Research And Development
Is R&D funding working for NZ?
Tech commentator, Paul Matthews, looks into whether research funding in NZ is moving the country in the right direction, plus how many dial-up connections are still out there? And an update on the… Audio
How do we fund innovation?
How can we make New Zealand a more innovative place? Dr Benjamin Fath from Auckland University's Graduate School of Management thinks is in to talk R&D. Audio
Businesses will receive tax credit for research and development
Businesses spending at least $50,000 a year on research and development will be in line for a 15 percent tax credit, under the Government's ramped up scheme to encourage investment in innovation. Audio
Agency criticised for favouring business over science
Scientists have criticised the government agency Callaghan Innovation for too heavy an emphasis on increasing commercial research.
NZ's R&D spend rises but still lags globally
Spending on research and development in New Zealand has risen, but continues to lag globally.
Dr Paul Young: Improving Intensive Care
Wellington Hospital intensive care specialist Dr Paul Young is actively involved in clinical research designed to improve the outcomes of critically ill patients around the world. Audio
Pushpay says R&D grants result in higher sales and profits
One company that's convinced that R&D grants helped it generate sales and profits is the software firm Pushpay Holdings. Audio
More than just R & D spending needed - study
The latest research says the creation of more innovative firms needs more than just research and development spending. Audio
Conflicting research on R&D grant benefits
The jury's still out on taxpayer money going to companies to spur on research and development despite two new bits of research out today. Audio
R&D grants work - study
New research has found that receiving a research and development grant almost doubled the chances of a firm introducing a new product or service. Audio
Extra R&D funding 'not enough'
The Employers' and Manufacturers' Association has slammed an 80 million dollar boost for research and development in this year's budget as inadequate. Audio
New Zealand's lack of R&D spend seen as a detriment to growth
New Zealand's lagging investment in research and development is seen as an impediment to its future export growth prospects. Audio