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

Our People Award: Diver. Credit: Tracey Edwards

2012 Our People Award: Diver. [Tracey Edwards]In this photo, NIWA scientist Dr John Clayton applies diquat (a herbicide) to control aquatic weeds in Lake Okataina. The red colour is due to a tracer dye, which was used to track the herbicide's movement.