10318 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 20 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	10318 (2024)
Question asked:	07 May 2024
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	15 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_10318_2024
Document guid:	e828f8cd-c8fd-4c6f-bf37-9de9c04efe0c

10318 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: - Can the Minister confirm if NIWA plans to retain its Earth Systems Modelling Team?

Hon Judith Collins: As a Crown Research Institute, NIWA’s staffing and capability composition are matters for its independent board of directors whose statutory responsibilities under the Crown Research Institutes Act 1992, include operating in a financially responsible manner so that NIWA maintains its financial viability while fulfilling its purpose.