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flag New Zealand’s new Bioeconomy Science Institute cuts 134 jobs, including 86 scientists, sparking concern over science and economic risks.

flag The newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute in New Zealand is cutting 134 jobs, including 86 science roles, less than a year after its creation through the merger of four Crown research bodies. flag The layoffs, part of a financial improvement process, follow earlier cuts at other research institutes and the dissolution of Callaghan Innovation, resulting in over 600 science positions lost nationwide. flag Critics, including the Public Service Association, say the reductions undermine scientific capacity, contradict government advisory warnings, and threaten economic growth and climate resilience. flag The government has not explained the rationale behind the cuts.

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