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Parliamentary Science Forum 2026

View details of the research presentations at the Parliamentary Science Forum in 2026.

Leading experts present Members of Parliament with cutting-edge research important to Aotearoa New Zealand. Held at Parliament, the Forum fosters curiosity and rigorous discussion in a relaxed setting.

The topics are selected in collaboration with Forum partners:

  • Royal Society Te Apārangi
  • Science New Zealand
  • Universities New Zealand
  • Independent Research Association of New Zealand

These are the topics being covered at the Forum this year:

  • Gene technology for farming and pest control

    The first Parliamentary Science Forum of 2026 was held on Rātu Tuesday 17 Hui-tanguru February. Professor Peter Dearden spoke about using gene drives to combat invasive wasps and Dr John Caradus FRSNZ talked about coexistence of genetically modified and organic crops.

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