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

Pacific

NIWA’s environmental science helps contribute to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • NIWA's Pacific Rim Operations

    Pacific Rim Manager Doug Ramsay gives an overview of NIWA's work in the Pacific.
  • The Big Flush

    Improvements in water supply throughout rural Fiji have created sanitation issues relating to greater volumes of waste water for disposal.
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    French and Kiwi scientists say “oui!” to stronger scientific cooperation in the South Pacific

    News article
    Representatives from NIWA and French science agency GOPS join forces to sign a significant agreement for closer scientific collaboration in the South Pacific region
  • The western side of Tongatapu, Ha'atafu beach and Kanokupolu.

    Pacific services

    Service
    We provide applied science and environmental consultancy services to support international development activities, with a particular focus on the Pacific and Asian regions.