Can NZ afford a $225m science funding boost?

Research, Science and Technology will be a major recipient of funding with the Government pumping $225 million into the sector in next week's budget.

Prime Minister John Key announced today $321m for new initiatives including $96m of reprioritised money over four years.

Mr Key said most government agencies would see no increase in funds in this month's budget but science was a priority and it would get the biggest boost behind health and education.

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