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  • Thu, May 8, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Science and Technology

Watchdog warns of 'grave danger' if science reform botched

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment thought the Government could hamstring NZ's research capability by ignoring the advice it commissioned.
  • Thu, April 10, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Stocks and Investing

Stocks and funds give toys a run for their money as gifts for kids

Hallwright, co-founder and chief executive of The Curve, a platform for women to learn about investing, says she was motivated by the anxiety in her own relationship with money while growing up. She didn't know about investing and spent everything that she had;
  • Wed, March 26, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Science and Technology

NZ research ties grow with Europe and China but US takes a back seat

Kiwi scientists rely on a specific Chinese submersible to explore our deepest oceans, and hope for more partnerships with China

by: Newsroom
in: Business and Finance

New Watercare boss to borrow $10b for ageing pipes and plants

The country's biggest utility is to go it alone, separate from Auckland Council - a decision that will require generations of water users to service an eyewatering debt. Incoming CEO Jamie Sinclair talks to Jonathan Milne.
  • Thu, March 6, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Sports and Competition

NZ's key role in global breakthrough for women's sport

In a huge leap for female athletes, NZ is a driving force in a new global alliance to boost women's health and performance
  • Wed, February 12, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Business and Finance

'Woke banks' row: Bank reveals $132m exposure to risky petrol stations

BNZ says it isn't completely banning lending to petrol stations, but maintains its rationale to limit exposure is commercial, not idealogical.
  • Thu, January 30, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Business and Finance

Finance boss steps out of the fire - into the Health NZ pan

Analysis: Bevan McKenzie resigned under duress from Fletcher Building; now he takes the job of another chief finance officer who was forced out.
  • Fri, January 24, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Science and Technology

'I'm sick of it' - Luxon wants action on competition, RMA

If you could talk economic growth into existence, Christopher Luxon's NZ would top the OECD. Tim Murphy reports on the State of the Nation speech
  • Wed, January 15, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Business and Finance

Taxing charities' business income would have 'devastating' impact on communities

According to IRD, in order to successfully register with Charities Services a company's purpose must be fully charitable, defined as relieving poverty, advancing education or religion, or anything else that benefits the community. None of the charity's income can be used or made available to any of its members, trustees or associates.
  • Fri, January 10, 2025

by: Newsroom
in: Politics and Government

Labour's message for 2026: Are you better off?

A year in Opposition with no leaks has left Chris Hipkins feeling optimistic about caucus unity and his changes in the next election.
  • Wed, December 25, 2024

by: Newsroom
in: Politics and Government

Seymour takes aim at politics, the media, and economic recovery

Soon-to-be deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the Act party is to thank for the coalition Government's ambitious reform agenda
  • Thu, December 12, 2024

by: Newsroom
in: Politics and Government

From elusive principles to the year's biggest 'loser' - 2024 had it all

Newsroom's annual political awards covers the good, the bad, and the ugly from a phenomenal year in the Beehive and beyond.
  • Sun, December 8, 2024

by: Newsroom
in: Politics and Government

Climate politics matures with Greens emissions plan

Analysis: The Green Party's alternative emissions reduction plan can serve as the platform for a substantive debate on climate, Marc Daalder writes.
  • Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Newsroom
in: Science and Technology

Climate Commission recommends carbon negative 2050 target

A stronger methane target and a carbon negative goal would be 'affordable and achievable', the independent commission's latest reports find. Marc Daalder reports.
  • Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Newsroom
in: Politics and Government

Raw Politics: Throwing in the towel on climate and the foreshore

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: what voters want on climate change policy, will ministers ditch the foreshore repeal, plus Ayesha Verrall's faux pas

by: Newsroom
in: Science and Technology

It might be time for a 'third way' in our tertiary education sector

Opinion: As the Government forges ahead with a review of NZ's tertiary education system, Chris Eichbaum argues a mix of competition and coordination is the best way forward.

Watchdog warns of 'grave danger' if science reform botched

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment thought the Government could hamstring NZ's research capability by ignoring the advice it commissioned.
The article from Newsroom on May 9, 2025, discusses the concerns raised by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, regarding the proposed reforms to New Zealand's science sector. Upton warns that a mishandled reform could pose a "grave danger" to the country's environmental monitoring and research capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust, independent scientific institutions to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of environmental policy-making. The article highlights the potential risks of centralizing scientific research under government control, which could lead to biased research outcomes and diminished public trust in science. Upton calls for a careful and transparent approach to any restructuring to safeguard the nation's environmental future.

Read the Full Newsroom Article at:
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/09/environment-watchdog-warns-of-grave-danger-if-science-sector-reform-botched/

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