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Media Release: 20 May 2013. New aquaculture head sees great opportunities
Cawthron Institute has boosted its science and aquaculture capability with the appointment of senior scientist Dr Jacquie Reed as its new head of aquaculture... Read more...

Media Release: 13 May 2013. Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientists
The Cawthron Trust is asking primary students ‘What will the next generation of scientists look like?’ this month, as part of the celebrations for National Primary Science Week, 20th – 24th May... Read more...

Media Release: 3 May 2013. Top of the South ready to take on science challenges
Cawthron Institute has welcomed the National Science Challenges announced by Government this week.... Read more...

New Research: 30 April 2013. Household cleaners under the microscope
What happens when our shampoos, antibacterial soaps and foaming face washes go down the drain? That’s exactly what a team of scientists is aiming to find out as part of an 18-month research project led by Cawthron Institute... Read more...

Media Release: 27 February 2013. Scientists welcome visit from PM’s Chief Science Advisor
Cawthron Institute today welcomed the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, who is visiting to learn about latest developments at the world-leading independent science research centre... Read more...

Media Release: 18 February 2013. Photo Competition Celebrates the Sea
It’s time to get snapping for the annual Cawthron Seaweek Photography Competition which kicks off this week ahead of next months’ national Seaweek event... Read more...

Media Release: 14 February 2013. New investment a positive sign for New Zealand oyster industry
One of New Zealand’s largest seafood companies will soon become the newest addition to the Cawthron Aquaculture Park... Read more...

Media Release: 11 February 2013. New Radio Show Shares the Passion Behind Science
Ground-breaking science, inspirational scientists and new discoveries are all part of Cawthron Institute’s new radio show launched today in Nelson... Read more...

Weird, wonderful science on show at Open Day
People from around the Top of the South are once again invited to step into the weird and wonderful world of science, as Cawthron Institute opens the doors to its stunning Glenhaven Aquaculture Centre next month... Read more...

Media Advisory: 14 January 2013. Whakatapua o te whenua - Laying of the Stones Ceremony
Cawthron Institute will be holding a 'laying of the stones' ceremony on Wednesday 16 January to mark the beginning of construction of its new laboratory and office building on Halifax Street. Media are welcome to attend.... Read more...

Media Release: 5 December 2012. Cawthron Institute's 'smart buoy' released in Hawkes Bay
New Zealand is another step closer to having a national network of coastal monitoring systems to assess the health of our ocean, following the release on Saturday of a second high-tech buoy off the coast of Hawkes Bay... Read more...

$26 Million Investment Recognises Ground-Breaking Research
Cawthron Institute's ground-breaking research to domesticate the New Zealand GreenshellTM mussel now has a vehicle to take it to market thanks to a new $26 million agreement announced yesterday, the Cawthron Institute says... Read more...

Construction Set to Start on New Cawthron High Tech Laboratories to Help Boost Export Earnings
Construction is set to start before Christmas on Cawthron Institute's new high technology laboratories at its Halifax Street campus in Nelson... Read more...

Practical scientist recognised for contribution to industry
The practical and collaborative approach of a Cawthron Institute scientist towards the development of a potential new marine market has earned a coveted industry award... Read more...

Cawthron Analytical Services concentrates its efforts on supporting New Zealand Exporters
The sale of its wine and Blenheim microbiological testing services and environmental chemistry testing division, is part of Cawthron Institute's strategy to refocus its business on supporting the food and functional food industries... Read more...

New site for new science
With Science Fair Season almost upon us, Cawthron have created a new tool to help students, parents and teachers interested in science and technology. The Cawthron Science and Technology Fair website is launched today and is an Aladdins' Cave of helpful hints and tips not to mention essential entry forms, weekly updates and rules.. Read more...

No Cawthron jobs lost in laboratory restructure
New Zealand's leading independent research institute, Cawthron Institute, has finalised the sale of its Marlborough Laboratory and environmental chemistry testing business, to R J Hill Laboratories. The environmental chemistry business has been managed from Cawthron's Nelson laboratories. Read more...

New Zealand and American scientists trial "lab in a can" in Tasman Bay
Scientists from New Zealand and America have begun trialling a robotic analytical laboratory in Tasman Bay. Read more...

Nelson scientist secures funding to combat rare maritime killer
A Nelson scientist is on a mission to unveil the mystery surrounding the toxicity of a rare microalga that threatens high value aquaculture and fisheries species in this country.Read more...

Cawthron Appoints Professor Charles Eason as Chief Executive
Cawthron Board of Directors Chairman, Ian Kearney, today announced the appointment of Professor Charles Eason – a former senior manager with Landcare Research and a Professor at Lincoln University – as the new Chief Executive of Cawthron Institute. Read more...

Hill Laboratories to Purchase Cawthron Marlborough Laboratory
Cawthron Institute and R J Hill Laboratories Ltd have recently signed a Heads of Agreement for Hill Laboratories to purchase a portion of Cawthron's Laboratory Services activities – the wine and microbiology testing business in Marlborough and the environmental chemistry testing activities performed at Halifax Street, Nelson. The proposed date this would be effective from is the end of June 2012. Read more...

Gillian Wratt to step down as Chief Executive of Cawthron Institute
Ms Gillian Wratt, Cawthron’s Chief Executive for the last five and a half years, has announced her resignation. She is to leave Cawthron at the end of March 2012. Read more...

Award Winning Trifecta for Independent Researcher
New Zealand's largest independent research institute has scored the trifecta with another of its young scientists winning a prestigious international award to pursue research on shellfish aquaculture at one of the world's leading shellfish research institutes in Spain. Read more...

Cawthron Institute Recognised As Key Provider of Innovation Solutions to Business
Cawthron Institute, New Zealand's largest independent research organisation, says it's recently announced accreditation as a research and development partner for the Ministry of Science and Innovation's Technology Transfer Voucher programme is a significant acknowledgement of the institute's potential to add value to New Zealand. Read more...

"Child of our Time" Presenter to Deliver Cawthron Anniversary Lecture
The Englishman who brought us television series like "Child of Our Time" and "The Human Body" will deliver this year's Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture – which also marks the 90th anniversary of the Nelson science Institute. Read more...

Cawthron Plans Further Investment in Nelson Facilities As it Looks to Second Century of Science Delivery
With 90 years of pioneering research behind it, the country’s largest independent not-for-profit research institute is now looking to further cement its investment in Nelson. Read more...

Cawthron's Science Week Poster Competition excites local children
The Cawthron Institute Trust Board, as regional sponsor of Science Week, recently asked Nelson school children 'What does Science mean to you?, the answer to be illustrated in a poster competition to celebrate National Primary Science Week May 2nd – 7th. Read more...

'Brainy' Buoy Promises to Revolutionise Coastal Monitoring in New Zealand
Scientists from New Zealand and America will this week launch a state of the art device into the waters off Nelson that promises to revolutionise the monitoring of coastal waters in this country for the benefit of industry, fishers and local authorities. Read more...

Anniversary milestone for world renowned Nelson based researcher
New Zealand’s largest independent community owned research organisation celebrates nine decades of service to science in New Zealand this week. Read more...

New Role Brings Cawthron Science to the Community
For the first time, Cawthron has created the role of 'Community Educator' to link the community directly with the science and scientists at the nationally recognised institute. Read more...

Glenhaven Aquaculture Centre Opening: Cawthron Institutes ability to combine scientific research with industry earns Ministerial applause
A multi million dollar investment in aquaculture research and technology has been given the official stamp of approval by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley. Read more...

Cawthron Scientist Earns Unique Presidential Award For Research Based Innovation
A Nelson-based scientist who initiated the world’s first mussel selective breeding programme has been honoured for his role in aquaculture research and innovation in this country Read more...

Scientists working with Hauraki Iwi to confirm Hauraki Gulf safe from deadly toxin
Traps will be lowered into the waters of the Hauraki Gulf during September in a renewed bid to find out more about the prevalence and impact of the toxin responsible for killing dogs on Auckland beaches last summer. Read more...

Researchers gather to discuss future of research into toxin killing dogs on Auckland beaches
The country's largest independent research organisation, Cawthron Institute, has called scientists and researchers from all over New Zealand together to develop strategies for on-going research into the discovery of the deadly tetrodotoxin in Auckland. Read more...

Cawthron to play a key role in three research projects critical to the future of water management in this country
Cawthron Institute will work with NIWA to investigate areas critical to the future of water management in New Zealand after a successful bid for a share of 22 million dollars in government funding in the latest round of grants from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. Read more...

Squishy Sea Squirts at Heart of Million Dollar Research Project
Squishy sea squirts hanging off the local wharf may not seem like 'close family' but their evolutionary relationship with vertebrates, including humans, along with their ecology lie at the heart of a research project which has just won $1.05 million funding for a scientist at Nelson-based Cawthron Institute. Read more...

Crown Funding for Aquaculture Innovation Welcomed
Cawthron Institute is welcoming $1.69 million dollars of government funding for its Glenhaven aquaculture research facility, on the outskirts of Nelson. Read more...

Manawatu River Health
Cawthron research has demonstrated the poor health of the Manawatu River. However, recent press statements via a variety of agencies have demonstrated a lack of understanding of the study and its implications. To clarify the situation, more information is provided here. [PDF 337KB]

Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) Workshop – Schools Art Competition
The Connecting Research and Practice Workshop was held at the Rutherford Hotel, in Nelson on 26 - 28 April 2010.
The winners of the ICM schools art competition, sponsored by Landcare Research and Cawthron was a great success. Read more...

Cawthron Institute Cautious Welcome to CRI Taskforce Report
New Zealand’s leading independent research organisation is cautiously welcoming a report recommending changes to the way Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are funded. Read more...

Robotic Submarine Explores Tasman Bay
A robotic submarine is exploring the waters of Tasman Bay, near Nelson. Read more...

Friends of Cawthron Officially Recognised
The Thomas Cawthron Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the formation of the Friends of Cawthron. Read more...

Cawthron Invests Further in the Future of the Aquaculture Industry
Cawthron is to invest an additional $2.4 million into its aquaculture research and technology centre at Glenhaven ... Read more...

Cawthron Trust Announces 2009 Winner of $25k Science Leader Award
The Cawthron Institute Trust Board is proud to announce the winner of this year's Cawthron Science Leader Award ... Read more...

Cawthron New Zealand Aquaculture Conference
The 2009 Cawthron New Zealand Aquaculture Conference is being held in Nelson this year.....Read more...

Toxic Sea Slugs Cause Dog Deaths
The Cawthron Institute is pleased to have been at the forefront of investigations into the deaths of dogs on Auckland beaches..... Read more...

Cawthron Institute and Supreme Biotechnologies sign Research and Technology Agreement
Private Equity funded company, Supreme Biotechnologies, has partnered with Nelson-based Cawthron Institute to conduct a research programme aimed at identifying and extracting high value compounds from algae for the global market, announced Gill Wratt Cawthron CEO..... Read more...

Scientists Sample Beachfront for Clues in Dog Deaths
Scientists from Nelson-based Cawthron Institute have spent the day scouring Narrow Neck Beach for clues in the deaths of two dogs on Auckland's waterfront..... Read more...

Cawthron gets funding for sustainability work
Sustainability efforts in the top of the South Island have been given more than a million dollar boost through a government research grant.... Read more...

Cawthron to provide wine export certification service
From September 2009 the Cawthron Institute will offer laboratory analysis for export certification of wine destined for the EU and other export markets. This follows the recent announcement by Kate Wilkinson the Minister for Food Safety that accredited independent laboratories will be able to carry out this testing and the Crown Research Institute, ESR, will no longer be offering a national service from October 2009... Read more...

Nursery Promises To Revolutionise Oyster Farming
The country's first large scale oyster nursery, which opened in Nelson on Wednesday 10th June is expected to revolutionise the way the delicacy is farmed and provide the platform to treble annual export earnings within the next decade.... Read more...

Cawthron Trust invests in science leaders
Following last year's success, the Cawthron Trust is once again offering science leaders throughout New Zealand a unique opportunity to participate in the prestigious Hillary Leadership Programme... Read more...

Tutin testing now available using LCMS technology
Cawthron's method development group has recently developed an LC-MS test for the Tutin toxin in honey... Read more...

Nelson's greatest benefactor honoured
90 years after his death Thomas Cawthron, the man considered Nelson's greatest benefactor, has been formally recognised for his contribution to the region... Read more...

Melamine testing now available at Cawthron
Following the scare in China resulting from Melamine in dairy products... Read more...

Inaugural Cawthron Science Award Leader Taking Science to the Community
Dr Nicholas Edgar, CEO of the New Zealand Landcare Trust, is excited at the prospect of being the 'first' to take advantage of the unique scholarship... Read more...

Shellfish industry headed for bright future
A major research project led by Nelson's Cawthron Institute intends to transform the aquaculture industry... Read more...

New imported food requirements for bivalve molluscan shellfish
Cawthron's laboratories are the only NZFSA-approved laboratories in the Southern Hemisphere able to undertake biotoxin testing via specified LCMS methods... Read more...

Drilling Rig Adventure Provides Valuable Biosecurity Insights
The recent biosecurity inspection of the semi-submersible drilling rig, Ocean Patriot, for marine pest species is a world first and has provided valuable knowledge... Read more...

Cawthron Trust invests in science leaders
The Cawthron Trust is offering science leaders throughout New Zealand a unique opportunity to participate in the prestigious Hillary Leadership Programme... Read more...

Cawthron CEO, Gillian Wratt, welcomes the new government R&D Tax Credits Scheme
The new R&D tax credits scheme is a welcome and overdue recognition by government of the benefits to the economy of private sector research and development...... Read more...

Fine-tuning of emissions trading policies recommended
Jim Sinner, Cawthron’s group manager of Sustainable Business, is the lead author of a scoping report on the environmental effects of the Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme... Read more...

Growing interest in aquaculture and sustainability creates need for two new positions
Cawthron's Sustainable Business Group will be advertising soon for two analysts with diverse skills...Read more...

Laura Basham reports that Cawthron's biosecurity scientists found freshwater fix for saltwater pest
Aaron Pannell, of the Marlbough Mussel Company, said the project was one of the best "bang for bucks" success stories in the industry...Read more...

Cawthron's full food testing capability geared to assist food industry implement government's sweeping food labelling reforms - August 31, 2007
The Press reported on 31 August 2007 that "sweeping reforms" are planned for the food industry. Read more...

Cawthron Appoints Sustainability Expert to Key Management Role - August 23, 2007
Cawthron is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Sinner as Sustainable Business Group Manager. Read more...

$10.9 Million research funding aims to make NZ seafood safe - July 24, 2007
Cawthron will lead a consortium of research providers in identifying and managing micro-organism risks for seafood. Read more...

New Technology at Cawthron traces contamination - May 31, 2007
New technology at Cawthron now makes it possible to identify sources of faecal contamination in aquatic environments. Read more...

Cawthron Offers Economic Modelling - December 13, 2006
Cawthron has appointed Dr. Chris Batstone to expand its services in resource economics solutions and institutional analysis. Chris brings experience in science, commerce and fisheries. Read more...

Marine Biotoxin Testing Services for Australia - August 21, 2006
As a response to recent enquiries from Australia for the testing of Marine Biotoxins in Shellfish (Oysters, Abalone) for the European Market, Cawthron Laboratory Services has developed a package of services to help Australian Shellfish exporters meet the regulatory requirements. Read more...

Functional Indicators - a New Approach to River Health Assessment? - April 13, 2006
River health monitoring has traditionally concentrated on the use of structural indicators such as water quality or the types of aquatic organisms present. An alternative approach is to use measurements of the functions that rivers perform as indicators of ecosystem health. Examples of these functions include the rates of ecosystem metabolism and organic matter decomposition within river systems. Read more...

Identification of Didymo & Other Invasive Species - November 16, 2005
Accredited tests for Didymosphenia geminata (Didymo) and other freshwater algae. Cawthron has been IANZ accredited under ISO 17025 for both species identification and Cyanotoxin analysis by LC-MS in freshwater samples. Cawthron can also design and implement monitoring programmes to identify Didymo and other invasive species. Read more...

Latest Science Helps Trout Anglers - March 2, 2005
The result of 10 years of research into trout habits and environments by scientists at New Zealand's Cawthron Institute has revealed new information that will help anglers worldwide in their quest to understand their quarry. Read more...

Innovative environment monitoring system at Deep Cove a first for Meridian's Manapouri Power Station - February 28, 2005
A new and innovative system of environmental monitoring is being implemented at Doubtful Sound, Fiordland, for the Manapouri power station. Meridian Energy has contracted the Cawthron Institute (Nelson) to implement an adaptive management programme for environmental monitoring in Doubtful Sound. Read more...
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