News
Strengthening the Crown Research Institutes
The Chief Science Advisor welcomes the release of the report of the Crown Research Institutes Taskforce. The recommendations of the Taskforce provide a strong basis for the future of one of the key components of New Zealand’s science system. The report can be viewed here.
Climate change and the scientific process
Recent events have led some to question the reliability of the conclusions of the IPCC on the likely extent of human-induced climate change. The Chief Science Advisor’s latest commentary on this matter can be viewed here.
Message from the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman
I believe that science has a central role in our future, and can help transform New Zealand to a stronger nation – socially, environmentally and economically. On the other hand, science and technology create challenges – scientific advances can create uncertainty for many people, and there is often also a credibility gap between the claims of science, at least as portrayed in the media, and its actuality. Scientific progress can come into conflict with the beliefs and cultures of our society. One of my most important tasks as Chief Science Advisor will be to promote the public understanding of science by explaining, with a focus on young people, the scientific method and its opportunities and limitations. Welcome to this website. Explore it to learn what my role is and how my office will operate. Reports from my office will be available on the site after their submission to the Prime Minister. We also feature science news from around the world, with an emphasis on explaining the implications of each advance for New Zealand.