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

Springvale irrigation site

Springvale Creek irrigation scheme: In the foreground you can see the targeted flow emerging at the outlet. The mast behind it supports a communications aerial and a solar panel for power. Behind this, on the left, are the structure and instrumentation that measure and transmit the flow. In the background, you can see the top of the intake control gate structure and gate-control enclosure. (Martin Robertson, NIWA)