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New Zealand's Ag Research Merger Sparks Controversy and Doubts

2/12/2025

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New Zealand's plan to merge its four agricultural crown research institutes into a single entity is stirring unease. Critics, like ex-politician Steven Joyce, argue that prioritizing structure over tangible outcomes could hinder progress. The absence of a review for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment further fuels doubts about the future of funding and scientific communication.

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New Zealand's plan to merge its four agricultural crown research institutes into a single entity is stirring unease. Critics, like ex-politician Steven Joyce, argue that prioritizing structure over tangible outcomes could hinder progress. The absence of a review for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment further fuels doubts about the future of funding and scientific communication.