Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS) are a New Zealand Crown Research Institute - a government-owned research company offering the best in independent scientific and technical advice.
GNS's purpose is to undertake research that:
- Increases Aotearoa New Zealand's resilience to natural hazards
- Enhances our understanding of geological and Earth-system processes
- Drives innovation and sustainable economic growth in our energy sector
- Develops new materials, products and approaches to assist other agencies with sustainable management of risk, environment and natural Earth and groundwater resources
