Earth Sciences New Zealand

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Driving economic growth and wellbeing through increasing returns from the use of New Zealand's natural resources and environments, enhancing energy security, building hazard resilience and increasing prosperity in a changing climate.

Established 1 July 2025 by the merger of GNS Science and NIWA, and incorporating the scientific expertise and research services provided by both organisations.

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10 July 2025

Methane monitoring advances promise benefits for agriculture and waste sectors

New methods to help New Zealand farmers, landfill operators and wastewater treatment facilities measure methane emissions, verify sources and validate efforts to reduce them.

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1 July 2025

A new era for New Zealand science

Today marks the first day of Earth Sciences New Zealand and the start of a new era for science.

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14 June 2025

Transition Chief Executive appointed for Earth Sciences New Zealand

David Smol, Board Chair for Earth Sciences New Zealand has announced the appointment of John Morgan as the Transition Chief Executive.

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14 May 2025

Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth

The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.

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