Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today announced $401.3 million funding for research and development through Budget […]
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Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction
The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]
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R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News
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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BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction
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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UPDATED: R&D tax incentive discussion document – Expert reaction
Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash have released a discussion document on a […]
Continue readingTen year target to boost research & development – Expert reaction
The Labour-New Zealand First coalition will undertake to increase spending on research & development to 2% of GDP over ten […]
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Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingCan Bill English pick up the pace on scientific investment? – Jeff Tallon
Science was ignited as the fuel of economic growth, but the fame has gone out, writes Professor Jeff Tallon, physicist […]
Continue readingBusiness R&D spend rises – Expert reaction
New Zealand businesses increased their research and development spending by more than 15 per cent in the last year, according […]
Continue readingHighs and lows for NZ in environment report
New Zealand’s environmental performance is a mixed bag according the latest report from the OECD, with greenhouse gas emissions and […]
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