In December 2010 the Minister of Defence, Dr Wayne Mapp, announced that an independent expert panel has been appointed to review the provision of defence science and technology support in New Zealand.
“Expert advice on scientific and technological issues in defence is essential for the Defence Force to perform the tasks expected of it,” Dr Mapp said. “The Defence White Paper identified the need for a comprehensive external review of the Defence Technology Agency (DTA) and the provision of defence science and technology outcomes for New Zealand. In the coming decades the DTA will be expected to provide high-quality scientific leadership. This review will ensure that.”
The panel is being led by Rear Admiral (Rtd) David Ledson. The other members are the former CEO of the Ministry of Research, Science Technology Dr Helen Anderson, and scientist and entrepreneur Neville Jordan.
The panel is talking with New Zealand stakeholders such as the security sector, science and business communities, as well as looking to overseas experiences and models of successfully delivering defence science and technology.
In addition, the panel welcomes submissions from any interested parties. This survey has been created to allow people to provide their views on five key questions identified by the review panel. The close off date for responses to this public consultation phase is 8am Monday 14 February, 2011.
A final report on the findings of the Review is expected go to the Minister in late March 2011.
Written Submissions
Please send your submission to:
Defence Science Review
New Zealand Defence Force
Defence House
Private Bag 39997
Wellington 6011