John Roche named Chief Science Advisor, PM unveils Science Council

John Roche named Chief Science Advisor, PM unveils Science Council

New advisory body to set long-term science and innovation priorities, led by Dr John Roche and chaired by Minister Shane Reti, has been named.

Roche takes out top job as PM’s adviser

Reading Time: 2 minutes Agriculture features heavily in the government’s latest science moves, including appointing Dr John Roche to the long empty position of the prime minister’s chief science adviser. Roche takes up the role, which has been empty for almost a year, moving from his current position as the Ministry for Primary Industries’ chief science adviser. He will also act as deputy chair for the newly formed Prime Minister’s Science and T…

New Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor and Council revealed - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the new Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr John Roche. Members of the newly established Prime Minister’s Science and Technology Advisory Council have also been revealed, with a mandate to advise the government on science and innovation funding priorities, focusing on economic benefits. The SMC asked experts to comment. Dr Lucy Stewart, Co-President, New Zealand Association of Scientists, com…