It holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by three to four metres and, until recently, has been viewed as relatively ...

Developed for Westport, the new system brings together weather forecasts, river flow modelling, coastal conditions and rapid inundation mapping. It shows not only when flooding may occur, but also ...

Onboard research vessels like Tangaroa, students are exposed to a mix of hands-on learning and classroom activities. Voyages challenge students with a mix of applied and classroom-based activities.

The Matariki star cluster is visible on New Zealand's eastern horizon just before the rising of the sun. Earth Sciences New Zealand’s forecast for each region covers this pre-dawn period, from 3:00am ...

A nationwide campaign launching today celebrates a century of publicly funded science in Aotearoa New Zealand and showcases how research and innovation have shaped our economy, environment, health and ...

Earth Sciences New Zealand Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (PDF, 196 KB) Earth Sciences New Zealand Supplier Code of Conduct (PDF, 166 KB) ...

James joined Earth Sciences New Zealand on 2nd March 2026, from his role as Chief Executive of the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) which he had held since March 2023. He was also the chair of the ...

David Smol was the chair of GNS Science until the merger on 1 July 2025, and is a director of Contact Energy, NZTA, the Cooperative Bank, and Tait International. He chairs the Risk and Audit Committee ...

Isabelle is a science strategist and energy leader driving innovation in next-generation energy solutions. Her interest is in advancing multidisciplinary research to: accelerate the global energy ...

The vast West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough ice to raise global sea level by 4-5 m if it melts completely. It is protected on one side by the Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest floating ice mass, ...

Degraded estuaries are less resilient to the impacts of heatwaves, new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows. Estuaries are vital to Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural and economic wellbeing; ...

An annual photography competition held by Earth Sciences New Zealand has put our exceptional natural environment in the spotlight.