SMC Alert
22/10/08
Political leaders on the big science issues
The leaders of the country's two biggest political parties, Helen Clark and John Key, have stated their positions and
policies in 10 science-related areas in response to a questionnaire put to them by the Science Media Centre.
To find out where these politicians stand on genetic modification, stem cell research, science education, marine
sustainability and several other issues, visit the Science Media Centre website where the answers are published in full.
The questions are also being put to the minor political parties and will be posted to the SMC website as soon as the
answers are received.
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Notes to Editors
The Science Media Centre (SMC) is an independent source of expert comment and information for journalists covering
science and technology in New Zealand. Our aim is to promote accurate, bias-free reporting on science and technology by
helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. The SMC was established by the Royal Society of New
Zealand with funding from the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. The views expressed in this Science Alert
are those of the individuals and organisations indicated and do not reflect the views of the SMC or its employees. For
further information about the centre, or to offer feedback, please email us at smc@sciencemediacentre.co.nz.