10650 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question
Published date: 22 May 2024
10650 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How will the government ensure that the proposed job cuts at NIWA will not compromise the organization’s ability to carry out scientific research?
Hon Judith Collins: As a Crown Research Institute and Crown-owned company, NIWA has an independent board of directors whose statutory responsibilities under the Crown Research Institutes Act 1992 include fulfilling its purpose while operating in a financially responsible manner so that it maintains its financial viability.