10653 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 22 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	10653 (2024)
Question asked:	08 May 2024
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	16 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_10653_2024
Document guid:	1f9a39b6-7504-4159-8717-72383a21b494

10653 (2024). Scott Willis to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What measures, if any, is the government considering to ensure that NIWA remains adequately staffed and funded to continue its work in climate science and adaptation?

Hon Judith Collins: As a Crown Research Institute, NIWA’s staffing and capability decisions are a matter 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. Ultimately the Government is committed to meeting their climate targets.