Articles tagged with Craig

FMA Chair Craig Stobo Resigns After Independent Review into Conduct

19 hours ago | 66 views

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has accepted the resignation of Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo following an independent review that found no evidence of inappropriate relationships but noted lapses in political neutrality and delayed governance disclosures. The review emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence in the FMA’s independence and integrity as it continues its regulatory role in New Zealand’s financial markets. Steven Bardy will serve as Acting Chair while a permanent replacement is sought, with the government reaffirming its commitment to a strong and independent financial markets regulator.

Tags: Cameron Brewer Craig Stobo Wendy Aldred Steven Bardy Financial Markets Authority FMA New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs financial markets regulator independent review

New Zealand’s Science and Innovation Reforms Driving Agritech and Bioeconomy Growth

1 month ago | 242 views

The speech highlights New Zealand’s critical economic transition and the government’s commitment to modernizing the science, innovation, and technology system to better connect research with commercial success, particularly in agrifood, agritech, and deep-tech sectors. Key reforms include prioritizing mission-led research aligned with national goals, increasing investment in advanced technologies like AI and synthetic biology, simplifying funding structures, and fostering stronger collaboration between science, industry, and capital. These efforts aim to boost economic resilience, global competitiveness, and sustainable growth by leveraging New Zealand’s natural strengths and emerging technology opportunities.

Tags: Craig Piggott John Roche Halter AgResearch Prime Minister PMSITAC New Zealand Science Advisory Group MPI NZTE

Digital Infrastructure and Science Reform: Driving Innovation and Growth in New Zealand

7 months ago | 894 views

Opening Remarks express gratitude to the organizers and attendees of the summit themed "Digital as Core Infrastructure," highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure for science, innovation, and economic growth. The reforms aim to streamline the science, innovation, and technology system, with a focus on maximizing government funding and driving real-world impact. The AI Strategy emphasizes a balanced approach to regulating AI, leveraging existing laws while fostering innovation and maintaining public trust.

Tags: Digital Infrastructure Science Innovation Technology Craig AI Strategy New Zealand Tertiary Research Excellence Fund Bioeconomy Science Institute Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology REANNZ

Transforming New Zealand's Digital Infrastructure: Science, Innovation, and Technology Reforms

7 months ago | 828 views

The opening remarks express gratitude for the summit's organization and highlight the importance of digital infrastructure in supporting science and innovation. The reforms in the science, innovation, and technology system aim to drive economic growth and maximize government funding for research. Additionally, the AI Strategy focuses on regulating AI to enable innovation while building trust and social license, with a commitment to leveraging existing laws and global partnerships.

Tags: Craig TUANZ Digital Health Association Minister for Science Innovation and Technology Bioeconomy Science Institute Earth Sciences New Zealand New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology Prime Minister’s new Science Innovation and Technology Advisory Council Privacy Commissioner