What is a Contract Report?

In most cases, it is a document produced in response to a request from a client who has paid for research or services from Manaaki Whenua. The report is generally an output of a formal contract, but not always, it may also be a compilation of research done over many years, or funded by either SSIF or Manaaki Whenua.

Technical reports intended only for internal distribution should be treated as contract reports since many of these end up distributed to clients, other researchers, or the general public.

Client owns copyright

Generally speaking, these reports are for internal use only and may not be shared, reproduced or referenced without permission being sought from the Copyright holder, which will often be an external Institution.

Reports which have been cleared for re-use will have this clearly noted on their record. Contact the Library if you wish to enquire about copyright and the use of a Contract Report, or if you require scanning or access to the original document.

All Manaaki Whenua contract reports will be:

• Scientifically sound and defensible
• What the client has contracted/asked for
• Professionally presented
• Approved by a Portfolio Leader...
• Considered confidential unless otherwise indicated by the client