Ruakura

Postal Address

Physical Address

Our Ruakura site, near Hamilton, neighbours the Science Innovation Park. Amongst other things, the site is home to our apiculture research and our Bioengineering Group.


Key Facts

• ~ 60 staff
• Research orchard and crop land
• Modern laboratories and engineering workshops
• Bee hives and apiculture research facilities

Areas of research include:

• Breeding Science
• Bioprotection Technologies
• Plant Pathology & Mycology
• Biological Chemistry & Bioactives
• Food & Wellness
• Postharvest Fresh Foods
• Bioengineering Technologies
• Crop & Fruit Production Systems
• Systems Modelling