Marine Biologist - Further contacts

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Cawthron Institute

The Cawthron Institute is a privately funded organisation. It provides research, advice and analytical services to support the development of New Zealand's seafood industry and sustainable management of the coastal and freshwater environment. 

Department of Conservation

    • Conservation House - Whare Kaupapa Atawhai
    • 18 - 32 Manners Street, PO Box 10420
    • Wellington 6011
  • 04-471-0726
  • www.doc.govt.nz
The Department of Conservation conserves the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand. It manages national parks, conservation areas, protected waters, native wildlife, marine reserves and historic places on conservation land. 

Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA)

    • Level 1, BP House
    • 20 Customhouse Quay
    • WELLINGTON
  • (04) 916 2426
  • www.ermanz.govt.nz
ERMA New Zealand makes decisions on applications to introduce hazardous substances (HS) or new organisms (NO) including genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

Ministry of Fisheries (Head Office)

    • 101-103 The Terrace
    • PO Box 1020
    • WELLINGTON
  • (04) 470 2600
  • www.fish.govt.nz
The Ministry of Fisheries is the government agency responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries. 

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)

    • 301 Evans Bay Parade, Greta Point
    • Private Bag 14901
    • WELLINGTON 6021
  • (04) 386 0300
  • www.niwa.cri.nz
NIWA is a Crown research institute that researches the sustainable management and development of New Zealand's atmospheric, marine and freshwater systems and associated resources. 
Updated October 2009