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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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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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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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How is the science sector tracking? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 November 201611 April 2018

UPDATED: A snapshot of New Zealand’s science and innovation system has laid out where we are doing well and where […]

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Ten science successes profiled in the Herald on Sunday

In the News  |  Published: 11 April 201618 April 2016

In a two-page spread in the Herald on Sunday, science journalist Jamie Morton lays out ten New Zealand science and […]

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MBIE funding for New Zealand science

In the News  |  Published: 16 September 201416 September 2014

The government has announced the recipients of the 2014 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment funding round, injecting $139 million […]

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Marsden Fund awards $59 million for research

In the News  |  Published: 30 October 201328 March 2016

‘Can plants get sunburnt?’, ‘how and when does cooperation develop in infants?’ and ‘how has religion shaped Kiwi attitudes?’ These […]

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Science & the economy – Julia Lane on Radio NZ

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 October 201210 October 2012

The question ‘Is science good for the economy?’ will be the focus of an NZ IceFest panel discussion this week. […]

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Sir Paul Callaghan’s legacy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 26 March 201226 March 2012

A Stuff.co.nz opinion article by technology writer Pat Pilcher highlights the challenge that “scientific rock star” Sir Paul Callaghan has […]

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Steven Joyce on Radio NZ

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 February 201201 March 2012

The Hon Steven Joyce, the first politician to hold the economic development, science and innovation and tertiary education portfolios simultaneously, […]

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