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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

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

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

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

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

New Board to streamline research funding

28 January 2026

The Government has appointed the inaugural Research Funding New Zealand Board, set up to streamline research funding and enable greater impact for New Zealand.

Science and innovation

Concepts selected for AI Research Platform

18 December 2025

Five concepts have secured seed funding to develop more detailed proposals for phase 2 of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology’s work to establish a national platform for AI research.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

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