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GNS Science

New Zealand research institute

Field	Value
name	GNS Science
native_name	Te Pū Ao (Māori)
logo	File:GNS Science logo.svg
formed	1865
preceding1	New Zealand Geological Survey (1865–1990)
preceding2	DSIR Geophysics Division (1951–1990)
preceding3	Institute of Nuclear Sciences (1959–1992)
preceding4	DSIR Geology and Geophysics (1990–1992)
preceding5	Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (IGNS; 1992–2005)
dissolved	30 June 2025
superseding1	Earth Sciences New Zealand
headquarters	1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, New Zealand
employees	390
website	https://www.gns.cri.nz/

GNS Science (), officially registered as the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited, is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute. It focuses on geology, geophysics (including seismology and volcanology), and nuclear science (particularly ion-beam technologies, isotope science and carbon dating). On 1 July 2025 GNS Science became part of the new Public Research Organisation Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Functions and responsibilities

As well as undertaking basic research, and operating the national geological hazards monitoring network (GeoNet) and the National Isotope Centre (NIC), | access-date = 2016-11-01 GNS Science contracts its services to various private groups (notably energy companies) both in New Zealand and overseas, as well as to central and local government agencies, to provide scientific advice and information.

GNS Science has its head office in Avalon, Lower Hutt, with other facilities in Gracefield, Dunedin, Wairakei, Auckland and Tokyo.

GNS Science headquarters in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

History

GNS Science was known as the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (IGNS) from 1992 to 2005. Originally part of the New Zealand Government's Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), it was established as an independent organisation when the Crown Research Institutes were set up in 1992.

In late September 2024, GNS Science confirmed that 59 roles would be cut, amounting to ten percent of its workforce. In addition, 37 new roles would be created. This was part of the Sixth National Government's public sector job cuts.

In mid May 2025, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Shane Reti announced that GNS would be integrated into a new Public Research Organisation called Earth Sciences New Zealand from 1 July 2025.

References

"Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited (547568) Registered".
(14 May 2025). "Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth". [[New Zealand Government]].
(14 May 2025). "Chairs, board members named for new science mergers". [[RNZ]].
[http://www.geonet.org.nz/ GeoNet Hazards Monitoring Network]
"2012 Annual Report". GNS Science.
https://www.gns.cri.nz/contact-us/
"Our History".
"Crown Research Institutes Act 1992 No 47 (as at 23 December 2023), Public Act Contents – New Zealand Legislation".
(25 September 2024). "59 jobs to go at GNS Science". [[RNZ]].

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