6 SEPTEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 3107

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the general health and safety provisions for the management
of pressure equipment (excluding boilers) and for the
protection of employees and others.
Dated at Wellington this 6th day of August 2001.
MARGARET WILSON, Minister of Labour.
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Research, Science & Technology

Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act 1990

Notice of Amendment of the Government Priorities

Under Section 7 (1) of the Foundation for Research,
Science and Technology Act 1990 (“the Act”)

Under section 7 (1) of the Act, the Foundation for Research,
Science and Technology (“the Foundation”) is hereby
advised of an amendment to the Government’s priorities that
the Foundation must adhere to in carrying out its functions
under section 5 (1) (a) of the Act.

This notice amends the previous notice that was published in
the New Zealand Gazette, Thursday, 24 August 2000,
No. 107, pages 2660-2661.

Delete Appendix Two and replace with the following text:

“2001/02 Output Classes and Outputs purchased by
the Foundation pursuant to section 5 (1) (a) of the
Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act
1990.”

General

This statement sets out the Government’s particular policies
and priorities that will inform the Foundation’s research
investment decisions. The Foundation should also refer to
the 2001/02 Estimates of Appropriations and to the Vote
Statement “Transforming New Zealand”, issued by the
Minister of Research, Science and Technology, June 2001.

Stewardship Expectations

Description

Stewardship expectations describe the Government’s
priorities in relation to the quality of service to be provided
by the Foundation. The expectations apply across all
outputs. They also influence all aspects of the Foundation’s
operational activities in respect of the Government’s
investments in research, science and technology outputs.

A full list and description of stewardship expectations is set
out in Blueprint for Change. For 2001/02, the Foundation
will give priority to the following 4 stewardship
expectations:

• Fostering collaboration and integration;
• smart purchasing, relationship contracting and
  contestability;
• responsiveness to Māori; and
• optimising global connectedness.

Output Class O7—Research for Industry

Description

This output class increases the competitiveness of
New Zealand industries and sectors using research, science
and technology.

Outputs comprise of the following:

• Research for innovative food and fibre industries. Enables the development of
  $116,868,000
  innovative food and fibre industries
  in New Zealand. Research portfolios
  will lead to new products, processes

and services that enhance the
competitiveness of these industries.

• Research for innovative manufacturing
  $24,842,000
  and services enterprises. Assists
  manufacturing and services enterprises
  to innovate, and includes research on the
  broad factors affecting business and
  economic life.

• Research for development of innovative
  $29,099,000
  infrastructure. Assists infrastructure
  services, such as communications,
  energy, water and waste, to innovate
  cost effectively. It also includes
  New Zealand’s mineral wealth and
  understanding of and responses to risks
  faced from New Zealand’s physical
  hazards.

As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios
of research that meet the following criteria:

• Scientific and technological quality;
• contribution to boosting competitiveness of
  New Zealand industries and sectors; and
• contribution to developing a robust infrastructure to
  underpin economic development.

Output Class O11—Māori Knowledge and Development Research

Description

• This class provides funding to develop
  $2,573,000
  research capability and knowledge for
  Māori development. It will encourage
  excellence in the delivery of knowledge
  for Māori, consolidate the Māori
  knowledge base, and broaden and
  deepen the Māori research skill base
  in New Zealand.

As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios
of research that meet the following criteria:

• Scientific and technological quality; and
• contribution to the development of Māori research
  capability, and relevance and contribution to improving
  outcomes for Māori.

Output Class 012—Health Research

Description

• This class of outputs supports public
  $1,050,000
  good research, science and technology
  that improve the health status of
  New Zealanders. The Foundation for
  Research, Science and Technology will
  invest in research portfolios that have
  the greatest potential to improve the
  health and quality of life of
  New Zealanders.

Outputs comprise of the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of the factors influencing
  health status, including health disparities between
  New Zealanders; and

• technology, products and services for improving health
  status and reducing health inequalities.

As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios
of research that meet the following criteria:

• Scientific and technological quality; and
• contribution to improving health and social well-being.

Output Class 013—Social Research

Description

• This output class supports public good
  $4,337,000
  research, science and technology that
  improves societal well-being. The