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Key facts
Counted staff
250
self-reported 201–500 band
Founded
1919
107 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
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.
Based in the Nelson Tasman region, Cawthron works with regional councils, government departments, major industries, private companies, and other research organisations throughout New Zealand and around the world. Cawthron is a diverse organisation employing more than 250 scientists, laboratory technicians, researchers and specialist staff from 26 countries.
Cawthron’s scientists have expertise in aquaculture research, marine and freshwater resource management, food safety and quality, algal technologies, biosecurity and analytical testing. Its ground-breaking science is supported by substantial testing and research laboratories, state-of-the-art technology and a purpose-built aquaculture park. Cawthron’s Aquaculture Park also houses a Finfish Research Centre and a National Algae Centre.
For more information go to www.cawthron.org.nz.
To view Cawthron's community guidelines for acceptable social media use, please use this link - https://bit.ly/2EbogwW.
Specialties
All 11 specialties
- Science
- Aquaculture
- Marine ecosystems
- Food safety
- Research
- Biotechnology
- Analytical testing
- Food export certification
- Freshwater ecosystems
- Food integrity
- Algae and natural compounds
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Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ98 Halifax St East; Nelson, NELSON 7042Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Cawthron Institute?
250 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 201–500 band.
Where does Cawthron Institute have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 98 Halifax St East, NELSON 7042.
Has Cawthron Institute raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Cawthron Institute list as its specialties?
11 tags on the brand's own list, among them aquaculture, science and biotechnology.
Which companies are listed alongside Cawthron Institute?
One peer profile on record: Aotearoa New Zealand Seaweed Association (ANZSA).