Research, Science and Technology

Research

1. Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
   • The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology invests in research, science and technology (RS&T) on behalf of the New Zealand Government.
   • http://www.frst.govt.nz
   • Source: Foundation for Research, Science, and Technology (NZ Govt)
2. Ministry of Research, Science and Technology
   • MoRST provides science and technology policy advice and related services to Government.
   • http://www.morst.govt.nz
   • Source: Ministry of Research, Science, and Technology (NZ Govt)

Population

1. 2006 Census Data
   • Get statistics and graphs on all aspects of New Zealand life from the 2006 census.
   • http://www.stats.govt.nz/census/default.htm
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)
2. Current population
   • See how many people live in New Zealand.
   • http://www.stats.govt.nz/populationclock.htm
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)
3. People and communities
   • Statistics on everything from age, education and life expectancy to households and the road toll.
   • http://www.stats.govt.nz/people/default.htm
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)
4. Statistics by area
   • See statistics relating to regions, towns and suburbs and use WebMap to focus on a particular area.
   • http://www.stats.govt.nz/statistics-by-area/default.htm
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)

Statistics

1. Statisphere
   • A gateway to statistics from government agencies with information on how official statistics are collected and managed.
   • http://www.statisphere.govt.nz
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)
2. Statistics New Zealand
   • Get the latest news and national figures and search for statistics about New Zealand's people, economy and the environment.
   • http://www.stats.govt.nz/default.htm
   • Source: Statistics New Zealand (NZ Govt)

Dates and times

1. Daylight saving
   • See when daylight saving starts and finishes, and find out about New Zealand standard time.
   • http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Daylight-Saving-Index?OpenDocument
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
2. Public holidays
   • See the dates of public holidays in New Zealand.
   • http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/holidays_act_2003/dates/
   • Source: Department of Labour (NZ Govt)
3. Government funded research
   • See government-funded research projects underway and find out about how funding is allocated.
   • http://www.morst.govt.nz/
   • Source: Ministry of Research, Science, and Technology (NZ Govt)
4. Crown Research Institutes
   • Gateway to the government institutes doing research on everything from crops to geology.
   • http://www.morst.govt.nz/rst-links/crown-research-institutes/
   • Source: Ministry of Research, Science, and Technology (NZ Govt)
5. Royal Society of New Zealand
   • Conferences, news, contacts, funding and more from New Zealand's national academy of sciences.
   • http://www.rsnz.org/
   • Source: Royal Society of New Zealand (Non NZ Govt)

Weather

1. Met Service
   • Get weather conditions and forecasts for all around New Zealand.
   • http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php
   • Source: Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (NZ Govt)