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Concerns for Reduced Science Content at Radio NZ
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:53 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
8 May 2016 Concerns for Reduced Science Content at Radio NZ The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is troubled by news of changes to science content at New Zealand public broadcaster RNZ. NZAS Past-President Associate Professor Nicola Gaston says ... More >>
Association of Scientists Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 11:59 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, we are bringing together some of New Zealand's most original thinkers at Te Papa on April 26th to discuss the future for scientists in New Zealand. More >>
NZAS celebrate NZ scientific achievements
Friday, 20 November 2015, 10:33 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) will award its annual medals to New Zealand scientists for 2015, at a function to be held in Wellington Thursday night (19th Nov). More >>
Redefinition of the purpose of CRIs a serious concern
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:18 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is surprised by comments made by the Minister of Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce, in apparent contradiction of the Crown Research Institutes (CRI) Act, 1992. “The Act describes the first two ... More >>
Scientists point to flaws in climate change consultation
Monday, 22 June 2015, 11:50 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) has concerns about serious flaws in the Government’s recent public consultation on climate change. More >>
Awards reward scientists with an eye to the future
Thursday, 13 November 2014, 10:00 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is pleased to announce its annual medals to New Zealand scientists for 2014. The Marsden medal is awarded jointly to Professor Mick Clout, of the University of Auckland, and Professor Keith Hunter, ... More >>
National Science Challenges under fire
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 10:42 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Almost 300 scientists from government science institutions, Universities and independent research organizations have condemned the way in which the Government’s National Science Challenges (NSCs) are being rolled out, and have expressed scepticism for ... More >>
Maori Research Development: a National Challenge
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is seriously concerned by comments made by Dr Leonie Pihama on the exclusion of Māori voices from science funding processes in New Zealand. More >>
NZAS awards celebrate fundamental science
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is pleased to announce its annual medals to New Zealand scientists for 2013. More >>
New initiatives in science teaching a welcome step
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The Government has just announced two initiatives to improve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teaching in NZ schools. More >>
Kiwistar abandoned - for what?
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is disappointed that Callaghan Innovation has pulled the plug on a promising high value manufacturing venture, Kiwistar Optics. More >>
Science Is What Keeps the Whole Economy In the Black
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:23 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Science Is What Keeps the Whole Economy In the Black and Is Not a Black Hole More >>
National Science Challenges Must Break New Ground
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
“The profile of science in New Zealand has been raised by the announcement of 10 National Science Challenges by Minister of Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce, and the commitment to invest $133.5m of new money in these challenges over the next ... More >>
What is the value of science in New Zealand?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) will be hosting a one-day conference on Wednesday 3 April to address the question “What is the value of science in New Zealand?”. More details are at http://www.scientists.org.nz/2013-conference. More >>
NZAS celebrates NZ scientific achievements
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 9:32 am | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) has awarded its annual medals to New Zealand scientists for 2012, at a function held in Wellington Tuesday night. More >>
Association of Scientists stands behind Dr Mike Joy
Monday, 26 November 2012, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) is saddened by some of the recent media commentary on the actions of Dr Mike Joy, Massey University, in commenting in overseas media on the truth of the 100% Pure New Zealand brand. More >>
Budget 2012: Young Scientists Will Be Booking Their Tickets
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The NZAS welcomes funding for the Advanced Technology Institute, which will help build closer links between science and industry, and the new National Science Challenges. “The contestable funding system had largely eliminated the type of research and ... More >>
Do Emerging Scientists Have a Future in New Zealand?
Monday, 16 April 2012, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
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Super-Ministry Not Good For Health Or The Environment
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
The Government’s plans to merge the Ministries of economic development (MED) and Science and Innovation (MSI), the Department of Labour (DOL), and the Department of Building and Housing (DBH), demonstrate a lack of vision around environmental ... More >>
The 2010 Budget and CRI Culture
Monday, 24 May 2010, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Association of Scientists
Government is engaged in the biggest shake-up of science funding and science management the country has seen for over 20 years. It's clear that the 2010 Budget will be a key component of setting the scene for the coming few years. More >>
