Election year:
2023
Political party:
National
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Science and Research
- Update regulations to end the effective ban on genetic engineering (GE) and genetic modification (GM) in New Zealand.
- Establish a dedicated biotech regulator within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
- Streamline the approvals process for trials and use of non-GE/GM biotechnologies for emissions reduction and other purposes, with the biotech regulator tasked with reducing delays for the safe introduction of biotechnologies into New Zealand.
- Establish a Minister for Space to promote the aerospace industry and deliver a high-performing regulatory regime.
- Establish the Prime Minister's Space Prize to inspire young people to pursue aerospace careers.
- Focus on STEM education and rewrite the school curriculum to include specific requirements for teaching science.
- Welcome high-performing talent from around the world to contribute to the aerospace sector with fast-track visas and specialist skills visas with a pathway to residency
- Establish two dedicated testing zones for space and advanced aviation
- Improve government data procurement and sharing to optimise the use of satellite data across government agencies and reduce duplication.
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