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

Discussing one of the remnant wetlands in the Kaikōura Plains catchment

Discussing one of the remnant wetlands in the Kaikōura Plains catchment. Left to right: Jess Hill – ECan Biodiversity Officer, Libby Sutherland - Fonterra Sustainable Dairying Advisor, Jodie Hoggard – KPRP Project Manager, Dr Richard Storey - NIWA Freshwater Ecologist, Dr Chris Tanner - NIWA Principal Scientist - Aquatic Pollution. [Photo NIWA]