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The Back Benches Science & Innovation Special

Published: Thu 18 Aug 2011 10:44 PM
The Back Benches Science & Innovation Special


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Date: Wednesday night Aug 31
Live 9pm sharp.
Come at 8 pm.
Back Bencher pub opp Parliament
Panel: David Shearer (Labour), David Clendon (Greens), Heather Roy (ACT), Nikki Kaye (National)
With hosts Wallace Chapman & Damian Christie
What’s Science & Innovation? What is Research & Development? And how we spend our money on it? Do we need to make science sexy? Whether we spend enough and whether we spend the money effectively? What are the roles of the Government and the private sector?And what part does innovation play in one of our largest sectors agriculture?
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE Andrew Hamilton, CEO of Icehouse, Steve Maharey Vice Chancellor Massey University & Dr William Rolleston of federated Farmers.
Back benches show is always full, so you will need to book ahead for this show. Phone the Back bencher pub 04 472 30 65
A one of a kind political show - New Zealands Live pub politics !
www.tvnz.co.nz/backbenches
ENDS

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