Moment of truth: Is innovation a priority for National?

Moment of truth: Is innovation a priority for National?
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Peter Griffin
Christopher Luxon’s weekend Cabinet reshuffle has dealt a blow to the science and innovation sectors’ aspirations, with an underperforming MP now tasked with steering through long overdue changes.Judith Collins's competence as a seasoned minister has been prized more than the passion she had for her “beloved” science, innovation and technology portfolio, which now goes to a newly demoted Dr Shane Reti, who will also be the dedicated minister for universities. He now faces a baptism of fire in his new portfolio a...

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