Our core purpose is to understand natural processes in the Earth's crust and physics-based technologies and to transform this knowledge into economic and social benefits for New Zealand.

Network of instruments and data centres monitoring seismic and volcanic activity. Features volcano cams and information on latest earthquakes.

GSNZ encourages the advancement of geology in New Zealand. Membership is open to all who are interested in the earth sciences. The Society has more than 700 members, an elected national committee, eight branches and a number of subcommittees and special interest groups.

How can you use fossils as a teaching tool? In my classrooms over the years, fossils have never failed to spark fun and enthusiasm for learning about earth sciences. I have seen students, otherwise disengaged in activities of learning, become totally captivated with the process of uncovering the fossil hiding beneath the surface of soft rock. Fossils connect students to the history of our planet. They can simultaneously imagine the situation of ancient life, while examining current habitats