About Us
Jacob's River estuary, South Westland (Harley Betts).
Our Organisation
Landcare Research was formed in 1992 and is one of the seven current Crown research institutes (CRIs). CRIs function as independent companies but are owned by and accountable to the New Zealand Government.
Our Core Purpose is to drive innovation in New Zealand’s management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources in order to both protect and enhance the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand’s prosperity.
Four National Outcomes outlined in this report will be achieved through effective science leadership and strong partnerships with our stakeholders who implement research outputs – the knowledge, tools, technology, systems and frameworks, and policy recommendations supporting economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being.
Our key stakeholders are:
- The Natural Resources Sector (Department of Conservation (DOC); Land Information New Zealand (LINZ); Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE); Ministry for the Environment (MfE); Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Te Puni Kōkiri (TPK); and regional councils)
- TBfree New Zealand (OSPRI)
- Māori organisations
- Private sector businesses and industry implementing sustainable good practice
On the Web
More information about the scope of our research, operational activities, governance and philosophy is available on our web site. Each year we also publish new innovation case studies on the web to illustrate how research supported by Core funding is of benefit to New Zealand.
National Science Challenges
Landcare Research is the host agency for New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge.