Australia & NZ News

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 16-22 June

This week: biodiversity criticism, innovation grants and a green Antarctic base

ViewReport calls for overhaul of ocean conservation and research

Current system has “presided over alarming environmental decline” in New Zealand

ViewNew Zealand appoints new minister for science and research

Ayesha Verrall takes over from Megan Woods in cabinet reshuffle

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 9-15 June

This week: falling student numbers, autism research, long Covid and university staff pay

ViewNew Zealand’s health system reform ready to kick in

Overhaul of nation’s health services to go ahead, but last-minute bid for research focus fails

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 2-8 June

This week: manufacturing plan, international students and more

View‘Genetic modification no barrier to New Zealand exports’

Head of government-owned plant-tech firm says genetically modified agriculture does not pose a trade risk

ViewFall in number of animals used for research in New Zealand

Report outlines drop in overall figures, but almost 150,000 killed without being used

ViewGovernment targets international education reboot

Draft strategy looks for higher-quality international market focused on New Zealand’s needs

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 26 May to 1 June

This week: Māori education, Prime Minister’s Science Prizes and more

ViewHundreds of submissions support NZ research sector reform

Education deans call for arts focus as others highlight problems with current system

ViewEmissions reduction plan boosts NZ research dollars

New Zealand climate plan foregrounds the role of science and promises new agricultural centre

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 19-25 May

This week: a Māori agriculture group, post-Covid university plans and health research funding

ViewUniversities and scientists criticise New Zealand budget

Allocation of funds to universities “will not even allow them to keep up with inflation”

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 12-18 May

This week: science advice for local councils, emission targets and a call for improved pay

ViewProposed changes to health legislation get mixed response

New Zealanders for Health Research backs some committee recommendations but emphasises need for evidence-based services

ViewNew Zealand to reopen borders earlier than planned

Universities “excited” at return of international students from end of July

ViewNew Zealand moves closer to Horizon Europe association

NZ researchers may get access to European funding programme by next year

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 5-11 May

This week: cattle disease elimination, White Island charges, misogyny and a Japan trip

ViewAgriculture journal highlights animal science challenges

Changing expectations and technology are the big challenges for animal production researchers

ViewNew Zealand’s climate action plan to be research-driven

Draft adaptation strategy emphasises fact-based policymaking

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 28 April to 4 May

This week: Antarctic advice, posthumous health data, environmental information and genetic modification

ViewEnvironmental monitoring must improve, report says

Environment Aotearoa 2022 report calls for better use of environmental research in New Zealand

ViewBiosecurity skills gaps highlighted in New Zealand

Holes in biosecurity expertise may leave the country exposed to pest incursions, seminar hears

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 14-27 April

This week: health research spending, emissions guidelines and funding for Māori-led projects

ViewBid to reform Royal Society of New Zealand fails

Motion for change lapses at “extraordinary meeting” of society fellows, but unrest continues

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 7-13 April

This week: more postgraduate students, tributes to Moana Jackson and support for cannabis research

ViewLong wait for international students ‘unfair’, universities say

New Zealand interest group bemoans entry delays as students wait to continue their courses

ViewRoyal Society of New Zealand faces crisis of confidence

“Extraordinary meeting” called to deal with unrest

ViewGreen paper: What the sector wants

Themes emerge in submissions to consultation on changes the research system in New Zealand