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

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James Williams, NIWA

Mount Ngauruhoe viewed from Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park after an epic 'bluebird' day of snowboarding in August 2023. Taken with an iPhone in the serene moments just after sunset.