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

Science Communication Award runner-up - Andrew Tait (David Wratt accepting on his behalf), 2012

Science Communication Award runner-up: Andrew Tait, Climate Scientist, Wellington. Andrew was runner up in this category for his efforts to transfer knowledge about climate change to New Zealanders. Credit: Dave Allen, NIWA