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

Pacific partnerships

NIWA works collaboratively with our Pacific partners to support the sustainable management and resilience of the Pacific’s natural resources, environments and communities.

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    Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visits NIWA

    Media release
    11 August 2016
    Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited NIWA’s Wellington campus this week, as part of his first official visit to New Zealand.
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    French and Kiwi scientists say “oui!” to stronger scientific cooperation in the South Pacific

    News article
    06 June 2012
    Representatives from NIWA and French science agency GOPS join forces to sign a significant agreement for closer scientific collaboration in the South Pacific region
    Pacific partnerships