Who we are

We are GNS Science, a New Zealand government-owned research organisation offering the best in independent scientific and technical advice.

Do we know what we're talking about?
With 130 years of excellence in understanding earth sciences, we are the leading supplier of earth and nuclear scientific research and consultancy services in New Zealand - a very active geological environment. We have an international reputation for delivering quality advice and innovative research.

What can we do for you?
You want expert advice? We have more than 300 staff using their skills in the following areas to meet your needs:

• New Zealand's geological evolution and development
  
• assessing the risks and managing the impacts of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and tsunamis
  
• evaluating and managing oil, gas, geothermal, groundwater, and mineral resources using earth sciences
  
• applying isotope chemistry and nuclear technology in biological and medical research, industrial processes, archaeology, fisheries and atmospheric research, oceanography, geology, hydrology, geochemistry, geothermal research and exploration, and environmental monitoring

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