Press Release: Govt blind to risks as science cuts leave Kiwis more vulnerable to natural disasters

‍As one experienced GNS scientist put it: "The underpinning research we do supports government and industry to understand and plan for risk. The research improves knowledge of how and where to build resilient infrastructure and helps to reduce the impact of natural hazards on people and property.



Govt blind to risks as science cuts leave Kiwis more vulnerable to natural disasters

GNS Science cuts net 59 jobs Tally of science roles axed by Govt now over 400 Govt ignores pleas of international science community GNS Science today confirmed final decisions that will see a net 59 roles, around 10% of its workforce, cut, including principal and senior scientists, geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, technicians and support staff. “The Government is wilfully blind to the damage its attack on science is wreaking on our ability to be prepared for future earthquakes or tsunamis,” said Duane Leo, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.

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