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US government cuts funding for New Zealand scientific celebration

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ Herald1NewsSunday 23 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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The Donald Trump administration has cancelled a grant of approximately NZ$51,580 intended for a Washington function. The event was meant to mark 150 years of scientific cooperation between New Zealand and the United States. Universities New Zealand says there are currently no plans for an alternative event.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2:41pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
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  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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