Cawthron Institute

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Cawthron Institute is New Zealand's largest independent science organisation, offering a broad spectrum of services to help protect the environment and support sustainable development of primary industries.

Our science is world-class and we work with government departments, major industries, private companies, regional councils, and other research organisations.

Cawthron is a diverse organisation employing almost 200 scientists, laboratory technicians, researchers and specialist staff from more than 20 different countries.

We also run an extensive community and education programme to help foster the next generation of scientists.