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

Kingfish research team

Kingfish research team. Front, left to right: Taryn Laubenstein (JCU), Neill Herbert (U Auckland), Philip Munday (JCU), Sue-Ann Watson (JCU). Back, left to right: Megan Welch (JCU), Shannon McMahon (JCU), Bridie Allan (JCU), Steve Pether (NIWA), Carly Wilson (NIWA), Yann Gublin (NIWA).