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2. General Policy Objective of the Centre

The Centre will be established to ensure:

(a) the delivery of excellent food safety science and research, to minimise the risks of foodborne illness and maximise economic growth opportunities;

(b) an increased level of food safety knowledge and capability across the science sector, industry and Government;

(c) the provision of cutting-edge food safety outputs to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner; and

(d) national and international visibility, reputation and credibility for New Zealand food safety science and research.

3. Vision Mātauranga Policy

The Vision Mātauranga policy aims to unlock the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people for the benefit of New Zealand. It focuses on four themes:

(a) Indigenous Innovation – contributing to economic growth through distinctive science and innovation;

(b) Taiao/Environment – achieving environmental sustainability through iwi and hapū relationships with land and sea;

(c) Hauora/Health – improving health and social wellbeing; and

(d) Mātauranga – exploring indigenous knowledge and science and innovation.

4. Eligibility Criteria for Expressions of Interest

To be assessed against the criteria in Clause 5 an expression of interest must:

(a) be submitted by a New Zealand-based research organisation, or a legal entity representing such an organisation, whose primary business function and activity is the provision of science and technology services and expertise (this organisation may be a Crown Research Institute, a Tertiary Education Institute or an independent research organisation); and

(b) meet any applicable timing, formatting, system or other similar administrative requirements imposed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in supplying administrative services to the Science Board under section 10(7) of the Act.

5. Assessment Criteria for Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest will be assessed according to the following criteria:

(a) To what extent does the applicant have:

(i) a thorough understanding of food safety issues, both current and emerging, along the complete value chain from production to consumer?

(ii) a strong track record in the management and delivery of food safety science and research?

(iii) the ability to give effect to the Vision Mātauranga policy?

(iv) the ability to work collaboratively and align existing food safety science and research capability?

(v) international linkages with, and recognition by, stakeholders in New Zealand’s key food markets?

(vi) established relationships within the New Zealand food industry?

(vii) established relationships with New Zealand food safety regulators?

(viii) a strong track record in transferring food safety research outputs to relevant stakeholders (particularly industry and government) with resulting adoption?

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of April 2014.

HON STEVEN JOYCE, Minister of Science and Innovation.

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Education

Crown Entities Act 2004

Education Act 1989

Appointment/reappointments to the New Zealand Teachers Council Board

Pursuant to section 139AD of the Education Act 1989, and section 28 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, I appoint

Karen Sewell

as a member for an 18-month term which commenced on 4 March 2014 and expires on 3 September 2015; and

reappoint

Alison Margaret McAlpine

as chair for an 18-month term which commenced on 25 February 2014 and expires on 19 July 2015; and

Peter Ferris
Evelyn Tobin

as members for terms of 18 months each which commenced on 17 May 2014 and expire on 16 October 2015.

All the above are to the New Zealand Teachers Council Board.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of May 2014.

HON HEKIA PARATA, Minister of Education.

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Education Act 1989

Ministerial Determination on Exempt Borrowing

General

1. Section 192(4)(d) of the Education Act 1989 requires tertiary education institutions (TEIs) to obtain the Secretary for Education’s ("Secretary") consent to borrow.

2. Under section 192(5)(c) of the Education Act 1989, the Secretary’s consent to borrow is not required if the amount to be borrowed does not exceed an amount determined by the Minister or ascertained in accordance with a formula determined by the Minister.

3. This notice sets out a formula under which TEIs will be allowed to borrow without the Secretary’s consent ("exempt borrowing") if they satisfy the criteria and standard conditions outlined below.

Tier one: Exempt criteria for low-value exempt borrowing

4. All TEIs can borrow up to 2% of the TEI group’s consolidated total revenue without the Secretary’s consent.

5. Borrowing under this tier is restricted to the following types of instruments: