2011 Media Releases
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02/12/2011 Scion supports future scientist with Suffrage Scholarship
Crown Research Institute Scion has awarded Rotorua Girls High School student Rachelle Gordon the 2011 Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship.
Crown Research Institute Scion has awarded Rotorua Girls High School student Rachelle Gordon the 2011 Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship.
16/11/2011 Films in the Redwoods
A film screening in the Redwood Forest will allow the public a bird’s eye view of the world’s tallest trees.
A film screening in the Redwood Forest will allow the public a bird’s eye view of the world’s tallest trees.
11/10/2011 Applications open for Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship
Crown Research Institute Scion is giving female senior science students in the Bay of Plenty an exciting opportunity to kick-start their science career with the annual Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship.
Crown Research Institute Scion is giving female senior science students in the Bay of Plenty an exciting opportunity to kick-start their science career with the annual Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship.
03/10/2011 Scion posts solid financial performance
Crown Research Institute Scion today announced a solid financial result for the year ending 30 June 2011, posting a profit after tax of $1.8 million.
Crown Research Institute Scion today announced a solid financial result for the year ending 30 June 2011, posting a profit after tax of $1.8 million.
14/09/2011 Scion’s water quality technology licensed to South Waikato company
A novel way to improve the water quality of lakes and other waterways, developed at Crown Research Institute Scion, has been licensed to Blue Pacific Minerals based in Tokoroa.
A novel way to improve the water quality of lakes and other waterways, developed at Crown Research Institute Scion, has been licensed to Blue Pacific Minerals based in Tokoroa.
06/09/2011 Scion announces Packaging Council award winner
Crown Research Institute Scion is delighted to announce the winner of the Scion Award for Conceptual Design by a tertiary student as part of the Environmental Packaging Awards.
Crown Research Institute Scion is delighted to announce the winner of the Scion Award for Conceptual Design by a tertiary student as part of the Environmental Packaging Awards.
24/08/2011 Scion hosts 2nd annual bioplastics workshop
Registrations are now open for Scion’s bioplastics workshop to be held on Thursday 20 October in Rotorua.
Registrations are now open for Scion’s bioplastics workshop to be held on Thursday 20 October in Rotorua.
19/07/2011 Scion licenses a revolutionary wood plastic reinforcer
Scion has negotiated a licensing agreement with Sonae Indústria Group for the manufacture and sale of an exciting new wood plastic pellet technology.
Scion has negotiated a licensing agreement with Sonae Indústria Group for the manufacture and sale of an exciting new wood plastic pellet technology.
16/06/2011 Carbon cash could save marginal farms
Cash for carbon : For poorer classes of land, particularly eroding hill country, carbon forestry offers a number of financial and environmental advantages.
Cash for carbon : For poorer classes of land, particularly eroding hill country, carbon forestry offers a number of financial and environmental advantages.
31/05/2011 Innovative technology piloted at Rotorua
A thermal oxidation pilot plant, opened today in Rotorua by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, has been developed by Scion as an initiative of the “Waste 2 Gold” biosolids research programme into organic waste utilisation.
A thermal oxidation pilot plant, opened today in Rotorua by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, has been developed by Scion as an initiative of the “Waste 2 Gold” biosolids research programme into organic waste utilisation.
09/05/2011 Scion Timber Design Studio Award Winners
The annual awards, held in conjunction with the University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning, recognise excellent design in studio projects using timber.
The annual awards, held in conjunction with the University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning, recognise excellent design in studio projects using timber.
06/04/2011 Buddleia weevil laying waste to weeds
The Chinese weevil, Cleopus japonicus was released in 2006 by Crown Research Institute Scion as a sustainable weed control measure. Scion identified the Cleopus weevil as a suitable candidate for biological control because it eats buddleia and nothing else.
The Chinese weevil, Cleopus japonicus was released in 2006 by Crown Research Institute Scion as a sustainable weed control measure. Scion identified the Cleopus weevil as a suitable candidate for biological control because it eats buddleia and nothing else.
14/03/2011 Student photo competition winners
Scion’s Chief Executive Dr Warren Parker announced the winners of the BOP student photography competition at the Science in the Park open day on Saturday 12 March.
Scion’s Chief Executive Dr Warren Parker announced the winners of the BOP student photography competition at the Science in the Park open day on Saturday 12 March.
07/03/2011 Scion welcomes new Chief Executive
Today Dr Warren Parker began his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Crown Research Institute Scion.
Today Dr Warren Parker began his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Crown Research Institute Scion.
07/03/2011 Scion celebrates International Year of Forests
Scion is using its ‘Science in the Park’ open day on Saturday 12 March as an opportunity to celebrate the International Year of Forests.
Scion is using its ‘Science in the Park’ open day on Saturday 12 March as an opportunity to celebrate the International Year of Forests.
07/03/2011 Open Day will go off with a bang
Anyone who enjoys flames and explosions will get plenty of entertainment at Scion’s free open day on Saturday 12 March.
Anyone who enjoys flames and explosions will get plenty of entertainment at Scion’s free open day on Saturday 12 March.
07/03/2011 Scion showcases the wonders of wood
At Scion’s free open day on Saturday 12 March, the public can learn why wood is one of the biggest and best natural resources available.
At Scion’s free open day on Saturday 12 March, the public can learn why wood is one of the biggest and best natural resources available.
28/02/2011 Scion opens its doors to the public
Rotorua locals interested in learning what ice-cream and rockets have in common will need to keep Saturday 12 March free for Crown Research Institute Scion’s community open day.
Rotorua locals interested in learning what ice-cream and rockets have in common will need to keep Saturday 12 March free for Crown Research Institute Scion’s community open day.
25/01/2011 Wasp released to control gumleaf skeletoniser
Crown Research Institute Scion today released a parasitic wasp in Auckland Domain to control the gumleaf skeletoniser, a caterpillar that has become a serious pest in Auckland parks.
Crown Research Institute Scion today released a parasitic wasp in Auckland Domain to control the gumleaf skeletoniser, a caterpillar that has become a serious pest in Auckland parks.