Ministry of Research, Science & Technology
On 1 February 2011 the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and the Ministry for Research, Science and Technology merged into the new Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI). MSI is the lead agency driving the science and innovation sector in New Zealand and assumes responsibility for the policy and investment functions of both agencies.
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The information on this website may be out of date and should not be relied upon. The functions and responsibilities of the Ministry of Research, Science and Tecnology transferred to the Ministry of Science and Innovation on 1 February 2011. For further information on the accuracy of information, refer to www.msi.govt.nz or contact the Ministry of Science and Innovation |
Our main responsibilities are to:
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Manage the Government's research, science and technology (RS&T) investment
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Provide policy advice on
RS&T issues
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Encourage innovation and commercialisation of scientific and technological knowledge and ideas
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Collaborate with other government organisations where
RS&T intersects with their work
In all our activities, we work towards our major outcome of getting measurable benefits from New Zealand's investment in research, science and technology.