7 AUGUST

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

2479

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 2003/04. The foundation should also refer to the 2003/04 Estimates of Appropriation and the 2003/04 Letter of Expectations, Operating Principles and Vote Statement “Accelerating New Zealand’s Transformation”, issued by the Minister of Research, Science and Technology, May 2003.

Output Class 07—Research for Industry

Description

This output class supports public good research, science and technology that increases the competitiveness of New Zealand industries and sectors.

Outputs comprise the following:

• Research whose primary objective is 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.

  $116,868,500.00

• Research whose primary objective is to advance manufacturing and services industries and sectors through innovation. Assists manufacturing and services industries and sectors to innovate, and includes research on the broad factors affecting business and economic life.

  $24,041,600.00

• Research for the development of infrastructure to underpin economic development. Assists infrastructure services, such as communications, energy, water and waste, to innovate cost-effectively. It also includes research on New Zealand’s mineral wealth and understanding of, and responses to risks faced from New Zealand’s physical hazards.

  $29,432,900.00

• Research consortia to facilitate public/private research partnerships that provide early user engagement and increase private investment in New Zealand. Research investment will be made through user-led research consortia in partnership with research providers.

  $14,692,000.00

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.\n

  Output Class 011—Māori Knowledge and Development Research

Description

• This output class provides funding to develop Māori research capability, evolve Māori knowledge and develop knowledge for the benefit of Māori. It aims to support research that is for Māori, by Māori and which may employ Māori methodologies.

  $3,298,000.00

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

• research, science and technology programmes that encourage excellence in the delivery of knowledge for Māori;
• advancing Māori knowledge and knowledge that addresses specific issues and needs; and
• consolidating the Māori knowledge base and broadening and deepening the Māori research skill base.

For the proportion of the funding that is jointly managed by the foundation and the Health Research Council, the foundation will work closely and constructively with the HRC to ensure benefit for Māori.

Output Class 013—Social Research

Description

• This output class supports public good research, science and technology that improves societal wellbeing. The foundation will invest in science and research programmes that have the greatest potential to have a positive impact on families, communities, culture and identity.

  $6,592,000.00

Outputs comprise the following:

• Research on the structures, characteristics and dynamics of population change and identity.
• Research on families and households in New Zealand.
• Research focusing on public life.

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