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

Support Services Award runners-up - Richard Richardson (left) and Neil Bagley (right), 2012

Support Services Award runners-up: Richard Richardson (left) and Neil Bagley (right). Richard Richardson, Regional Accountant, Wellington, was runner up for this award, for his central role in the management of finance and spending at Greta Point. Neil Bagley, Vessels Gear Manager, Wellington, was joint-runner up for keeping NIWA’s fishing research gear in constant readiness for action. Credit: Dave Allen, NIWA