National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)

NIWA is New Zealand’s principal provider of environmental research and consultancy services in atmosphere and climate, coast and oceans, freshwater, fisheries, and aquaculture. NIWA’s principal clients are central and local government agencies, although it is increasing its private sector revenues through the commercialisation of new products and the provision of operational forecasting services.

Website: www.niwa.co.nz (opens in new window)

2009/10 Statement of Corporate Intent (.pdf, 76kb)

Key Company Information

Key Company Data - National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
Company Form	Crown research institute
Year of Establishment	1992
Head Office	Auckland
Major Campuses	Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch
Chair (term expiry)	Chris Mace (June 2012)
Deputy Chair	Craig Ellison (June 2013)
Board Membership	Dennis Cairns (June 2013) Ed Johnson (June 2011) Dr Wendy Lawson (June 2012) Helen Robinson (June 2011) Jason Shoebridge (June 2012)
CEO	John Morgan
Balance Date	30 June
Number of FTE Staff	726

Key Financial Data

National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
Key Financial Data ($million)	2004/05	2005/06	2006/07	2007/08	2008/09
Operating Revenue	90.8	106.1	113.5	119.9	119.8
EBITDAF	18.1	24.6	24.2	24.0	20.4
Net Profit After Tax	6.4	10.3	10.5	10.1	6.0
Shareholder Equity	43.7	41.2	51.5	84.3	84.7
Assets	66.9	68.8	78.0	113.7	115.4
Dividends	15.0	13.0	0.0	0.0	5.5
Return on Equity	13.5%	24.4%	22.6%	14.9%	7.1%
Return on Assets	13.4%	22.7%	21.2%	14.3%	7.5%
Gearing	0.8%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Financial data correct as at 30 June 2009.