Current Work
There are a number of priority areas we are working on at present.
The government has set four immediate themes for the RS&T system.
In December 2009 Cabinet set out the new science priorities for the Government’s investment in RS&T.
New Zealand's research, science and technology priorities: feedback document
The CRI Taskforce reported in February 2010 on 'How to enhance the value of New Zealand’s investment in CRIs'. The Government announced its response to the CRI Taskforce report on 29 March 2010, endorsing the overall intent of t
This is one of the three key areas for growth identified in the Government’s growth and innovation framework. This section of the website focuses on our policy work in the area of biotechnology.
In most areas of environmental policy development, MoRST is not the lead agency but has a role in making sure the policies and strategies developed are based on sound science.
MoRST’s futurewatch work programme aims to build government’s alertness to new scientific knowledge and technologies and the opportunities and risks that they present to New Zealand.
He Waka Tāngata is a forum of nine highly talented researchers who are among the emerging leaders in the social science community.
The Oxygen Group is a forum of future science leaders. It was set up in 2005 to give independent advice to the Government on emerging science and technology issues and trends.
Transformational Research, Science and Technology (TRST) refers to areas of science where new effort or investment may be warranted. Six TRST areas have been identified.
are a series of documents designed to guide New Zealand’s science and research activity. They are a type of strategy, providing broad context and high level directions on a particular area of science from a New Zealand perspective.
Understanding and improving the complex relationship between science and society is not easy. It involves an understanding of the different perspectives New Zealanders have and addressing their needs.
MoRST's Science Infrastructure and Data Management work covers three areas; eResearch Services & Applications, Research Infrastructure, and Scientific Data Management.
Vision Mātauranga is a Vote RS&T-wide policy framework designed to unlock the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people.