Academy of the Royal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand is an independent, national academy of sciences, as well as a federation of some 60 scientific and technological societies, and also a society with individual members. First established in 1867, the Royal Society of New Zealand is modeled on the Royal Society (London) and its main aims are: a) to foster in the New Zealand community a culture that supports science and technology, including (without limitation) i) The promotion of public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of science and technology; and ii) The advancement of science and technology education; b) to encourage, promote, and recognize excellence in science and technology; c) to provide an infrastructure and other support for the professional needs and development of scientists and technologists; d) to establish and administer for members a code of professional standards and ethics in science and technology; e) to provide expert advice on important public issues to the Government and the community; and f) to do all other lawful things which the Council considers conducive to the advancement and promotion of science and technology in New Zealand.
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