Investment in science and innovation will transform our economy
David Shearer | 16 Apr 2012 Investing in science and research is the way to create innovative industries that lead to higher productivity and higher earnings for New Zealanders and the country as a...
View ArticleSpeech: David Shearer - NetHui 2012
David Shearer | 12 Jul 2012 Speech to NetHui 2012I’d like to start with a short personal story.read more
View ArticleJob losses kick in the teeth for science
Megan Woods | 6 Jul 2012The loss of three NIWA staff from New Zealand’s world-renowned Lauder research centre is another kick in the teeth for our science community, Labour’s associate spokesperson...
View Article18-month ministry spent thousands on branding
David Shearer | 10 Aug 2012Over half a million dollars was spent on the shortest-lived ministry of recent times for a flash fit-out and branding that included 180 punnets of promotional putty.read more
View ArticleGovt can’t give money away for tech grants
Megan Woods | 17 Sep 2012The Government literally can’t give money away with its much-hyped technology voucher system as Labour figures show just half of the money has been taken up, says Labour’s...
View ArticleBlueprint to encourage innovation
Megan Woods | 18 Jun 2013A smart, active government would get in behind innovative manufacturers and exporters, Labour’s Associate Science and Innovation spokesperson Megan Woods says.“Those in the...
View ArticleLucrative high-tech contracts vetoed
Megan WoodsTrevor Mallard | 7 Aug 2013The future of a world-renowned high-tech company hangs in the balance after Steven Joyce’s Callaghan Innovation stopped it securing multi-million contracts,...
View ArticleDecision more than bad optics
Megan Woods | 9 Aug 2013News that Callaghan Innovation is to narrow its focus to assist successful businesses with near-market-ready products, raises questions about the research and development...
View ArticleSelling-off ideas to Oz, our loss
Megan Woods | 28 Aug 2013Reports that Callaghan Innovation is considering licencing the manufacturing rights of Kiwistar Optics to a company owned by the Australian Government is a huge blow for New...
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