新西兰计划合并其天气和地球科学机构,以改善环境监测和数据存取。 New Zealand plans to merge its weather and earth science agencies to improve environmental monitoring and data access.

新西兰提议将Met Service与新西兰地球科学研究所合并,以建立一个统一的天气和环境监测系统。 New Zealand proposes merging MetService with the New Zealand Institute of Earth Sciences to create a unified weather and environmental monitoring system. 《气象服务(获取和政策)立法修正法案》将使一体化成为可能,要求实行开放的数据获取政策,并旨在改善预测和科学协调。 The Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill would enable the integration, require an open data access policy, and aim to improve forecasting and scientific coordination. 2026年1月14日前邀请公众提供反馈意见。 Public feedback is invited by 14 January 2026. 该法案已经提交议会,目前正在讨论实施和监督问题。 The bill has been introduced in Parliament, with ongoing discussion on implementation and oversight.