Primary resources sciences and technologies in New Zealand

This web page has been set up by researchers with interests in the sciences related to primary resources in New Zealand. It contains information about New Zealand's involvement and capability in primary resources research, and contacts to some of the researchers involved in these sciences in New Zealand.

Royal Society Committee on Primary Resources

The Royal Society Committee on Primary Resources was established in 1994, and represents one of the Electoral Colleges of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

• Terms of reference
• Committee membership
• Approved work plans for the current year
• Latest annual report to Society Council
• Meeting Minutes
• Archive Documents

Terms of Reference

1. The creation, Terms of Reference, and duration of the committee shall be approved by the Society Council.
2. The Committee will be chaired by the Primary Resources representative elected by the Primary Resources Electoral College to serve on the RSNZ Council. The Chair's term of office will be for the duration of the time that he/she serves on the Council of the RSNZ (usually two years but renewable to at most 4 years)
3. The current constituent societies of the Primary Resources Electoral College are the NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science, Agronomy Society of New Zealand, NZ Society of Animal Production, NZ Society of Forestry, NZ Grassland Assn, NZ Plant Protection Society, NZ Society of Soil Science, and NZ Veterinary Association. Each of these societies will appoint a member to serve on the committee. Normally the member will be the current President or nominee, of the member society.,
4. The term of office of the committee shall normally be for two years or for the duration of the committee, if less. If the committee's term is longer than two years then half of the members shall stand down at the completion of each two years and will be eligible for renewal or replacement.
5. The committee shall adhere to the Society's Code of Ethics.
6. The committee will provide a plan outlining its proposed activity to the Council for approval subject to budget. The plan will be updated annually.
7. The committee will propose an annual budget to the CEO prior to the Royal Society's annual budget finalisation.
8. The committee will provide an annual report to the Society Council.
9. The Royal Society officer assigned to the committee is responsible for all minutes and administrative matters of the committee.
10. The committee shall advise the CEO and Society Council on all matters of concern and respond to any request.
11. The committee will provide a forum for constituent scientific societies to share knowledge and experience, and to develop collaborative approaches to challenges and issues.
12. The committee will anticipate issues relating to primary resource S&T and develop advice to the Royal Society Council and Government based on consultation with constituent society members.
13. The committee will promote public awareness of the achievements of science and technology in primary resources science and technology.
14. The committee will increase awareness of career opportunities and promote professional development, high ethical standards, and excellence in primary resource science and technology.

Committee members

List correct at 04/07/08

• Dr Neville Jopson mrsnz (Chair), Abacus Biotech Ltd, PO Box 5585, DUNEDIN   Phone: 03 477 6375   Fax: 03 477 6376   Email: njopson at abacusbio.co.nz   NZ Animal Production Soc
• Dr M Gibb, Veterinary Association of NZ Inc, Level 2, 44 Victoria Street, WELLINGTON   Phone: 04 4710484   Fax: 04 471 0494
• Dr P D Kemp , Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, PALMERSTON NORTH   Phone: (06) 356 9099   Email: p.kemp at massey.ac.nz   Agronomy Soc
• Mr JA Lancashire, 77 The Esplanade, Raumati South, KAPITI   Phone: 04 9021766   Email: lancs at paradise.net.nz   NZ Inst of Agricultural Science
• Dr AD Mackay , AgResearch, Private Bag 11008, PALMERSTON NORTH   Phone: 06 356 8019   Email: Alec.Mackay at agresearch.co.nz
• Associate Professor EG Mason mrsnz, School of Forestry, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, CHRISTCHURCH   Phone: 03 3642584   Fax: 03 3642124   Email: euan.mason at canterbury.ac.nz
• Dr A Rahman qso mrsnz, AgResearch, Ruakura Research Centre, Private Bag 3123, HAMILTON   Phone: 07 838 5280   Fax: 07 838 5073   Email: anis.rahman at agresearch.co.nz   NZ Plant Protection Soc
• Mrs Gill Sutherland, The Royal Society of New Zealand, PO Box 598, WELLINGTON   Phone: 04 472 7421   Fax: 04 473 1841   Email: gill.sutherland at rsnz.org
• Mr Ross White, NZ Grassland Association, P O Box 8099, Gardens, DUNEDIN   Phone: 64 3 470 0712   Fax: 64 3 473 6495   Email: eo at grassland.org.nz   NZ Grassland Assn

Archive

• The importance of high productivity in the primary sector to the New Zealand economy (Workshop, May 2007)
• Gene technology: benefits and risks (Conference in 1997)
• Scientists endorse gene technology, Sept 1998

For additions/corrections to this document please contact: Gill Sutherland , Executive Officer, RSNZ Committee on Primary Resources Ph. +64-4-470 5784, fax +64-4-473 1841