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2009 Winners Reflect on Prize win

Monday, 23 August, 2010

2009 Prize winners discuss how the Prizes have made an impact in their lives. Read more...

Call for  Science Teacher Nominations

Thursday, 10 June, 2010

2009 Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize recipient Paul Lowe calls for teacher nominations for the 2010 Prize. Read more...

Nominations open for New Zealand’s most valuable science prizes

Wednesday, 19 May, 2010

Hon Dr Wayne Mapp has officially launched the 2010 round of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. To read the media release click here. Read more...

The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives.

They are an opportunity for the people of New Zealand to celebrate the contribution of our current scientists and to encourage those of the future.

The Prizes will highlight the significance of science by telling the story of our successes and achievements.

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The 2010 round of the following Prizes are now open

The rest of the prizes are now closed for 2010.

Prize Results:
The Results of The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes will be notified via this website.