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

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Sam Davidson, NIWA

A sailing ship offshore of Honolulu enjoying the final moments of the day as the sun sets. Image captured by Sam Davidson while attending the international multibeam operator course MBC83 in Hawaii, February 2024