New Zealand’s first orbital launch site has been opened on the Mahia Peninsula on the North Island’s east coast. Los […]
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National Science Challenges hit the headlines
The Government’s announcement of the National Science Challenges, including an extra $73.5 million funding boost to the initiative, has been […]
Continue readingNational Science Challenges unveiled – Experts respond
UPDATED 11.00 AM, MAY 3: The Government this week announced the ten areas that have been selected for special focus […]
Continue readingScience communication critical – Steven Joyce
“Be clear and direct” was the core advice from Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation, to the delegates […]
Continue readingGovt to consult public on National Science Challenges
The Government has announced it will kick off a publicity campaign to seek ideas on how to tackle the country’s […]
Continue readingMega ministry merger – science leaders respond
A new ministry, announced today, will absorb the functions of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Department of Labour, the […]
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The Hon Steven Joyce, the first politician to hold the economic development, science and innovation and tertiary education portfolios simultaneously, […]
Continue readingPodcast: Audio of press conference on rural broadband
Communications minister Steven Joyce yesterday annouced a $285 million deal has been finalised to contract Telecom and Vodafone to extend […]
Continue readingGovernment’s broadband network plan takes shape
If the Government’s multibillion dollar plan to deliver high-speed internet access 75 per cent of the population has been a […]
Continue readingMapp for Science, Joyce for ICT, what next?
There were more than a few surprises in John Key’s cabinet line-up announced yesterday. Dr Wayne Mapp’s appointment to the […]
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