M.I.A.
OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released by the Treasury.
OPINION: Judith Collins, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, has upset the more woke members of the science community by announcing a regulation change to narrow the scope of the $83.5 million/year Marsden Fund.
This means that the money will go to science with measurable outcomes, unwinding Grant Robertson's wider scope which included humanities and social sciences.
As Collins says, "Real impact on our economy will come from areas such as physics, chemistry, maths, engineering and biomedical sciences".
Examples of the type of research Dr Siouxsie Wiles and her woke mates are upset about losing include: 'Linking the celestial spheres to end-of-life experiences: The research hopes to rekindle the ancient connection to the stars and re-imagine the meaning of death'. Cost: $861,000!
And there (used to be) plenty more where that came from.
OPINION: For some of us the threat of a fuel crisis is something we have dealt with before and are still here to tell the tale.
New Zealanders are spontaneously joining in the 60th birthday celebrations of the nation’s iconic rural programme, Country Calendar.
Fonterra is rejecting New Zealand First's claim that outgoing chief executive Miles Hurrell is in line for a 'golden handshake'.
Strong wool is now being used as a pigment in screen printing for a new clothing range.
Halter has unveiled plans for a large-scale expansion of its virtual fencing and animal management system, following a major fundraising round.
“Pack your thinking caps. You need more than just farming knowledge for this one.”

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