Governance

A research institute operating as a limited liability company.

We are a research institute operating as a limited liability company owned by the New Zealand government, with an independent Board of Directors.

This unique structure allows us to:

focus on strategically important science at a national level
engage in the full spectrum of science from basic research through to product development and consultancy services
undertake work for both the public and private sectors
operate internationally as well as within New Zealand
as a company, operate financially independently
have autonomy and self-determination