Science & Innovation Sector

Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd (REANNZ)

REANNZ’s core business is to operate an effective advanced network  for use by New Zealand researchers and educationalists.  The network is known as KAREN (Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network).   KAREN consists of a high-speed telecommunications network between national and international research and education institutes.  KAREN is designed to:

·        facilitate universal connectivity throughout the New Zealand and international research and education community,

·        encourage broad participation by the research and education sectors in New Zealand through accessible technology and reasonable pricing,

·        connect the research and education sectors to the broader innovation community for pre-commercial, research and development–based collaboration.

Website: www.reannz.co.nz (opens in a new window)

2008/11 Statement of Intent (.pdf 384kb)

Key Company Data

Company Form	Crown-owned company
Year of Establishment	2005
Head Office	Wellington
Chair (term expiry)	Dr Jim Watson (June 2009)
Board Membership	Prof George Benwell (June 2011)
	Dr Graham Hill (June 2011)
	Carol Moffat (June 2010)
	Dr Rick Pridmore (June 2009)
	Michael Riley (June 2011)
	Jane Taylor (June 2009)
CEO	Donald Clark
Balance Date	30 June
Number of FTE Staff	9

Financial data and staff member information correct as at 1 July 2007.  All other information correct as at 1 July 2008.

CCMAU commentary on 2006/07 performance

REANNZ launched the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network (KAREN) on 15 December 2006.  KAREN is a high-capacity, ultra high-speed network between New Zealand’s tertiary institutions, research organisations, libraries, wananga, schools and museums, and the rest of the world.  By 30 June 2007, 16 members were connected at 28 sites around the country.

REANNZ's Capability Build Advisory Panel identifies opportunities to facilitate and fund capability-building training and pilot activities from the Capability Build Fund.  The Capability Build Advisory Panel approved two tranches of travel grants and committed to one round of development projects in 2006/07.