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

Climate scientists

Dave Allen

Climate scientists, hazard analysts, computer modellers - just a few of the people working at NIWA every day (including sunny ones) to help mitigate risk from floods. Pictured from left - Andrew Tait (Principal Climate Scientist), Suzanne Rosier(Climate Scientist), Sam Dean (Chief Scientist (Climate & Atmosphere), Kate Crowley (Hazards Engineer), Ryan Paulik (Hazards Analyst).