Thursday, 23 February 2012

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Expecting ROI from Ministry of Science and Innovation “too simplistic”: Joyce
News || Sarah Putt, Computerworld || 3 comments

Expecting ROI from Ministry of Science and Innovation “too simplistic”: Joyce

“You don’t just have money, a bunch of scientists, stir, and ‘voila’, an innovative thing occurs.” READ MORE
Plant and Food to boost seafood research
News || Unlimited

Plant and Food to boost seafood research

Establishes new science portfolio under former Cawthron Institute manager. READ MORE
ExportNZ joins forces to boost Korea opportunities
News || Unlimited

ExportNZ joins forces to boost Korea opportunities

Forms partnership with Korea New Zealand business council READ MORE
A clean bill of wealth
Sustainable 60 || Steve Kilgallon, Sunday Star Times

A clean bill of wealth

Kiwis have an opportunity to sell themselves as cleantech consultants to the world. READ MORE
Rise of the career contractors
News || Sim Ahmed, Computerworld

Rise of the career contractors

Should you swap a full time job for a career in contracting? READ MORE
Northsea’s legacy
Features || Suzanne McFadden

Northsea’s legacy

Decoding a champion bull’s DNA points the way to the perfect dairy herd. READ MORE
Kiwinet showcases NZ innovation
News || Unlimited

Kiwinet showcases NZ innovation

New database promotes expertise in Kiwi research organisations. READ MORE
From community chemist to global business
News || Jazial Crossley, Businessday.co.nz

From community chemist to global business

Douglas Pharmaceuticals has built a reputation as a top employer. READ MORE
Capital's big plans
News || Claire Rogers, Businessday.co.nz

Capital's big plans

Council targets long-haul flights to Asia and a talent, business and investment attraction strategy. READ MORE
A street view of innovation
Comment || Ed Bernacki

A street view of innovation

We'll be more effective innovators if we switch our view from systems and culture to people READ MORE
Hamilton to judge Go UK contest
News || Unlimited

Hamilton to judge Go UK contest

Icehouse CEO joins panel for $30,000 business plan competition READ MORE
IRL to launch Singapore innovation portal
News || Computerworld staff

IRL to launch Singapore innovation portal

Technology from New Zealand and Queensland will be showcased to Asian markets. READ MORE
FaceMe tops BNZ Virgin Business Challenge
News || Unlimited

FaceMe tops BNZ Virgin Business Challenge

Videoconferencing company secures $100,000 prize. READ MORE
Biotech industry wants patent tax laws changed
Science || Jazial Crossley, Businessday.co.nz

Biotech industry wants patent tax laws changed

Tax on patent sales may be pushing our advancements offshore. READ MORE
Helicopter spray pods in demand
News || Mike Watson, Businessday.co.nz

Helicopter spray pods in demand

Taupo business finds export market in Australia. READ MORE
Solving the innovation puzzle
Comment || Ed Bernacki

Solving the innovation puzzle

Frontline staff are a rich source of new ideas if the company climate is right READ MORE
Just Water entrepreneur breaking soft drink habit
News || Nicola Russell, Sunday Star Times || 2 comments

Just Water entrepreneur breaking soft drink habit

Tony Falkenstein hopes water deliveries to South Auckland homes will help families ditch fizzy drinks. READ MORE
NZ needs to be 'clean, green and smart'
News || William Mace, Businessday.co.nz

NZ needs to be 'clean, green and smart'

Competitiveness lies in the way the government positions industry clusters in front of international business minds, says John Allen. READ MORE
News || Stephen Bell, Computerworld

Industry bodies see fair shake for ICT in innovation report

NZ Rise, InternetNZ and NZICT assess the Ministry of Science and Innovation's report on promoting the tech industry. READ MORE
F&P Healthcare plans Mexico boost
News || Jenny Keown, Businessday.co.nz

F&P Healthcare plans Mexico boost

Company aims to reduce exposure to US dollar. READ MORE