Back Benches special episode
Back Benches Special - Wednesday 31 August at 9.05pm
We're a country of innovators. We're known for and are proud of our No. 8 Wire mentality.
It may get things done, but is it holding us back? Back Benches is answering your questions in this Spotlight on Science + Innovation Special. Why is it important for us to move beyond the No. 8 wire? How do we transform the backyard inventor into a world class successful businessman?
How do we compete against countries like China and India where Sciences and Maths is a priority? What can teachers do to fight against the idea these subjects are boring? How do we make, as Kiwi scientist Sir Ray Avery suggests, Science sexy?
How can innovations change our biggest industry - Agriculture? Improve Agriculture for the better - better for the environment, better for farmers, better for the bottom line, and most importantly better for our wallets? How do we become world-leaders?
National says their investing our dollars in Science and
Innovation, while Labour says it's not enough. Is it about
spending more money or spending it more efficiently? Or is it
really about making a huge cultural shift? We'll find out as only
Back Benches can with our MPs, experts, and you the audience.
