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Science New Zealand on Advanced Technologies Institute
Friday, 13 July 2012, 1:29 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand comments on establishment of an Advanced Technologies Institute Anthony Scott, chief executive of Science New Zealand, says that the Government has set a portfolio of roles for the Advanced Technologies Institute within an overarching ... More >>
Science now seen as vital to growing our national wealth
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 3:51 pm | Science New Zealand
“Practical steps that will help this country dramatically improve its national wealth.” That is the response from the Science New Zealand chief executive Anthony Scott to the 2012 Budget. More >>
Sir Paul Callaghan: a great New Zealander
Saturday, 24 March 2012, 3:02 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand chairman, and CEO of AgResearch, Dr Tom Richardson on the loss of Sir Paul Callaghan: More >>
New Ministry puts science and innovation at heart of future
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:18 pm | Science New Zealand
New Zealand has been built on the back of great science and science-based innovation. For the first time, science and innovation is at the heart of a major government department that links business, innovation and employment, with the objective of ... More >>
Science NZ welcomes Sir David Skegg as RSNZ President
Monday, 12 March 2012, 5:35 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand warmly welcomes the election of Professor Sir David Skegg as President of the Royal Society of New Zealand. He succeeds Dr Garth Carnaby from 1 July 2012. More >>
Science New Zealand Chairman elected
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 2:34 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand has elected Dr Tom Richardson, Chief Executive of AgResearch, as Chairman for the next two years. He succeeds John Morgan, CEO of NIWA, who becomes deputy chairman. Peter Landon-Lane, CEO of Plant & Food Research becomes deputy ... More >>
Government Budget Shows Faith in New-Look CRIs
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5:53 pm | Science New Zealand
“The Government is showing its faith in the new-look Crown Research Institutes by providing, for the first time, a guaranteed sum for each CRI. Collectively the 8 CRIs will get $215 million (excluding GST) as ‘Core Funding’." More >>
Science & Innovation essential partners says Science NZ
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 12:23 pm | Science New Zealand
The chairman of Science New Zealand, John Morgan, said today’s launch of the Ministry of Science & Innovation puts new energy and determination into the most critical partnership for New Zealand’s future. Mr Morgan said: “Science and innovation ... More >>
CRIs core purpose: to benefit New Zealand
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:30 pm | Science New Zealand
The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, today released the Statements of Core Purpose for each of the 8 Crown Research Institutes. More >>
Science New Zealand congratulates inaugural CEO
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 4:30 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand congratulates Murray Bain on his appointment as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Ministry of Science & Innovation (MSI). MSI amalgamates the current Ministry and the Foundation of Research, Science & Technology (MoRST and ... More >>
Knowledge breeds prosperity
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 4:08 pm | Science New Zealand
“Today’s announcements by Prime Minister John Key have three vital elements which will re-shape our society and economy,” says Science New Zealand chief executive Anthony Scott. More >>
Taskforce findings will let CRIs crack on with job
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 9:23 am | Science New Zealand
“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. More >>
Amalgamation of agencies “eminently sensible"
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 5:05 pm | Science New Zealand
The chairman of Science New Zealand, John Morgan, said the decision to go for a single agency on science research policy and funding was eminently sensible. He was commenting on the announcement by the Minister of State Services Commission, the Hon Tony Ryall, ... More >>
Amalgamation of agencies “eminently sensible"
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 5:05 pm | Science New Zealand
The chairman of Science New Zealand, John Morgan, said the decision to go for a single agency on science research policy and funding was eminently sensible. He was commenting on the announcement by the Minister of State Services Commission, the Hon Tony Ryall, ... More >>
Science New Zealand congratulates prizewinners
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:21 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand congratulates the winners of the first-ever Prime Minister’s Science Prizes – the Science Prize, Emerging Scientist’s Prize, Science Teacher’s Prize, the Science Media Communications Prize, and the MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist ... More >>
Taskforce report sound and constructive
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 10:25 am | Science New Zealand
The chairman of Science New Zealand and CEO of NIWA, Mr John Morgan, says the CRI Taskforce has done a great job in identifying the issues and solutions, and has provided the Government with a sound and constructive path forward. More >>
Science New Zealand welcomes PM's commitment
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 4:15 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand welcomes the remarks on science and innovation in the Prime Minister’s Opening Address to Parliament today. More >>
Science New Zealand sorry to see West resignation
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 4:59 pm | Science New Zealand
Chairman of Science New Zealand and CEO of NIWA, John Morgan, said he was sorry to hear today of the resignation of Dr Andrew West as CEO of AgResearch. More >>
Taskforce on Strengthening CRIs welcomed
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 4:15 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand chairman, John Morgan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Research, Science & Technology of a Crown Research Institute Taskforce to examine the purpose, governance and funding of CRIs. “The Taskforce is part of a wider ... More >>
Science New Zealand welcomes PM’s Science Prizes
Friday, 23 October 2009, 2:46 pm | Science New Zealand
Science New Zealand warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. The five prizes, worth $1 million, were announced at Plant & Food Research in Mt Albert, Auckland today (Friday) by Prime Minister John Key. More >>
