Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Guidelines

Our identification requirements:

  • Our primary expertise and focus is on invertebrates in the New Zealand region. However, we welcome enquiries of non-New Zealand material.
  • We also invite enquires for all types of invertebrates, and if we are unable to process your request, will we endeavour to advise you of specialists elsewhere who can help.
  • All requests should be detailed on the Diagnostic Request Form. This form is be emailed prior to specimens being sent, in order to obtain a quote and to advise us of incoming material.
  • PLEASE DO NOT SEND MATERIAL WITHOUT COMPLETING THIS FORM, AND WAITING FOR OUR RESPONSE.
  • The Diagnostic Request Form should be completed with as much information as possible.
  • This information is important for labelling, invoicing, keeping track of material, and may help with diagnostics.
  • Specimens sent for identification are retained by the NZAC unless their return is specifically requested.
  • Upon receipt of a request NZAC will:
    • evaluate the request and provide a quote
    • upon acceptance of terms, provide the requested identification and/or information as far as is possible, or inform the customer of any delay
    • if requested, return any specimens or other material to the customer.
  • NZAC reserves the right to decline any request.

Costs of identification

  • Charges are made for identification where appropriate.
  • Costs for identification and information provided are based on the estimated time required to fulfil the request and includes all associated costs
  • Requests for identification and information on submission processes can be obtained from the Diagnostics Services Manager
  • Major ongoing identification tasks can also be discussed with the Diagnostics Services Manager