ in 2019 and works as a Project Scientist, developing and applying radar-based rainfall products for hydrological modelling, water infrastructure planning, and operational decision-making.

has been working with weather radar rainfall measuring and flood forecasting systems around the world for more than 40 years in academic and commercial settings.

Harry worked for the Auckland Nuclear Accessory Company for a short time before working for the University of Auckland as a technician in the Physics Advanced Laboratory. Finding retirement not sufficiently challenging, he now works part time for Weather Radar New Zealand contributing to their electronics projects.

Graduated with a PhD in Engineering from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) in 1989 and worked in South Africa as a hydrologist and at the University of Auckland Physics Department as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow before joining the Bureau of Meteorology in 1997. He supervised the development of the operational systems for quantitative radar rainfall estimation and ensemble nowcasting that underpin the Bureau’s flood warning service before retiring as a Principal Research Scientist in 2020.

is pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Physics at the University of Auckland. She joined WRNZ as a Research Assistant in 2026 and has a strong interest in climate and atmospheric science, having developed experience through academic and research work. Rata hopes to build a career in this field and is passionate about science communication and engaging wider audiences with scientific research.