GNS Science
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GNS Science (Template:Langx), officially registered as the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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). From 1 July 2025 GNS Science will become part of the new Public Research Organisation New Zealand Institute for Earth Science.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Functions and responsibilitiesEdit
As well as undertaking basic research, and operating the national geological hazards monitoring network (GeoNet)<ref name="geonet">GeoNet Hazards Monitoring Network</ref> and the National Isotope Centre (NIC),<ref> {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
GNS Science has its head office in Avalon, Lower Hutt, with other facilities in Gracefield, Dunedin, Wairakei, Auckland and Tokyo.<ref>https://www.gns.cri.nz/contact-us/</ref>
HistoryEdit
GNS Science was known as the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (IGNS) from 1992 to 2005.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref name="CRIact">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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