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Sci-Tech Prioritisation Report Is A Joke That Could Cost NZ Dearly
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The argument for this is that we have a 'bias' towards agricultural and environmental research, ignoring the fact that we are a country whose economy depends very heavily on the environment. More >>
Can We Remain A Small Advanced Nation With Ongoing Losses Of Our Science Workforce?
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“With science roles continuing to go out the door with no strategies in place, there’s no prospect of achieving the growth the government claims it is seeking." More >>
Science Reforms Failing Before They’ve Started, Yet Again
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 9:21 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Accountability for public funding is among the most important of five fundamentals that have underpinned the success of national research systems across the eras since the Second World War. More >>
New Zealand Association Of Scientists Awards Celebrate The Achievements Of Scientists In A Difficult Year For Science
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Dr Lucy Stewart, co-President of the Association, says that the Association is very pleased to introduce a new medal this year honouring the work of technicians and scientific workers, as well as the four medals historically awarded to individuals. More >>
Great Potential And Danger In New Science Funding Strategy
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The new Research Funding New Zealand agency is yet to be built, but the Government is already planning the disestablishment of the two most competent funding bodies, Marsden and Health Research Council. More >>
How ‘Public’ Will Our Public Research Organisations Be?
Monday, 30 June 2025, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The NZAS has consistently noted that the reform agenda implemented to date based on the SSAG report has pulled very selectively from the report rather than addressing its recommendations holistically. More >>
Budget 2025 Robs Researchers To Pay For Regulation
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
This year’s budget allows us to update our analysis showing how far short of the 0.6% of GDP target we fall. We advocate for alternative budgets that initially restore core public research investment to inflation-adjusted 2019 levels and then proceed ... More >>
NZAS Supports Saving Biotechnology Capacity In Callaghan; Asks What Now For Applied Technology Group
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The Biotechnology group with Callaghan Innovation will transfer to the new Bioeconomy Public Research Organisation (PRO), which will be created from a merger of Scion, Plant and Food Research, Manaaki Whenua, and AgResearch as of 1 October 2025. More >>
Marsden Fund Changes Threaten Foundations Of Our Research Sector
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 10:25 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
We are deeply concerned the Minister has acted hastily to break the part of the research system that was considered to be the best-functioning, says Co-President Troy Baisden. More >>
New Zealand Association Of Scientists Awards Celebrate The Achievements Of Scientists And Our Science System
Monday, 25 November 2024, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
It has been an extraordinarily difficult year for science and scientists in Aotearoa New Zealand, and it is important to remember that we have outstanding, world-leading work being done here which underpins our society, economy, and communities of learning. More >>
Royal Society Te Apārangi Governance Submissions Close - NZAS Submission
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The proposed governance restructuring undermines the intent of the legislation establishing RSTA with electoral colleges for constituencies deserving representation at the level of governance. More >>
Royal Society Should Withdraw Governance Restructuring
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 9:22 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The Royal Society Te Apārangi is a public organisation with complex duties set out in its enabling legislation – “the advancement and promotion in New Zealand of science, technology, and the humanities”. More >>
GNS Science Cuts Risk New Zealand’s International Reputation
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“Now is not the time to undermine the experts in New Zealand and the international partnerships that help us understand the hazards we face." More >>
Budget 2024 Is Worse Than A Nothing Burger For Science
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
NZAS Co-Presidents Lucy Stewart and Troy Baisden have initial comments on the Budget released by the coalition government today, expressing their concerns about the ongoing collapse in funding for the research and university sector. More >>
A Call To Save Our Science (SOS) At Friday’s #SS4C
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 5:23 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“Many scientists will be marching in support of rangitahi and youth, yet also have a message. It’s an SOS - Save Our Science. Save the science facing cuts that is needed to address the climate change challenge.” More >>
New Zealand Association Of Scientists Awards Celebrate The Achievements Of Scientists And Our Science System
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is pleased to announce its annual medal winners for 2023. The NZAS medals have a long history and are among the most prestigious awarded across all fields of research in New Zealand. The Marsden Medal ... More >>
NZAS Compiles Briefing For The Incoming Minister Of RSI
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is releasing a Briefing for the Incomimg Minister of Research, Science and Innovation (RSI). NZAS Co-President Troy Baisden says “Crucial decisions will be needed quickly to rebuild our RSI system ... More >>
NZAS Alarmed By Proposed Cuts At The University Of Otago
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 11:29 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists Co-President Dr Lucy Stewart says, “Proposed cuts to staff at the University of Otago [1] , coming on top of recent reductions at our other universities, continue to sound alarm bells around the state of the ... More >>
Exciting Alignment Of NZ Research With EU Horizons Pillar II Missions
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists co-President Prof Troy Baisden comments on the agreement just finalised between New Zealand and the European Union (EU) Horizons funding framework Pillar II, but no agreement for New Zealand access to Pillar I ... More >>
Mātauranga And Science
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Aotearoa New Zealand is rapidly advancing as a leader in Indigenous knowledge by recognising the potential for mātauranga and Western science to work together. The validity of mātauranga has been established by numerous recent publications, many ... More >>
