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19 December 2003
Heading towards an NGI network in New Zealand
Real progress being made in establishment of New Zealand NGI network.
In recent months NGI-NZ, now an incorporated Society, has made significant steps towards the establishment of a high-speed network for research, education and innovation in New Zealand. It has conducted Request for Offer processes for the national and international components of the network, held wide-reaching discussions with prospective members, and engaged various Government groupings in dialogue about funding and user needs.
"This extensive groundwork means we have the background knowledge and framework for a quick implementation of the network," says Tone Borren.
The New Zealand Government is now looking at its own funding policy for such a network through a multi-portfolio led steering group. That group is expected to report on its findings before the end of the year. NGI-NZ is helping the Government with its analysis and the outcome of those deliberations will in turn help determine the costs associated with access to the network.
"The NGI-NZ Society has also been asked by Government to ensure that its membership is inclusive," says Tone Borren. "This is a current focus for the Society and we are confident we will be able to demonstrate value to a wide range of member organisations, involving them at a senior level."
"With this in mind I am happy to announce that the Crown Research Institute HortResearch has just become a full member of the Society, as well as Crop & Food Research and Landcare Research."
Other members of NGI-NZ include the National Library, InternetNZ and Natural History New Zealand.
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