NZ Resets Science Funding Priorities After 30 Years
For the first time in more than 30 years the Government has set a new set of radical priorities for the science it funds - including agriculture.
OPINION: If you're one of the few still reading the NZ Herald, you'd have seen Chicken Little academics screaming that the sky is falling because Judith Collins has focused Marsden science grants on actual science.
When they say she is "driving the car that represents our research, science, innovation and technology system, and just simply crashed it and destroyed a large chunk of it", what they mean is their pet work projects will no longer get funding.
Your old mate reckons much of the wasteful spend has for too long been focused on race-based virtue signalling and social engineering.
As if to prove the Hound's point, the Green Party said the ditched projects were "a critical part of the ongoing critique and improvement of our society".
As usual, if the Greens think it's a bad idea, Crusher Collins is probably on the money!
Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske NZ operations, effective immediately In this role he will oversee all NZ branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, while continuing to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.
According to the latest Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report, released today, farm worker pay growth has levelled off after a post-Covid period of rapid growth.
The Climate Change Commission has recommended maintaining the current New Zealand Emissions Trading System (NZ ETS) settings but warns of a potential unit shortfall as early as 2028.
The Conservative Party warns that the upcoming free trade agreement between New Zealand and India may prioritise increased labour mobility while offering limited reassurance for New Zealand workers.
Southland District Council says it is actively managing the impacts of the current fuel supply challenges to ensure essential services across the district continue to operate safely and reliably.
A large crowd turned out for the last of the field days of the three finalists in this years Ahuwhenua Trophy to determine the top Maori horticulture entity in Aotearoa New Zealand

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