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

TAN1116 - Fred de Jager in workshop

Fred de Jager (the 2nd engineer) in his workshop. Without a hardware store around the corner, the engineers are relying on their ingenuity and superb skills to keep things going. Credit: Kareen Schnabel /NIWA
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