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R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

A research and development incentive providing a 15 per cent tax credit to businesses that spend more than $50,000 on […]

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Environment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction

Environment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]

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Polytechnic mega-merger proposal – In the News

Polytechnic mega-merger proposal – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government’s six week consultation period over plans to overhaul of vocational education has some in the sector worried that […]

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Low-emissions economy report – In the News

Low-emissions economy report – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 September 201811 February 2019

The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]

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Land and Water recommendations – In the News

Land and Water recommendations – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 June 201812 February 2019

The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]

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BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction

BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 May 201821 May 2019

The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]

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We owe it to the environment to get better at reporting on it – Murray Petrie

We owe it to the environment to get better at reporting on it – Murray Petrie

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 26 April 201813 February 2019

There are a number of weaknesses in the Environmental Reporting Act, passed in 2015, writes Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr […]

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MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

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UPDATED: R&D tax incentive discussion document – Expert reaction

UPDATED: R&D tax incentive discussion document – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash have released a discussion document on a […]

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Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]

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