Bob Edlin: The future of Matauranga Māori funding is under review....

The future of Matauranga Māori funding is under review – but meanwhile MBIE has named 2025 beneficiaries

We reported earlier this month that the Science System Advisory Group was calling for submissions on the role of matauranga Māori in government research policy.

The group, led by Sir Peter Gluckman, is seeking public opinions on several issues, including how research involving the study of or the application of mātauranga Māori should be managed and funded.

Bob Edlin: Matauranga Maori

Matauranga Maori: Govt science advisers want your thoughts on its management and funding in our public research system

The Science System Advisory Group is calling for submission on the role of matauranga Maori in government research policy.

The group, led by Sir Peter Gluckman, is seeking public opinions on how research involving the study of or the application of Mātauranga Māori should be managed and funded.

David Lillis and Peter Schwerdtfeger: Enhancing Science, Innovation and Technology in New Zealand

The Science System Advisory Group has been established by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in order to provide advice to Government on science, innovation and technology. It will review challenges and aspirations of the sector and its structure, efficiency and effectiveness. A two-part report will be published; the first delivered end of June and the second in October. The first part will focus on principles for the sector and providing advice and recommendations. The second will provide final recommendations and advice on long-term changes in order to ensure the future success of science in New Zealand.