by Wendy McGuinness | Nov 30, 2015 | Project TacklingPovertyNZ
We are pleased to invite you to the finale presentation of the TacklingPovertyNZ workshop, which will be held at Parliament on Wednesday, 9 December. To receive a formal invitation, please email us at tacklingpovertynzrsvp@mcguinnessinstitute.org. There is only one...
by Wendy McGuinness | Oct 12, 2015 | Project OneOceanNZ
Since the Rena disaster in October 2011, New Zealand has recorded 363 spill-related incidents in our harbours and oceans. Most of the spills have been small; however, the frequency is cause for concern with almost four tonnes of oil spilled in total. Marine Biologist...
by Wendy McGuinness | Oct 7, 2015 | Project PublicScienceNZ
On Monday, 5 October the Minister of Science and Innovation, Hon. Steven Joyce, launched the National Statement of Science Investment 2015-2025 (NSSI). Following the release of the NSSI the Science Media Centre asked me to provide observations on the final document....
by admin | Sep 30, 2015 | Project TalentNZ
This video was launched during our presentation at the World Future Society conference in July 2015. It showcases the journey the TalentNZ project has taken since Sir Paul Callaghan first shared his vision of New Zealand as ‘a place where talent wants to live’ at...
by Wendy McGuinness | Sep 7, 2015 | Project TacklingPovertyNZ
It is a pleasure to announce that a flyer and the first version of the workshop programme have been added to the TacklingPovertyNZ website (also see below). The workshop will bring together 30 young New Zealanders, who will work together to prepare a youth perspective...