Shane Reti
Shane Reti is a New Zealand politician and member of the National Party, currently serving as the Minister of Science, Innovation, and Technology. He has been involved in various government initiatives aimed at reforming New Zealand's science sector, including the controversial disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation, which has led to significant job cuts within the organization.
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Then-minister of health Dr Shane Reti put in place the 'strongest ministerial intervention' against Health New Zealand’s alleged deteriorating financial performance.
Health NZ’s annual report is not a story of a system on the mend; it’s a real-time demonstration of managed decline
New Zealand· 2026-02-17
Reti said the school would 'change the landscape of medical education in New Zealand'.
Waikato medical school build begins on Hamilton campusNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Shane Reti of the New Zealand National party pledged to more than double Code’s funding.
‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games | Games
United Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Shane Reti's role in science and universities is discussed.
Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Shane Reti is mentioned in the context of a quiz answer.
Target on Chris Bishop’s back as National’s poll slide continues; Labour set for big selection weekend – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Brown acknowledged the advocacy and support of Whangārei MP and former health minister Dr Shane Reti.
Fire damage no setback to carpark expansion at growing Whangārei HospitalNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Whangārei MP, National’s Dr Shane Reti, said the Northland Expressway will bring Northland closer to the rest of the country.
New expressway to cut nearly 40 minutes off trip between Auckland and WhangāreiNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Reti is the Science, Innovation and Technology Minister who kept the rebate at 20%.
Labour pledges bigger video game development rebate to boost studiosNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Minister for Universities Dr Shane Reti gave no indication it might be scrapped if the policy made no impression on completion rates.
The failure of the fees-free policy and how the Government reset might worsen equityNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Dr Shane Reti has been a critical voice in elevating science, innovation and technology in the growth story.
Four ideas to unlock NZ’s next generation of global firms - Mahesh MuralidharNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Dr Shane Reti has been a critical voice in elevating science, innovation and technology in the growth story.
Wellington teacher sex abuse trial: Wife says husband revealed claims after ‘sign from God’New Zealand· 2025-10-07
Former Health Minister Shane Reti said at the time he had sought urgent options to address nitrous oxide use after reports of its rising popularity as a recreational drug among young people.
Nitrous oxide containers dumped near RotoruaNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Shane Reti was rated 2.57/5 for his performance in Universities.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Shane Reti was the previous holder of the health portfolio before it was given to Simeon Brown.
NZ spends more on health than most countries - so why is our health system still sick?New Zealand· 2025-09-22
Dr. Shane Reti was the Health Minister during discussions about health funding pressures.
Budget 2025: Confidential documents reveal new details of KiwiSaver, health funding, $8.5b holeNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
Shane Reti was the Health Minister at the time of the briefing regarding gynaecology oncologist staffing levels in New Zealand.
Health NZ preparing to send gynaecological cancer patients to Australia, citing specialist shortageNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Minister of Health Shane Reti described such violence as 'unacceptable' and said hospital staff deserved to feel safe at their work.
Aucklander Jacob Mataia sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore HospitalNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
Shane Reti, the Minister for Science, Technology and High-Risk Trial And Error, says the government has decided to take a 'she’ll be right approach' to the arrival of AI.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Road Cone Hotline identifies over 650 total losersNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, announced funding for new joint NZ-Nasa research projects.
Canterbury unveils $1b aerospace plan with workforce and diversity goalsNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Shane Reti is the Minister for Universities talking about realigning staff-to-student ratios.
NZ Government’s progress overshadowed by global economic, political risks – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
Shane Reti was the former Health Minister who received a briefing from Health NZ.
Private hospitals may be asked to pay for surgeon trainingNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
Shane Reti is the Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister who flagged the need for a medium-term plan for the buildings.
Budget 2025: Tech boss’ withering takeNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
The previous Health Minister Shane Reti had heard a lot from Tom Rutherford about ensuring the Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui communities were adequately served.
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford pushes for 24/7 urgent care clinic in Pāpāmoa after pre-Budget announcementNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Shane Reti discussed the need for a presence of the new advanced technology public research organisation in Auckland.
Callaghan Innovation lays off start-up support team, Auckland mayor makes tech grabNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Reti has faced challenges in his role as Health Minister, struggling with the political aspects of the position.
Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Shane Reti, who picked up Science when he lost Health, is now shepherding it through Parliament.
Shackles are set to be cast off gene technology - what the Gene Technology Bill means for NZNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Shane Reti, a former Health Minister, criticized medical officers of health for opposing a McDonald's in Wanaka.
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters take very different styles to world stage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Former Health Minister Shane Reti's responses left Ginny Andersen with more questions than answers.
Health NZ refuses to release rent costs for Lower Hutt sick baby unit that doesn’t existNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Shane Reti was the Minister of Health who issued a sharp response regarding the NPHS's comments.
Best intentions: The reasons leftist governments can’t build infrastructureNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Luxon’s decision to swap Shane Reti out of health and give it to Simeon Brown.
Opinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle amid Chris Hipkins’ back to basics State of the NationNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
