Addressing science funding concerns w/ MBIE's Danette Olsen: 29th June, 2026

Last week, the Tuesday Wire spoke to the head of the department of Physics at the University of Auckland, Richard Easther, about criticisms of the government’s science funding allotments in Budget 2026. MBIE reached out to 95bFM to contest some of these claims. While they provided a written statement, we felt it would be better to discuss the ministry’s stance person-to-person. 

To address criticisms of the announced changes to science funding models in New Zealand, News Director spoke to General Manager of Science, Systems, and Performance at the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment, Danette Olsen.