ScienceNZ: Opinion

Creating primary sector's edge

Sun, 23 May 2010 23:59:57 GMT

IRL CEO Shaun Coffey looks at how agricultural science can help give New Zealand competitive advantage in world markets.

Vote RS&T Budget potentially game-changing

Fri, 14 May 2010 22:37:39 GMT

Investments will re-shape society and economy by recognising knowledge breeds prosperity.

Into a brave new world

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:07:01 GMT

Transcript of a public lecture at NIWA, Auckland "The New Zealand Science System – into a brave new world" delivered on 21 April 2010 by Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman

CRI change a big positive

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:31:55 GMT

Longer term funding for CRIs will enable such institutes to unleash their potential, says Science New Zealand.

PSA pleased at decision to boost guaranteed funding for CRIs

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:09:48 GMT

The Public Service Association is pleased the government has decided to increase guaranteed funding for Crown Research Institutes to enable them to focus on research in the national interest rather than making a profit for the Crown.

CRIs' scramble for funding to stop: PM

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:04:55 GMT

PM says scientists have been forced to spend too much time applying for funding and filling out forms, rather than getting on with the business of producing high-quality practical research. Biggest changes in 20 years announced.

CRIs to get longer term funding

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:03:03 GMT

The new long-term strategic funding is a huge change which will enable CRIs to better align with sectors and produce better science says RS&T Minister.

Changes to make CRIs Engines of Growth

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:01:27 GMT

The eight CRIs are a cornerstone of the science that underpins New Zealand’s economic and environmental wellbeing, says Government

Taskforce empowers CRIs

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:51:53 GMT

“This will enable CRIs to crack on with the job of doing great science and delivering economic and other benefits to New Zealand,” says the chairman of Science New Zealand, John Morgan.

Amalgamating agencies eminently sensible"

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:46:39 GMT

The chairman of Science New Zealand, John Morgan, says a single agency for science research policy and funding is eminently sensible. FRST is to be amalgamated into MORST.

Selecting suitable science

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:39:38 GMT

A small but smart country can do great things in unexpected areas – and broaden our economic base. HTS is one example.

2010 is Year of Science says Minister

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:37:02 GMT

More support coming to ramp up science connected to New Zealand needs.

The Press backs Taskforce report

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:03:42 GMT

The Press says the CRI Taskforce provides a blueprint for research to benefit New Zealand.

Trans Tasman special report on CRI Taskforce

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:14:38 GMT

Respected newsletter calls it a ‘radical revamp of scientific research capability”.

CRI Taskforce chairman speaks

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:13:17 GMT

Neville Jordan says the Report enables the enormous potential of CRIs for New Zealand’s future to be unlocked.

Funding certainty will benefit NZ

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:09:46 GMT

Taskforce Report says funding processes must be improved, to benefit science outputs for NZ.

CRIs benefit NZ Inc bottom-line

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:07:39 GMT

From wasps to fish to kiwifruit: New Zealand Herald reports on how CRI science impacts NZ

AgResearch welcome Taskforce Report

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:04:35 GMT

Visionary and courageous, and will lead to better outcomes for NZ.

IRL Board Chair praises CRI Taskforce findings

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:39:02 GMT

IRL Board Chair Keith McConnell welcomed the findings of the CRI Taskforce which were released publicly today.

Private sector 'must invest' in R&D

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:42:34 GMT

Private companies must join the Government in increasing investment in research and technology if knowledge-based industries are to transform New Zealand's economy over the next decade, says the Prime Minister's chief science adviser.