新西兰科学部长因拖延解决部门资金削减和失业问题而面临批评。 New Zealand's science minister faces criticism for delays in addressing sector funding cuts and job losses.

新西兰科学、创新和技术部长朱迪思·柯林斯 （Judith Collins） 因涉嫌在科学部门问题上不作为而受到拯救科学联盟的抨击。 New Zealand's Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Judith Collins is under fire from the Save Science Coalition for alleged inaction on science sector issues. 小组批评Collins拖延改革,未能发表科学系统咨询小组的报告,担心由于资金削减和该部门500多个就业机会削减,导致熟练科学家流失。 The group criticizes Collins for delaying reforms and failing to release reports from the Science System Advisory Group, amid concerns over the loss of skilled scientists due to funding cuts and over 500 job cuts in the sector. 柯林斯承认正在进行一项审查,但尚未解决联盟关切的问题。 Collins has acknowledged a review is underway but has not yet addressed the coalition's concerns.