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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced

01 July 2026

Groundbreaking research in neonatal care that has saved thousands of lives worldwide is among the 2025 Prime Minister’s Science Prize winners announced at a ceremony in Wellington last night.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Government boost to commercialise university research

30 June 2026

The Government has announced a $40.68 million boost over 3 years to help university researchers commercialise their innovations.

Science and innovation

Four research projects partnering with China funded

29 June 2026

Four innovative research projects have been awarded funding through the New Zealand – China Strategic Research Alliance 2025 investment round. Each project will receive $300,000 over the next 3 years, focusing on environmental technologies, an area of shared strategic importance to both countries.

Science funding Science and technology

Patch to the Future winners announced as New Zealand Space Agency marks 10 years

25 June 2026

Young imaginations from across New Zealand are being celebrated with the announcement of the Patch to the Future winners, a competition for students in Years 1–8 to design a mission patch for the New Zealand Space Agency’s 10th anniversary.

Space Agency

2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship winners announced

18 June 2026

7 postgraduate students have been awarded the 2026 New Zealand Space Scholarship and will intern at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.

Space Agency

Government’s Science Investment Plan published

10 June 2026

The Government has released its Science Investment Plan, setting a clear long term direction for how public science investment will drive New Zealand’s economic growth, resilience and prosperity over the next decade.

Science and innovation

New Zealand and Australia strengthen partnership on world-class research infrastructure

09 June 2026

The Government has confirmed New Zealand will continue to access the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne, a world-class research facility that enables scientists to study materials at the molecular level.

Science and innovation

Consultation open now on the New Zealand Relay Service

02 June 2026

MBIE has opened a 6 week targeted consultation, seeking feedback from people who use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZRS) on what services are best needed for its future.

Broadcasting and other communications

MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services

22 May 2026

With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Science and technology Government

New transition fund provides continuity while backing bold ideas

14 May 2026

A streamlined Transition Research Fund has been announced for 2027, aligning science funding with national priorities and supporting a focus on outcomes that benefit New Zealand.

Science and innovation

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