Pete Hodgson |
MP for Dunedin North |
New members for GIAB announced
24.07.2008
Twelve new members representing some of New Zealand's leading businesses and research organisations have been appointed to the government's Growth and Innovation Advisory Board, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson announced today.
The board provides independent advice to the government.
Pete Hodgson said the new appointments, and the reappointment of eight existing members including re-appointed chair Stephen Tindall, are intended to increase the Board's influence, so that it could take a more strategic, over-archin... more +
Hodgson Delighted Orokonui Funding Secured
22.07.2008
Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson today congratulated the Lotteries Grants Board on its decision to fund the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
"It is a far sighted decision and one that reflects the large and growing support for this remarkable initiative," Pete Hodgson said.
"I have no doubt that within ten years the sanctuary will be both a major tourist attraction and a magnet for community involvement. It will also become a m... more +
Key opportunities for new science identified
21.07.2008
High-technology businesses, renewable energy, future foods, health delivery, environmental sustainability, and great cities and towns are key opportunities for new science for the foreseeable future, according to Minister of Research Science and Technology Pete Hodgson.
The Government's Agenda for Research, Science and Technology (the Agenda) which sets the direction of public investment in research, science and technology (RS&T) for the next decade was launched today.
"There is an unprecedented need for new science in New Zealand, not just for discov... more +
International Science Festival
04.07.2008
A speech given at the International Science Festival in Dunedin on 4 July 2008
Thank you Mike. I would also like to say a special thank you to Sue Clarke, Festival Director, and her team, as well as all of the Festival members, supporters and sponsors. Your hard work and dedication ensures this event continues to be a success after so many years.
This event con... more +
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PETE HODGSON
- MP for Dunedin North
- Minister of Research, Science and Technology
- Minister for Economic Development
- Minister for Tertiary Education
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