Policy
New Thinking
Government takes science to heart
A "huge change" to put science at the heart of government is given the green light. Big changes will be in place by July 2011.
Let’s get cracking, say CRIs
Adopting the Taskforce recommendations will unleash huge potential of CRIs
CRIs in 'significant shift'
The Government has announced "a huge change" to the funding of its research institutes.
GNS Science supports CRI Taskforce Report
The Chief Executive of GNS Science, Alex Malahoff, has welcomed the Government’s Crown Research Institute Taskforce Report saying its recommendations will serve GNS Science very well.
Scion welcomes Taskforce findings
Scion's chairman, Dr Russ Ballard, and Dr Tom Richardson, the Crown Research Institute's chief executive , comment on the report of the CRI Taskforce, released today.
RSNZ elects Shaun Coffey as a Companion
The Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand has elected Shaun Coffey, the chief executive of Industrial Research Limited, as a Companion.
The value of primary sector science
More than two thirds of New Zealand's foreign earnings come from primary sector industries. While an apple or a lamb chop doesn’t look high tech compared with a cell phone, there is just as much science in their production - and the Government says investment in innovation and science is the key to future value.
Industrial Research looks forward
New CEO, Shaun Coffey, comments on the importance of working with industry...
Changes bring funding certainty for scientists
New Zealand tops the OECD RS&T table in one thing at least - the highest level of contestability for science funding. Now, in the interests of more stability, science organisations with a proven track-record will have the opportunity to negotiate, rather than compete, for contracts worth up to 18 per cent of FRST investment.
New Board for Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
Paul Tocker, CEO of Crop & Food Research, is one of three new members of the 9 member FRST Board. Sits alongside three professors, one senior lecturer, and four private sector leaders - including new deputy chair, and chair of HortResearch, Jim McLean.
