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NEW ZEALAND: SCIENCE POLICY and RESEARCH
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The purpose of this document/file is to allow
research oriented parties aquickscan of the 'landscape of science policy and research
organisations' in the New Zealand Starting with the responsible Ministry, the
organisational lines and links are followed until the individual research
organisations in successive appendixes. Blue underlined text signifies direct
www access by hyperlink. The inventory may not be considered to be
conclusive. (Universities were inspected for instance.) All information is or was publicly available on the
internet. |
Ministry of Research, Science
& Technology ACRI - Association of Crown
Research Institutes Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry Ministery of Civil Defence &
Emergency Management |
A quick guide to these various organisations can be found at
http://www.morst.govt.nz/guide/quickguide.html , reframed it looks like:
· FRST - Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
FRST invests funds:
· for research and development and scientific services which fall within
the definition of "public good" science and technology such as for
social, environmental and industry development purposes
· to assist businesses with R&D - for example Grants for Private
Sector R&D and Technology New Zealand scheme .
· It also provides independent policy advice to the Government.
· RSNZ - Royal Society of New Zealand
The RSNZ is non-governmental organisation. It manages the Marsden Fund
and a range of science promotion activities. It provides expert advice on
important public issues to the Government and the community. It also has a
special place in the science system because it most directly represents those
individual scientists and their professional societies who make up the science
community.
· HRC - Health Research Council
The HRC is the main funder of health research and supports about 65% of
the national effort. The Council supports a range of investigator-initiated
research which includes basic biomedical, clinical, public health and health
services research.
Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) http://www.crop.cri.nz/who/cris/Cris.htm
These were established in 1992 as Government-owned businesses with a
scientific purpose. Each institute is based around a productive sector of the
economy or a grouping of natural resources. The nine CRIs are:
· NZ Pastoral Agriculture Institute Ltd (AgResearch) http://www.agresearch.cri.nz/
AgResearch has a strong focus on life science, covering both
biotechnology and ecotechnology. As a contact research and development
organisation AgResearch's capabilities are through its 10 science platforms:
· AgSystems
· Animal health and development
· Biocontrol and biosecurity
· Food science
· Food systems and technology
· Land and environmental management
· Nutrition and behavior
· Plant breeding and genomics
· Reproductive technologies
· The Horticulture & Food Research Institute of NZ Ltd (HortResearch)
HortResearch's work is carried out alongside some of New Zealand's
largest plant-based and food processing industries. An important part is to
ensure that research findings are passed on to growers and the industries
through field days, seminars, videos, HortNET and a range of publications,
products and services. Its areas of scientific research are:
· Plant breeding
· Plant health and development
· Sustainable disease management
· Environment and risk management
· Insect science
· Technology development
· Post harvest and food science
· NZ Institute for Crop &
Food Research Ltd (Crop & Food)
Crop and Food Research provides technology to New Zealand and
international food producers so they can meet consumer demands for nutritious,
healthy, safe, functional and quality accredited food. They seek to develop
sustainable land use technologies and develop and commercialise products and
technologies for discerning lifestyle markets. Main
scientific disciplines:
· Agronomy
· Breeding
· Crop physiology
· Food microbiological safety
· Food science and technology
· Marine animal physiology
· Molecular biology
· Mycology
· Nutrition
· Plant pathology
· Plant physiology
· Process engineering
· Soil science
· NZ Forest Research Institute Ltd (Forest Research)
The core business of Forest Research is applications of forestry and
wood products. It has a range of "off-the shelf" products and
services, including publications, testing, software, auditing, certification
and verification services, videos and tools and a special-purpose nursery.
Forest Research also does customised research and provides consultancy
services, spanning the entire value chain, from nursery plants with improved
genetic properties, to technical trade barriers and marketing positioning for wool-based
products.
· Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ Ltd
Landcare Research focuses on sustainable management of land resources
for primary production and conservation. Areas of research:
· Pest management
· Biodiversity and ecosystem processes
· Greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
· Environmental quality and urban growth
· Environmental health and toxicology
· Environmental accounting and sustainable business
· Institute of Geological & Nuclear
Sciences Ltd (IGNS)
GNS is New Zealand's leading supplier of earth and isotope specific
research and consultancy services. Areas of research:
· Origin and location of hydrocarbon resources
· Assessment and mitigation of geological hazards
· Marine geology
· Geological mapping
· Engineering geology
· Management of groundwater
· Assessment of mineral resources
· Understanding New Zealand's evolution and past environments
· Provision of scientific services to the geothermal industry
· Application of isotope technology to age dating
· Industrial Research Ltd
(IRL)
IRL works with a range of industry sectors with an emphasis on the
manufacturing, processing, biopharmaceutical and energy sectors. Technologies
are also developed which benefit the horticultural, agricultural and forestry
sectors. Main areas of scientific research:
· Biochemistry
· Chemical and biological engineering
· Physics
· Organic and inorganic chemistry
· Mathematics
· Electrical and electronic engineering
· Mechanical engineering science
· Metrology
· Information science and technology
· The National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
NIWA aims to provide a scientific basis for the sustainable management
of New Zealand's atmospheric, marine and freshwater systems, and associated
resources. It provides effective environmental and resource management through
its research and consultancy services. Main areas of research:
· Atmosphere and climate
· Freshwater
· Coastal and marine
· Fisheries
· Aquaculture and fisheries enhancement
· Institute of Environmental Science & Research Ltd (ESR)
ESR provides scientific research and consulting related to public
health, environmental health and forensic science. Its applied science and
research activities are centered around safe environments for people. Main
areas of research:
· Water quality
· Food safety
· Environmental health effects
· Communicable disease
· Forensic examination
The CRI equivalent of the private sector industry association, ACRI is
run by a board consisting of the chief executive of all nine CRIs. ACRI's
purpose is to grow the business of respective CRIs through effective
collaboration on key issues. (No www; address: 5th Floor, 117-125 Lambton Quay,
PO Box 1578 Wellington, Phone: +64-4-472 9979, Facsimile: +64-4-472 402)
New Zealand's seven universities offer a wide range of tertiary
education studies, which include science in all cases and aspects of technology
in most. Staff also carry out basic and strategic research and make substantial
contributions to their applied fields.
Areas of specialty in science and technology at the various universities
include agriculture and horticulture; biological, physical, earth, marine and
environmental sciences; forestry; engineering; medicine and pharmacy;
mathematics, statistics and computer science.
· Victoria University of Wellington
There are 26 polytechnics in New Zealand that offer certificate, diploma
and degree courses in a variety of subjects related to science and technology
such as building, engineering, manufacturing, software engineering,
agriculture, horticulture, forestry and viticulture. Some of the polytechnics
also carry out research.
· Central Institute of Technology (CIT)
· Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Hawke's Bay
· Manukau Institute of Technology
· The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
· UCOL - Universal College of Learning
· UNITEC Institute of Technology
· Wairarapa Community Polytechnic
· Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic
Research Associations are non-governmental industry linked institutions.
They provide capabilities in research and technology transfer which individual
companies in the sector may not be able to manage. A key goal of those research
associations involved with the primary export industries is to improve the
marketability and added value of products from New Zealand's farms and forests.
· Dairying Research Corporation
· New Zealand Fertiliser Manufacturer's Research
Association -
FertResearch
· Wool Research Organisation of NZ
· Coal Research Association of NZ
· Building Research Association of NZ
· Cement and Concrete Association of NZ
· Heavy Engineering Research Association
· NZ Leather and Shoe Research Association
· NZ Logging Industry Research Association
· Meat Industry Research Institute of NZ
· Research Institute of Textile Services
A number of other research organisations are active in New Zealand which
do not fall under any of the above categories. These include the Cawthron Institute, the Carter Observatory and the Agricultural Engineering Institute at Lincoln University.
· ACVM database of currently licensed animal remedies
http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/registers-lists/db-licensed-ar.htm
· ACVM database of currently registered pesticides
http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/registers-lists/db-reg-px.htm
· List of consultants for Animal Remedies and Pesticides
http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/registers-lists/consultants.htm
· Register of Woolmarkers Approved by Director-General, MAF
http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/registers-lists/woolmarkers.htm
· Manufacturers of Animal Remedies;
http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/registers-lists/manu-ar-approved.htm
· Veterinary Laboratories http://www.vetlabs.co.nz/
· Physical Geography Laboratory Facilities (http://www.massey.ac.nz/~wwgeog/lab.html)
Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited. Known as GNS for
short, we are a New Zealand Crown Research Institute - a government-owned
research company offering the best in independent scientific and technical
advice.
· (?) www.als.co.nz Australian Laboratory Services
· www.chromatek.co.nz Chromatex Professional Laboratory
· www.diagnostic.co.nz Diagnostic Laboratory: Testing for
health
· www.dml.co.nz Diagnostic Medical Laboratory: Testing for health
· www.els.co.nz 'Environmental Laboratory Services Ltd'
· (?) www.imtest.co.nz Imtest Laboratory Ltd'
· www.kenbdro.co.nz Kendro Laboratory Products
· www.laboratory.co.nz(?)
· www.lifeteclab.co.nz Laboratory Services Ltd, Auckland
· www.lrs.co.nz Laboratory Recruitment Services
· Alliance for Better Foods CGIAR IPM Initiative (Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is an association of public and private members
supporting a system of 16 international agricultural Centers that work in more
than 100 countries )
- idem: Intermediary Biotechnology Service (IBS)
· Agribusiness and Economics
Research Unit (AERU) of
Lincoln University
· AgCrOPS - a
free service offering farmers a quick reference guide to the results of
University-based crop varietal trials.
· AGRICOLA
· Agricultural
Genome Information System - An integrated system for agricultural genome analysis
· Center for Agricultural and Rural Development
· Centre for Postharvest and
Refrigeration research
· Environmental Risk Management Agency (ERMA NZ)
· International Agri-Food Network
· International Seed Testing Organisation (ISTA)
· Invermay Agricultural
Centre
· Leopold Center for Sustainable
Agriculture
· Map of AgResearch facilities around New Zealand !!!
· New Zealand Arable Crop Science
Site
· New Zealand Dairy Research
Institute
· New Zealand Flower Growers Science
Site
· New Zealand's Health and Safety Net (OSH)
· The New Zealand
Geographic Place-Names Database
· New Zealand’s MAF Quarantine Service; http://www.quarantine.govt.nz/
· New Zealand Pea Growers Science
Site
· New Zealand Potato Growers Science
Site
· New Zealand Squash Growers Science
Site
· NZ Forest and Bird http://www.forest-bird.org.nz
· mm
· National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research http://www.niwa.cri.nz
· Cawthron Institute http://www.cawthron.org.nz
· Marine Sciences Society http://www.rsnz.govt.nz/clan/nzmss
· Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR); www.esr.cri.nz
· New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe); www.medsafe.govt.nz
· National Radiation Laboratory(NRL); www.nrl.moh.govt.nz
· Residual Health Management Unit (RHMU); www.rhmu.govt.nz
Crown Research Institutes
· Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited
· Landcare Research New Zealand Limited
· National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited
· National Rural Fire Authority
· Volcanic Ashfall Predictions
Associations
· International Association of
Emergency Managers
· Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief New Zealand
· New Zealand Society for Risk Management
National Archives http://www.archives.govt.nz/index.html
Land Transport Safety Authority of New Zealand (LTSA) http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/
A range of organisations carry out road safety research in New Zealand.
The LTSA is responsible for co-ordinating this research to ensure
resources are used to the best advantage. As part of this process the LTSA
publishes a yearly summary of road safety research entitled New Zealand Road Safety Research.
The Road Safety Trust funds research projects and related activities which
are beneficial to road safety. The LTSA advises on and oversees all research
funded by the Trust. The Trust also offers Road Safety Research Scholarships
for Masters and Doctoral candidates which are administered by the NZ Vice
Chancellors’ Committee. Applications for these close on 1 October each year.
There are a range of other organisations which fund or provide research
into road safety, including:
· Alcohol and Public Health Research Unit, School of Medicine, University
of Auckland
· http://www.aphru.ac.nz/ Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
· http://www.hrc.govt.nz/ Injury Prevention Research Centre, School of Medicine,
University of Auckland
· http://www.auckland.ac.nz/ipc Injury Prevention Research Unit, University of Otago
· http://www.otago.ac.nz/ipru Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR)
· http://www.esr.cri.nz/ Opus International
Consultants
· http://www.opus.co.nz/ Traffic and Safety
Research Group, University of Waikato
· Universities
· SWOV (Institute for Road Safety Research) is the centre point for road
safety research in the
Netherlands. It's objective is to contribute to road safety by means of
scientific research and dissemination of the results. http://www.swov.nl/en/index.htm
National Rural Fire Authority (NRFA)
· FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE www.forestresearch.co.nz
· FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANISATION; www.frsito.org.nz
· The New Zealand Antarctic Institute; http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/
- The Latitudinal Gradient Project; http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/Pages/Science/LatProject.msa
- Southern Ocean Workshop Report; http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/Pages/Science/SoutherOcean.msa
- Cape Roberts Project; http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/Pages/International/CapeRoberts.msa
& others
Geothermal links
Engineering links
· www.earthquakeengineering.com NZ Earthquake engineering resources.
· http://avel.library.uq.edu.au Australasian Virtual Engineering Library
Water based links
· http://www.nzwwa.org.nz The NZ Water & Wastes Association:
· http://www.waternz.co.nz NZ (water resources gateway)