Media Releases
2 May 2008 - No Environmental Impact from Genetically Modified Research Trees
Field Trial Provides New Science.
8 April 2008 - Ensuring the sustainability of New Zealand's forests
Ensuring the sustainability of forestry production in New Zealand is now possible thanks to productivity indicators identified by Crown Research Institute, Scion.
18 March 2008 - Purpose Grown Energy Forests the Key to Self-Sufficiency
Purpose-grown energy forests if planted today could meet all of New Zealand’s future transport fuel and heat energy needs, without threatening the country’s important agricultural industry, according to a study completed by Crown Research Institute, Scion.
3 March 2008 - New Zealand Research Expertise Sought at International Renewable Energy Conference
Dr Tom Richardson, chief executive of Crown Research Institute Scion, is one of a 10-strong New Zealand delegation heading to the United States this week, presenting at the U.S. Government hosted Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008).
3 March 2008 - Transport fuels from New Zealand biomass a reality
Biofuels generated from New Zealand-grown softwood feedstocks have been identified as a feasible, large scale option for meeting both the low-carbon transport vision of the Government’s 2007 Energy Strategy (NZES) and Biofuels Sales Obligation (BSO), say the authors of a report by the New Zealand Lignocellulosic Bioethanol Initiative.
21 February 2008 - Rain puts dampener on experimental burns
Fire researchers from Scion, supported by numerous rural fire agencies, have conducted a large research project that involved setting fire to privately owned Canterbury scrub to improve understanding of fire behaviour on steep slopes.
11 February 2008 - Scientists shed light on new quarantine methods
Sightings of strange lights in the forests of Nelson’s Pigeon valley could increase this week, but the reason behind this unearthly illumination is less mysterious than it appears.
18 December 2007 - Scion wins MAF contract to carbon footprint forestry industry
Scion has been awarded a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) contract to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or the carbon footprint, of the entire forestry industry supply chain.
7 December 2007 - NZ and Argentina forestry scientists to collaborate on climate change
New Zealand and Argentina forestry scientists have agreed to collaborate on a study of the impacts of climate change on southern hemisphere beech (Nothofagus) forests.
7 December 2007 - Scion Scholarship will help budding scientist
Budding scientist Blanche Edwards has been given a helping hand towards her future science career, thanks to a scholarship from Rotorua-based Crown Research Institute, Scion.
29 November 2007 - Scion to Assist Fonterra to Measure and Monitor Carbon Footprint
Fonterra today announced the appointment of the University of New South Wales, Scion and AgResearch to measure the dairy co-operative’s carbon footprint of its major products.
5 November 2007 - Dairy conversions of plantation forests threaten native species
Land conversion to dairy farming could threaten some of New Zealand’s native plants and birds if it isn’t done carefully, says a biodiversity scientist.
9 October 2007 - Study shows wood pellet burners improve air quality in Rotorua
With nightly winter fires nearly over for 2007, Rotorua home owners are being urged to consider switching to clean burning wood pellet burners before next winter.
8 October 2007 - Applications open for 2007 Scion Suffrage Centennial Scholarship
Crown Research Institute Scion has extended the entry criteria for its annual Suffrage Centennial Scholarship. The 2007 scholarship has just been launched.
4 October 2007 - Forestry attracts major funding boost for research
A new entity known as Future Forests Research Ltd (FFR), formed by the New Zealand forest industry and Crown Research Institute, Scion, is driving a major expansion in forestry research activity.
4 October 2007 - New CEO appointed to lead Future Forests Research
Future Forests Research Ltd (FFR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Dale as Chief Executive Officer for the newly formed management company.
17 September 2007 - CSIRO and Scion recommit to Ensis
Scion and Australia’s CSIRO have confirmed their commitment to continue their science collaboration, developed through their joint venture Ensis, in the forest and forest industries research domain. Ensis has been in operation since 2004.
11 September 2007 - Rotorua scientist receives Marsden Fund award
A Rotorua scientist has received a prestigious Marsden Fund award for his work investigating how inanga (or whitebait) maintain their internal equilibrium during their transition through waters of differing salt levels.
20 June 2007 - Research looks at native trees and carbon emissions
Are our native trees adding to or reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions? That’s the question Rotorua scientists are hoping to answer with one of their current research projects.
31 May 2007 - Rotorua scientist wins travel award
A Rotorua scientist is off to the United States in August to present her research at an international conference, after winning a prestigious Fulbright Travel Award.
2 April 2007 - Scientists aim to improve wastewater
Cleaner wastewater entering New Zealand’s waterways is the vision of two scientists at Rotorua Crown Research Institute Scion, and their work is a step closer thanks to scholarships received by the pair.
27 March 2007 - Rotorua Scientist Wins Prestigious Award
Rotorua scientist Russell Burton, from Crown Research Institute Scion, has been recognised for his contribution to advancing chemical engineering knowledge in New Zealand, and service to the bioprocessing industries.
15 March 2007 - Solving Leaky Homes at Science in the Park
The public will get a rare insight from leading scientists into why the leaky home situation happened and how it might be avoided in the future at Science in the Park in Rotorua later this month.
11 March 2007 - Learn from Lemonade at Science in the Park
Lemonade and factory wastewater don't sound related – but if you come to Scion's Science in the Park later this month you might just learn about a common process linking the two.
7 February 2007 - Online calculators help sawmillers utilise wood-waste for energy
New Zealand sawmillers are being encouraged to find economic value in wood waste, with the help of a range of online bioenergy calculators.
31 January 2007 - Gorse destroying water quality
Gorse could be destroying the quality of our water and action must be taken now to rid the country of the noxious weed, says a senior scientist involved in a Rotorua study on the weed.
24 January 2007 - Helping future victims of rural fire
Helping rural communities recover from wildfires is the aim of a study into a significant fire in Canterbury that occurred three years ago.
23 January 2007 - NZ CRIs join forces with leading US enzyme discovery company to develop NZ biofuels industry
New Zealand Crown Research Institutes Scion and AgResearch have formed a research programme with US-based Diversa Corporation (Nasdaq: DVSA) which could ultimately see New Zealand’s entire vehicle fleet running on New Zealand-grown and manufactured biofuels.
3 January 2007 - Scion, ArborGen sign deal to benefit global forestry, develop novel bio-based products
Crown Research Institute Scion and ArborGen LLC have signed a multi-million dollar partnership deal in a move that will not only benefit the New Zealand forestry industry and help to build significant biomaterials expertise, but will also benefit the productivity of plantation forestry worldwide.
15 November 2006 - Maori student completes Masters degree in science
Rotorua’s Erina Hingston (Ngati Manawa, Ngati Porou, Tuwharetoa and Te Arawa) graduated last week at the University of Waikato with a Masters degree with first class honours in molecular biology.
10 November 2006 - Keeping it fresh
Members of the public will be able to attend a free community forum at the upcoming NZ Freshwater Sciences Society conference in Rotorua to hear and ask questions of some of New Zealand’s leading lake scientists.
1 November 2006 - Forest research developments to benefit economy and environment
Forest growing and harvesting research in New Zealand is about to reach a new level with research organisations and businesses partnering together to steer the future direction of innovation in this vital sector.
25 October 2006 - Major science highlights for Scion in past financial year
The 2005/06 financial year was a challenging but successful year for Crown Research Institute Scion, said Scion Chairman, Dr Russ Ballard, in announcing the organisation’s annual result.
9 October 2006 - Discovering brown gold beneath our feet
Forget your stocks, bonds and savings, its actually soil that makes the world go round and more than 150 soil science delegates will be in Rotorua later this year to prove it.
28 September 2006 - Forestry Software Company Gets Microsoft Accreditation
The forestry industry looks set to have better technology at its fingertips with the announcement that ATLAS Technology has become a Microsoft Certified Partner.
20 September 2006 - Scion and CSIRO strengthen commitment to Ensis
Scion and CSIRO today announced a re-organisation of its unincorporated joint venture, Ensis, in a move that streamlines management, support services and governance, and takes the business into a new phase of development.
6 September 2006 - Scion's technology purchased by leading European wood acetylation company
Technology devleoped at Crown Research Institute Scion in Rotorua has been purchased by Titan Wood Limited, a UK based company that leads the field in the commercial production of acetylated wood.
24 August 2006 - Applications open for Scion Suffrage Scholarship
Crown Research Institute Scion is calling for applicants for its annual Suffrage Scholarship, aimed at encouraging female students into a career in science.
23 August - A New Look at Virtual Real Estate
A researcher from Rotorua's Crown Research Institute, Scion, has completed a study on the modern home buyer to discover how web-surfing is affecting the real estate market.
28 July 2006 - Scion Appoints New Directors
Crown Research Institute Scion, based in Rotorua, has announced three new appointments to its board of directors.
19 July 2006 - Worms turn on pulp mill waste
Scion researchers in Rotorua are turning to worms in a bid to find environmentally-friendly ways of processing pulp mill waste.
24 May 2006 - Scion makes unique donation to RDA
Rotorua’s Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has just received a donation with a difference – two truck loads of wood chips from Crown Research Institute Scion.
26 January 2006 - Scion has double representation at Commonwealth Games
Two Scion employees have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March. Mountain-biker Sonia Foote and mountain bike coach John Lee received notification they will compete at the Commonwealth Games in the last 24 hours.
19 December, 2005 - Key science appointment at Scion
Crown Research Institute Scion, based in Rotorua, has announced the appointment of Dr Elspeth MacRae as its Group Manager Biomaterials Research. The GM Biomaterials Research will oversee Scion’s three biomaterials science units – Cellwall Biotechnology, Biomaterials Engineering and Eco Smart Technologies.
13 December 2005 - Scion awards 2005 Suffrage Centennial Scholarship
Two local high school students have received a boost to their upcoming tertiary study thanks to a scholarship from Rotorua-based Crown Research Institute, Scion. Katie Clark from Rotorua Lakes High School and Kerry Charles from John Paul College are the 2005 recipients of the 12th annual Suffrage Centennial Scholarship. The two students receive a $1500 cash grant as well as guaranteed vacation work for the duration of their undergraduate study.
25 November 2005 - University timber designs receive Scion award
Three University of Auckland School of Architecture students have been awarded prizes for their individual timber designs from Crown Research Institute, Scion. The winning designs included temporary shelters for the Pacific Islands, a marine laboratory and a residential building.
18 November 2005 - Harakeke industry takes a step forward at Rotorua hui
Nearly 100 scientists, businesspeople, weavers and landowners gathered at Crown Research Institute, Scion, in Rotorua on November 18 to attend a hui focussing on potential opportunities available to the emerging Harakeke (New Zealand flax) industry in New Zealand.
12 August 2005 - Plant Based Houses: Future Homes for NZ
A house made entirely of plant based materials including flooring, insulation, acoustic padding, roofing and wall claddings.
3 August 2005 - Scion appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Scion Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tom Richardson today announced the appointment of Mr Lionel Jeyaraj as its new Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Manager.
12 July 2005 - PPCnz forms standalone business
Former Scion unit, Plant Protection Chemistry NZ Ltd (PPCNZ), forms independent research and development company.
29 June 2005 - New chair on Scion Board
Dr Russ Ballard appointed as new Chairman of Scion.
28 June 2005 - Ensis puts on a growth spurt
Ensis expands to become one of the world's largest integrated forestry and forest products research organisations.
23 June 2005 - New head for Trans-Tasman joint venture
A new Chief Executive has been appointed by Ensis – the trans-Tasman forestry research joint venture established by Scion (formerly Forest Research) and Australia’s CSIRO Division of Forestry and Forest Products.
30 May 2005 - Forest Research announces new Brand
Forest Research, announces its new new trading name of "Scion".
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