We provide expertise in just a small range of topics: earth science, geology, environmental science, and physical/social geography.

Director is Dr Mark Tippett, who is PhD qualified, and has 18 years international experience in research, publishing, and consulting.

You are protected by a terms of engagement agreement covering confidentiality, ownership of information, and the standard and schedule of services.

All communications and work documents are received and sent electronically for speed, convenience, and client privacy.

As a client, you deal directly with the person doing your work, not a manager, administrator, or secretary.

You can obtain free, no-obligation quotes and then make a decision whether or not to proceed.

Fees are reasonable – costs are negotiated with the client before work starts, and can be based on an hourly/daily rate or a firm quote.

If you live outside New Zealand (as do 99.99 % of the world's population), you pay no services tax and benefit from good currency exchange rates.

Payments are risk-free as you make them in instalments as you receive the work.

There are several easy payment options available, including secure online visa/mastercard using PayPal or Paymate.

Your confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times.

After you first contact Earth Reseach, your requirements and how they can best be met will be discussed (usually by email and/or phone). Discussion may progress to the point where Earth Research prepares a free, no-obligation quote for you that will detail the work to be done, the work schedule, and the cost. On that basis you can decide whether or not to proceed.

Once work is underway, Earth Research emails draft versions of work to you for your comment and feedback before final delivery. While work is in progress, you can make contact by email (or phone). You will always have direct contact with the actual person who is doing the work, not an administrator or assistant who knows nothing about your particular research work. You will be given updates and will receive rapid replies to your emails.

You are protected in the entire work process by a terms of engagement agreement. The agreement covers issues such as confidentiality, scope and standard of work, ownership of data, and the obligations of Earth Research to the client (and vice-versa). It is designed to ensure a clear, secure, and smooth working relationship between you and Earth Research.

You will usually receive your work as email attachments. The files can be downloaded straight on to your computer. The advantages of receiving an email attachment include speed and convenience of delivery, full privacy and confidentiality, and the ability for you to alter the work or to incorporate it into another file or document.