Australia & NZ News

ViewScientists express funding and career concerns ahead of election

New Zealand researchers and politicians outline standpoints in pre-election panel session

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 31 August to 6 September

This week: policy engagement, sustainable seas and criticism of planned cuts to university allocations

View‘Communication portal’ rewarded for helping reduce animal use

Massey University veterinary science team wins national award for sample-sharing database

ViewNew Zealand advisory council calls for 75 new startups a year

Government-backed body should be created to help organisations commercialise research, say business and tech leaders

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 24-30 August

This week: a fund for marginalised students and criticism of the national research priorities panel

ViewNZ$5m announced for research into extreme weather events

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research aims to improve New Zealand’s preparation and response

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 17-23 August

This week: farm emissions, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and bilateral relations with China

ViewBusiness drives R&D spending jump in New Zealand

Spending up 67 per cent since 2016, stats body says

ViewNZ government appoints panel to guide national research priorities

Panel led by Healthier Lives chair Jerry Mateparae will recommend priorities by end of 2023

ViewNew Zealand government promises Horizon top-up funding

Seminar hears of Horizon Europe developments and next steps in Future Pathways reforms

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 10-16 August

This week: international education agents, Antarctic science concerns and a reforestation call

ViewIndigenous biodiversity policy welcomed

Scientists laud new Māori voice in New Zealand conservation targets

ViewDefence force aims for better science and tech capability

National defence strategy for New Zealand focuses on sensitive technologies and scientific cooperation

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 3-9 August

This week: Māori and Pacific health grants, Auckland data policy and a GM consultation

ViewNew Zealand’s Endeavour Fund unchanged for 2024

Government plan shows steady funding levels with no adjustment for inflation

ViewNew Zealand must act now on AI, chief scientist’s office warns

Editorial says existing laws are insufficient to deal with changing needs

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 27 July to 2 August

This week: a biosecurity push, health service grants and weather forecasting

ViewOceans need holistic approach, say New Zealand researchers

Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge calls for creation of ocean ministry

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 20-26 July

This week: attracting international students, agriculture awards and a national aerospace strategy

View‘Time to fix university funding,’ says UNZ head

Government review of funding vital amid “immense challenges”, says Universities NZ’s Cheryl de la Rey

ViewProposed changes to GMO rules could boost NZ research

New Zealand’s government proposes loosening rules on genetic technologies in “laboratory settings”

ViewScience challenge directors want national food strategy

New Zealand’s National Science Challenges should live on in food plan, directors say

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 13-19 July

This week: Massey cuts, student numbers and Performance-Based Research Fund panels

ViewSurvey: The Future of the Research Office

Do you work in a research office? Research Professional News wants to hear from you

ViewRutherford fellowships set to end

New Zealand’s prestigious postdoctoral scheme axed, but replacement unclear

ViewNew Zealand’s research priorities to be finalised by early 2024

Panel will be created soon to make recommendations, but concerns are raised about consultation process

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 29 June to 12 July

This week: a guilty plea, Antarctic research and links between climate change and health

ViewNew Zealand signs off Horizon Europe association deal

Agreement paves way for collaboration on global challenges, despite parliamentary concerns

ViewMajority of Marsden Fund hopefuls fall before full application

First round of selections knocked out majority of applications to NZ$80 million fund

ViewNew Zealand government throws struggling universities a lifeline

Education minister Jan Tinetti announces extra NZ$128 million and promises thorough funding review