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John Key

The science of a predator-free NZ – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 July 201603 May 2017

The Government’s announcement to aim for a ‘predator-free New Zealand’ by 2050 has been widely covered by media – both […]

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Govt’s predator-free pledge – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 25 July 201603 May 2017

The Government announced today an ambitious target to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. Prime Minister John Key made […]

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Mega ministry merger – science leaders respond

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 15 March 201215 March 2012

A new ministry, announced today, will absorb the functions of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Department of Labour, the […]

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Media Coverage: Key to boost RS&T funding

In the News  |  Published: 11 May 201013 May 2010

Earlier today, Prime Minister John Key announced that the government will be spending some $321 million on Research, Science and […]

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PODCAST: Global Research Alliance opening session

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 07 April 201007 April 2010

Today marked the beginning of the inaugural meeting of the Global Research Alliance (GRA) in Wellington.  The GRA was launched […]

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NZ Herald: Putting forward New Zealand’s case

In the News  |  Published: 07 December 200901 December 2010

Eloise Gibson from the NZ Herald gives us the stats on the officials heading to Copenhagen to represent New Zealand […]

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Election 08: How were the science and tech issues treated?

Blog  |  Published: 07 November 2008

Well it’s all over bar the voting in what has already been a momentous week.The election campaign has been interesting […]

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10 science questions for John Key

In the News  |  Published: 17 October 200823 July 2020

1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demanded for a skilled […]

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