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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

First Kiwi Space Activator projects announced

14 May 2026

Three projects are the first recipients of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot programme that provides funding support to help lower barriers for New Zealand space technologies to leave the lab for the skies.

Space Agency

Mission patch designs wanted: young imaginations set to take off

08 May 2026

The recent Artemis II mission has sparked curiosity and excitement about space around the world. To keep that fascination growing here at home, the New Zealand Space Agency is inviting New Zealand students to get creative with a space-themed challenge.

Space Agency

Endeavour Fund projects to receive 2026 extensions

23 April 2026

Sixty-four high-performing Endeavour Fund projects will receive 12-month extensions in 2026 to maintain momentum, support continued scientific activity and retain core research capability.

Science and innovation Science funding

Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council report published

01 April 2026

The Government is backing the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council’s first report.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Second US-New Zealand Space Dialogue

30 March 2026

A bilateral Space Dialogue between the US and New Zealand governments was held in Washington, DC on 23 and 26 March.

Space Agency

Strengthening Māori research partnerships across the science system

30 March 2026

The Government is backing 17 exciting science work programmes that support co‑developed research between Māori‑facing organisations and research providers.

Science funding Science and technology

Establishment Chief Executive appointed for New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

02 March 2026

Andrew Bridgman has been appointed as Establishment Chief Executive of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT).

Science and innovation Science and technology

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