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 in the New Zealand Gazette, Thursday, 24 August 2000, No. 107, pages 2660-2661.
Delete Appendix Two and replace with the following text:
"2001/02 Output Classes and Outputs purchased by
the Foundation pursuant to section 5 (1) (a) of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act 1990."
General
This statement sets out the Government's particular policies and priorities that will inform the Foundation's research investment decisions. The Foundation should also refer to the 2001/02 Estimates of Appropriations and to the Vote Statement "Transforming New Zealand", issued by the Minister of Research, Science and Technology, June 2001.
Stewardship Expectations
Description
Stewardship expectations describe the Government's priorities in relation to the quality of service to be provided by the Foundation. The expectations apply across all outputs. They also influence all aspects of the Foundation's operational activities in respect of the Government's investments in research, science and technology outputs.
A full list and description of stewardship expectations is set out in Blueprint for Change. For 2001/02, the Foundation will give priority to the following 4 stewardship expectations:
? Fostering collaboration and integration;
? smart purchasing, relationship contracting and contestability;
? responsiveness to Maori; and
? optimising global connectedness.
Output Class O7-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. Enables the development of innovative food and fibre industries
in New Zealand. Research portfolios will lead to new products, processes
and services that enhance the competitiveness of these industries. $116,868,000
? Research for innovative manufacturing and services enterprises. Assists manufacturing and services enterprises to innovate, and includes research on the broad factors affecting business and economic life. $24,842,000
? 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. $29,099,000
As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following criteria:
? Scientific and technological quality;
? contribution to boosting competitiveness of
New Zealand industries and sectors; and
? contribution to developing a robust infrastructure to underpin economic development.
Output Class O11-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. $2,573,000
As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following criteria:
? Scientific and technological quality; and
? contribution to the development of Maori research capability, and relevance and contribution to improving outcomes for Maori.
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 of the following:
? Knowledge and understanding of the factors influencing health status, including health disparities between
New Zealanders; and
? 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.
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 in science and research programmes that have the greatest potential to have a positive impact on families, communities, culture and identity. $4,337,000
Outputs comprise of the following:
? Research on the structures, characteristics and dynamics of population change and identity;
? research on families and households in New Zealand; and
? research focusing on public life.
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 social well-being.
Output Class O14-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, species, habitats and the systems that contribute to them, and the human, pest and other influences to which they are exposed.
Research outputs provide the knowledge that underpins the management, protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems. Research on sustainable use of ecosystems and the productive sector's environment is also included. 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.
In order to stimulate research aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting Kyoto Protocol obligations, the Foundation is to focus on the following priorities:
? $1 million of new funding for climate change research;
? reprioritising $1 million over four years from the existing investment in the output "Increasing understanding of the global biophysical environment" to the output "Sustainable management of the productive sector's environment"; and
? to seek opportunities for co-funding in the Environmental Research outputs.
Outputs comprise of the following:
? Increasing knowledge and awareness of the state of New Zealand's ecosystems and improving their health, diversity and resilience; $29,066,000
? increasing understanding of the global biophysical environment; $24,869,400
? improving the quality of human environments and enhancing the capacity to use and manage ecosystems efficiently and sustainably; and $4,272,000
? sustainable management of the productive sector's environment. $26,796,600
As it invests, the Foundation will give priority to portfolios of research that meet the following criteria:
? Scientific and technological quality; and
? contributions made to the understanding and management of natural and human induced environmental systems.
Dated at Wellington this 24th day of August 2001.
PETE HODGSON, Minister of Research, Science and Technology.