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  • NZ Institute report needs a leg up

    Biopolis
    5 February, 2010

    It is encouraging to see the New Zealand Institute wading into the debate around science and its role in the economy through the paper it released late last year, Standing on the Shoulders of Science.

    Added 31 days ago.

  • Productive thinking

    CEO Shaun Coffey
    10 November, 2009

    While opinions on the best way forward for the world economy vary, there is one point that the overwhelming majority of economists and politicians agree upon — the undeniable link between investment in science and technology and sustained economic development.

    Added 119 days ago.

  • Innovation: the key to improved productivity

    Early refrigerated cargo ship
    30 June, 2009

    While New Zealand has enjoyed respectable economic growth over the last few years, calls extolling the virtue of increased productivity have seemingly fallen on deaf ears.

    Added 119 days ago.

  • R&D tax credits - a great opportunity

    R&D tax credit
    30 May, 2008

    The new R&D tax credit scheme which was introduced on 1 April 2008 has given most New Zealand industries a significant new tool for getting government support for their research and development projects.

    Added 119 days ago.