For the first time in New Zealand economists have carried out a detailed study of the effectiveness of science funding. The non-profit research organisation, Motu, says its research suggests the final selection process of the Marsden Fund is no better than a lottery. Nine to Noon speaks to the director of Motu, Adam Jaffe, as well as the chair of the Marsden Fund council, Juliet Gerrard and the president of the Association of Scientists, Nicola Gaston.
Recent stories from Nine To Noon
- Report details disadvantages faced by blind or low vision Kiwis
- A buyers market but interest rates tipped to rise
- Screentime: Holy Days, Scrubs 2026, Reality Check: Inside ANTM
- How to help kids understand the internet and make it work for them
- Tech: Rooftop satellite station angers residents, US workaround to EU blocked content
Get the RNZ app
for easy access to all your favourite programmes
