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

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Dave Allen

Molecular Biologist Judy Sutherland and oyster specialist Keith Michael prepare samples for testing. NIWA is making use of advances in molecular technology to develop a better understanding of shellfish diseases. In the near future NIWA's new droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) system will offer even more sensitive detection, and better quantification than current methods.