Existing R&D project or starting from scratch? Verum Group can help.

We work with businesses on research projects ranging from a quick answer to a question through to long-term development of transformational technology. We usually start small to build a trusted relationship and get to know our client’s business and research needs. If you already have a clear research pathway in mind, then we can develop a programme and budget around this. If you are starting from scratch, then we can assist in developing ideas for research projects.

Verum Group assists you in mobilizing Government funding.

We have a track record of executing commercial R&D programmes for industry partners and can also provide expert assistance in leveraging Government funding to reduce the cost of research and development. We also connect businesses to our large network of research partners.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you grow your business through research and development, please contact Murray below.

At Verum Group, we support our research partners on preparing research proposals and executing the research when successfully funded. Our researchers have their specialist areas of expertise that they can contribute and experience in developing research proposals. For almost three years, we have been partnering with Massey University to develop new fertiliser formulations and analysis tools on the Precision Fertiliser Smart Idea. Besides, we have recently begun a new research partnership with Victoria University on their Zero Carbon Metals programme.

As an example, we have collaborated with IRL (now Callaghan Innovation) on hydrogen economy research, NIWA on energy modelling and GNS on carbon capture and storage. We also worked with Scion on bioenergy systems modelling, the University of Canterbury on gasification technologies and Opus (now WSP) on pyrolysis systems.

The strength of our research partnership offer hinges on our commercial laboratory and consultancy services to the industry and the connection this creates between our people and the ultimate end-users of the research. If you would like to learn more about how Verum Group can contribute to your research success, please contact Murray below.

Internationally Recognised Research Expertise

Verum Group has proven leadership in New Zealand research with global impact. Between 2003 and 2018, Verum Group led a team of researchers that transformed the approach to life cycle environmental management in the New Zealand minerals sector. This work provided tools to a proactive sector that has been elevated to worlds best practice. More information can be found on the CMER website. New Zealand organisations (Verum Group, Mine Waste Management) involved in the research are now internationally recognised net exporters of mineral sector environmental science (expertise). We have demonstrated a high publication output and productivity at an international level.

Innovative & Collaborative Research

Building on this track record, Verum Group is executing new long-term strategic research for the pounamu industry and kiwi conservation. Looking ahead, we are developing a new research programme to tackle a major environmental issue at the intersection of climate change and the circular economy.

Collaboration, with industry and the research community, is at the centre of all research programmes Verum Group leads. If you want to learn more about how you can be involved in our research, please contact Murray below.

Our researchers are immersed in many and varied research projects with industry, other research organisations and in their own time. Through this, they have developed the core research skills to tackle research projects in a broad range of fields.

Research also builds specialised expertise. Our researchers are experts in the fields of:

• Geochemistry of mine sites and disturbed land (check out Hannah and Dave's profiles)
• Thermal conversion of biomass (check out Murray and Simon's profiles)
• Materials synthesis (check out to Murray's profile)
• Minerals processing (check out to Ben's profile)
• Contaminated land (check out to Dave's profile)

In addition to leading research work for other organisations and businesses, Verum Group is also running in-house research projects. Committed to doing our bit to protect the environment, we tackle the water quality issue. Our project involves running a trial on a new treatment technology to remove nitrates from agricultural drain water. This research aims to provide a solution for the agricultural sector to ensure our waterways remain clean. Besides, we have recently extended our expertise to conservation research work through the individual recognition and monitoring of Great Spotted Kiwi.

These are only a few examples of what Verum Group is about, if you’re interested please get in touch with Murray below.