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IRANZ Welcomes Strategic Focus On Science, Innovation, And Technology System Reform
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 3:20 pm | IRANZ
IRANZ will continue to work collaboratively with the Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council, RFNZ, & other stakeholders to ensure that the prioritisation process is inclusive, evidence-based, and aligned with NZ’s long-term interests. More >>
Independent Research Body Warns Building Science Capability At Risk
Friday, 13 March 2026, 2:43 pm | IRANZ
The Government is reviewing the building and construction system, including a proposal to repeal the dedicated Building Research Levy and move building-related research into a fully contestable funding model. More >>
Budget Reaction – Time To Back Science With Long-Term Investment
Friday, 23 May 2025, 12:09 pm | IRANZ
Budget 2025 underdelivers for science - at best holding funding steady in nominal terms, and at worse an actual reduction to health research funding, while inflation continues to erode our national science capability. More >>
Post Budget Press Release From IRANZ Independent Research Association Of New Zealand
Monday, 22 May 2023, 5:21 pm | IRANZ
Budget Statement The Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall highlights the importance of investing in science to boost Aotearoa New Zealand’s economic advantage. IRANZ strongly endorses this. Budget 2023 positions the New Zealand economy for a low-emissions, high-wage ... More >>
IROs Garner Endeavour Funding for Leading Research
Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 8:49 am | IRANZ
A number of Independent Research Organisations (IRO), offering research from the impact of household products on New Zealand’s aquatic ecosystems to developing nitrogen-fixing trees and grasses for our forestry and pastoral industries, have ... More >>
