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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 12 June 201820 August 2018

This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]

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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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‘Tough on crime’ policies aren’t helping our prison system — In the News

‘Tough on crime’ policies aren’t helping our prison system — In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 March 201813 February 2019

Building new prisons won’t fix the problem with New Zealand’s justice system, instead, we need to focus on prevention and early […]

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Brexit: what does it mean for science? Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 June 201603 May 2017

Brexit is a reality – Britain has voted to leave the European Union. With the shock waves beginning to be […]

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Audio: Science advice in the context of opposing views

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 September 201428 March 2016

A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science advice in the context of […]

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Audio: Science advice in situations of crisis

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 August 201428 March 2016

A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science Advice in Situations […]

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A rough guide to science advice – The Guardian

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 August 201428 August 2014

Below is an excerpt from a Guardian article published ahead of the Science Advice to Governments summit which gets underway […]

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Get ready for World Science Week

Blog  |  Published: 07 August 201411 August 2014

Clear your news diary for the last week of August, with an unprecedented number of high-level meetings taking place in […]

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National Statement of Science Investment

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 May 201428 March 2016

How much money should New Zealand spend on science and who should get it? The Government has tackled this question […]

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Gluckman on science advice to government

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 March 201413 March 2014

In an article in this week’s issue of Nature, titled ‘The art of science advice to government‘, Sir Peter Gluckman, […]

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