Govt's applauded for science and innovation focus

Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 4:04 pm
Press Release: The Royal Society of New Zealand

Government’s focus on science and innovation applauded by Royal Society of New Zealand

The Royal Society of New Zealand’s President, Dr Garth Carnaby, says the comments in Prime Minister John Key’s opening statement to Parliament show an “elevation in the significance of science”.

“The Prime Minister’s speech has signalled an unprecedented role for research, science and technology to transform New Zealand business,” said Dr Carnaby.

“We welcome the promise of new resources to enable young scientists to structure their life-long contribution to their science speciality.”

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