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 as a Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette on Friday,
4 June 1999 (as amended in May 2000 to reflect the Moratorium on Genetic Modification).
1. Delete Appendix Two and replace with the following text:
"2000/01 Output Classes and Outputs purchased by the Foundation pursuant to section 5 (1) (a) of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act 1990.
Output Class 07-Research for Industry
Description
This output class improves the competitiveness of
New Zealand's industrial sectors using research, science and technology.
Outputs comprise the following:
? Supporting development of innovative food and fibre industries. The outputs will enhance the capacity of food and fibre enterprises to innovate. $117,316,500
? Supporting development of innovative manufacturing and services enterprises. The outputs will help manufacturing and services enterprises (including tourism) to innovate. It also includes research on the broad factors affecting business and economic life. $24,696,600
? Supporting development of innovative infrastructure. The outputs will help infrastructure services, such as communications, energy, water and waste, to innovate cost effectively. It also includes New Zealand's mineral wealth and understanding of physical hazards. $29,098,900
As it invests under each of these outputs, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following investment criteria:
- scientific and technological excellence;
- boost competitiveness of New Zealand enterprises; and
- develop a robust infrastructure to underpin economic development.
Output Class 011-Maori Knowledge and Development Research
Description
This class provides funding to develop research capability and knowledge for Maori development. It will encourage excellence in the delivery of knowledge for Maori, consolidate the Maori knowledge base, and broaden and deepen the Maori research skill base in
New Zealand. $2,253,000
As it invests under each of these outputs, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following investment criteria:
- relevance and contribution to improving outcomes for Maori;
- contribution to the development of Maori research capability; and
- research excellence.
Output Class 012-Health Research
Description
This class of outputs supports public good research, science and technology that improves the health status of
New Zealanders. The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will invest, on behalf of the Minister, in research portfolios that have the greatest potential to improve the health and quality of life of New Zealanders. $1,050,000
Outputs comprise the following:
- Knowledge and understanding of the factors influencing health status, including health disparities between
New Zealanders.
- Technology, products and services for improving health status and reducing health inequalities.
As it invests under each of these outputs, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following investment criteria:
- scientific and technological excellence; and
- contribution to improving health and social well-being.
Output Class 013-Social Research
Description
This output class supports public good research, science and technology that improves societal well-being. The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will invest, on behalf of the Minister, in science and research portfolios that have the greatest potential to have a positive impact on families and communities, culture and identity. $4,337,000
Outputs will be research on community and family dynamics.
As it invests under each of these outputs, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following investment criteria:
- scientific and technological excellence; and
- contribution to improving social well being.
Output Class 014-Environmental Research
Description
This output class supports public good research, science and technology that enhances the understanding and management of our environment. The research contributes to the understanding of ecosystems, as well as understanding the species, habitats and systems that contribute to them, the human, pests and other influences to which they are exposed.
It provides the knowledge that underpins the management, protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems. It also includes sustainable use of ecosystems and the productive sector's environment. At a global level these outputs contribute to an understanding of the global biophysical environment and the impact of atmospheric, climatic and other global changes on natural, agricultural and other human ecosystems. The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will invest, on behalf of the Minister, in science and research portfolios that generate widespread benefits over time.
Outputs comprise the following:
- Improving the health, diversity and resilience of New Zealand ecosystems. The outputs will increase knowledge and awareness of the state of New Zealand's ecosystems. $29,066,000
- Increasing understanding of the global biophysical environment. The outputs will increase knowledge of the global environment. $25,119,400
- Improving the quality of human environments. The outputs will enhance capacity to use and manage ecosystems efficiently and sustainably. $4,272,000
- Sustainable management of the productive sector's environment. $25,546,600
As it invests under each of these outputs, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following investment criteria:
- scientific and technological excellence; and
- contributions made to the understanding and management of natural and human induced environmental systems.
2. Delete all references to "14 impact expectations" and replace with "6 impact expectations".
On page 1506 of the previous notice delete the bullet point list beginning "expanding the knowledge base" and concluding with "improving social well-being".
Replace with the following text:
- "enhancing New Zealand's ability to create new knowledge;
- stimulating an innovative and entrepreneurial culture;
- enabling the success of new New Zealand enterprises in the global knowledge economy;
- putting knowledge and technology to work in
New Zealand enterprises;
- gaining knowledge of the environment to improve quality and mitigate risks; and
- building knowledge which contributes to social
well-being."
Dated at Wellington this 9th day of August 2000.
PETE HODGSON, Minister of Research, Science and Technology.