http://www.sciencenewzealand.org an RSS feed of all policy related stories on ScienceNZ. en-GB Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:14:36 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/the_value_of_primary_sector_science More than two thirds of New Zealand's foreign earnings come from primary sector industries. While an apple or a lamb chop doesn’t look high tech compared with a cell phone, there is just as much science in their production - and the Government says investment in innovation and science is the key to future value. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:38:11 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/industrial_research_looks_forward New CEO, Shaun Coffey, comments on the importance of working with industry... Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:09:45 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/frst_finalises_new_investment_processes Six research organisations will be eligible this year and possibly 10 next, as the nation's main RS&T funding agency introduces negotiated funding. Up to 18 per cent will leaven what is the OECD's most highly contestable RS&T funding environment, and bring some stability to long term research.     Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:56:41 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/new_board_for_foundation_for_research_science_and_technology Paul Tocker, CEO of Crop & Food Research, is one of three new members of the 9 member FRST Board. Sits alongside three professors, one senior lecturer, and four private sector leaders - including new deputy chair, and chair of HortResearch, Jim McLean. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:44:43 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/changes_bring_funding_certainty_for_scientists New Zealand tops the OECD RS&T table in one thing at least - the highest level of contestability for science funding. Now, in the interests of more stability, science organisations with a proven track-record will have the opportunity to negotiate, rather than compete, for contracts worth up to 18 per cent of FRST investment. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:37:17 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/visionary_2020_science_strategy_to_help_new_zealand_prosper Agriculture is still the backbone of New Zealand’s wealth – and will remain so says Crown Research Institute AgResearch. But New Zealand is no longer the world's lowest cost dairy producing country. Resources are limited and everyone else has been catching up fast. What are the opportunities – and risks? And can we extend our knowledge and technologies into non-pastoral areas? Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:29:04 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/policy/year_2030_nz_forecasts_for_climate_change_pandemics What’s coming up? Over the next 20-50 years, how will New Zealand respond to pressures such as climate change, pandemics, oil shocks and changing trade barriers? Landcare Research has released potential scenarios – and possible steps we’ll need to take.