NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 90

Fixed term of 9 months

For the range $5,000 to $9,999 inclusive 5.18
For the range $10,000 to $49,999 inclusive 5.54
For the range $50,000 to $249,999 inclusive 5.59
For the range above $250,000 5.68

Fixed term of 12 months

For the range $5,000 to $9,999 inclusive 5.31
For the range $10,000 to $49,999 inclusive 5.96
For the range $50,000 to $249,999 inclusive 6.00
For the range above $250,000 6.07

Dated at Wellington this 29th day of July 2002.

TIM SOLE, Chief Executive, Public Trust.

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• Research for development of innovative 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. $29,265,900

• Research consortia. Facilitates private sector co-funding of research programmes. Research investment will be made through user-led research consortia, involving research providers. $6,142,000

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

• Scientific and technological quality;
• potential benefit to New Zealand through innovation;
• contribution to boosting competitiveness of New Zealand industries and sectors; or contribution to developing a robust infrastructure to underpin economic development;
• clearly defined partnerships and pathways to implementation of the research outcomes; and
• potential to build scientific and technological capability and to increase the level of innovation within user groups.

Research, Science & Technology

Foundation for Research, Science, and Technology Act 1990

Notice of Revocation and Replacement 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 revokes and replaces all previous notices issued under section 7 (1) of the Foundation for Research, Science, and Technology Act 1990, published in the New Zealand Gazette.

General

This statement sets out the Government’s particular policies and priorities that will inform the Foundation’s research investment decisions for 2002/03 only. The Foundation should also refer to the 2002/03 Estimates of Appropriation and the 2002/03 Letter of Expectations, Operating Principles and Vote Statement “Transforming New Zealand”, issued by the Minister of Research, Science and Technology, June 2002.

Output Class 07—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 in New Zealand. To advance food and fibre based industries and related sectors through innovation. Research portfolios will lead to new products, processes and services that enhance the competitiveness of these industries and sectors. $116,868,500

• Research for innovative manufacturing and services enterprises. Assists manufacturing and services industries and sectors to innovate, and includes research on the broad factors affecting business and economic life. $24,841,600

Output Class 011— Māori Knowledge and Development Research

Description

This class provides funding to develop 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. $2,573,000

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

• Scientific and technological quality;
• 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 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. $1,050,000

Outputs comprise 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.