On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Kapiti Multibeam Survey

Kapiti multibeam survey

NIWA scientists use the latest multibeam echo-sounding technology to generate new charts of the seafloor around Kapiti island. The new information enables better management of the marine reserve environment as well as much improved identification of gas seeps and other undersea features.