Articles tagged with Margaret
New Appointments to New Zealand Health Research Council Board Announced
3 weeks ago | 193 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has appointed Dr Margaret Whilsher, Dr Colin McArthur, and Paul Foster-Bell to the Health Research Council (HRC) Board for three-year terms, while reappointing Professor Lester Levy as Chair and Jeroen Douwes as Deputy Chair. The HRC is responsible for managing government investment in health research, advising on policy, administering funds, and promoting research findings. These appointments aim to ensure a strong, stable Board to provide effective governance amid significant science sector reforms.
Tags: Simeon Brown Margaret Whilsher Colin McArthur Lester Levy Jeroen Douwes Cameron Grant Brett Cowan James MacLaurin Frances HughesDriving Innovation: Advancing New Zealand's Science and Technology Sector Towards Prosperity
9 months ago | 1262 viewsThe speaker extends thanks and acknowledgments to various individuals for their contributions to advancing New Zealand's photonics and quantum sectors. The government emphasizes its commitment to investing in emerging technologies like quantum, AI, and advanced materials to drive economic growth and create high-value jobs. Reforms include consolidating Crown Research Institutes, establishing new public research organizations, and setting up advisory councils to prioritize national science investments and boost commercialization efforts.
Tags: Margaret Katrina Dr Cathy Foley Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck Robinson Research Institute New Zealand AI quantum synthetic biology Invest New ZealandGovernment Announces Health New Zealand Board Reestablishment for Improved Healthcare Delivery
10 months ago | 1661 viewsThe Government is today announcing the reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board, with new appointments to drive its priority of ensuring timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The re-established Health New Zealand Board will take over from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year to stabilise the organisation and set a clear direction. “Under Professor Lester Levy’s leadership as Commissioner, Health New Zealand has delivered a strong financial plan, and a clear Health Delivery Plan is now in place.
Tags: Government Health New Zealand Board Simeon Brown Professor Lester Levy Andrew Connolly Hamiora Bowkett Dr Margaret Wilsher Mark Binns James Christmas Sarah Sinclair