Research Institutes in New Zealand
Higher education institutions and a myriad of research institutes work in a vast range of fields and disciplines in New Zealand. The eight Crown Research Institutes collectively form the largest dedicated providers of science research in the country, carrying out research in areas including trade, agriculture, environment, manufacturing and niche technologies.
Other notable research institutes include, The Bioinformatics Institute New Zealand, based at the University of Auckland; The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand; and The New Zealand Tourism Research Institute, also based at the University of Auckland.
There are also many M?ori research organisations, such as the M?ori Development Research Centre, Independent M?ori Institute for Environment & Health, and Whakauae Research for M?ori Health and Development.