Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are Crown-owned science research companies formed when the government’s Department of Scientific and Industrial Research was disbanded in 1992. Science New Zealand represents the seven CRIs.
AgResearch
AgResearch’s business as a New Zealand Crown Research Institute is research and development to help maximise the performance of the agriculture and biotechnology sectors. Our science capability ranges from farm systems to climate change mitigation and adaptation, to pest control and high value foods.
Contact
Jarrod Booker – Media Liaison
Mobile: +64 21 832 351
Email: media@agresearch.co.nz
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GNS Science
GNS Science provides research and consultancy in earth sciences and isotope technologies. It produces social, economic, and environmental benefits for New Zealand from its knowledge of natural processes occurring in the Earth’s crust.
Contact
GNS Communications
Phone: +64 21 574 541
Email: media@gns.cri.nz
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Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR)
ESR specialises in science relating to people and communities. Its science helps safeguard people’s health, protect food-based economies, improve the safety of freshwater and groundwater resources, and contributes expert forensic science to justice systems.
Contact
Nicola Mutch – Senior Communications Advisor
0800 ESR MEDIA (0800 377 633)
Nicola.Mutch@esr.cri.nz
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Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research is the Crown Research Institute for Aotearoa’s land environment. Manaaki Whenua’s research focuses on four areas of research impact: restoring biodiversity and beating invasive species; enhancing soils, water and ecosystems; action on climate change; and supporting improved decision-making in matters of the natural environment across rural, conservation and urban landscapes.
Contacts
Dan Park – Head of Brand & Communications
Phone: +64 3 321 9807 Mobile: +64 22 411 5095
Email: ParkDJ@landcareresearch.co.nz
Kim Triegaardt – Senior Communications Advisor
Phone: +64 3 321 9830 Mobile: +64 21 128 3165
Email: TriegaardtK@landcareresearch.co.nz
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NIWA
NIWA provides a scientific basis for the sustainable management and development of New Zealand’s atmospheric, marine and freshwater systems and associated resources.
Contact
Sarah Fraser – Communications Manager
Phone: +64 7 856 1790 Mobile: +64 21 609 703
Email: Sarah.Fraser@niwa.co.nz
Jessica Rowley – Media Enquiries
Phone: +64-4-386-0338 Mobile: +64-27-839-0730
Email: Jessica.Rowley@niwa.co.nz
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Plant & Food Research
Plant & Food Research provides research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products. With over 900 people based at sites across New Zealand, as well as in the USA and Australia, Plant & Food Research undertakes science to support the sustainable production of high quality plant and marine-based food products, as well as developing new and novel functional foods that offer benefits to human health and wellbeing.
Contact
Emma Timewell – Senior Communications Advisor
Phone: +64 9 925 8692 Mobile: +64 21 2429365
Email: emma.timewell@plantandfood.co.nz
Laura Ward – Senior Communications Advisor
Phone: +64 9 925 7082
Email: laura.ward@plantandfood.co.nz
Maja Burry – Senior Communications Advisor
Phone: +64 3 325 9459
Email: maja.burry@plantandfood.co.nz
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Scion
Scion provides the next generation of biomaterials technology, research & development services. Widely recognised as a leader in forestry science since its beginnings as New Zealand Forest Research Institute in 1947, Scion has expanded its research capabilities to meet the growing demand for materials and products made from a variety of renewable plant resources.
Contact
Jenha Phillips – Marketing and Communications Manager
Phone: +64 7 343 5517
Mobile: 027 705 7005
Email: jenha.phillips@scionresearch.com
Alison Brown – Senior Communications Advisor
Phone: +64 7 343 5355
Mobile: 021 496 366
Email: alison.brown@scionresearch.com