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United Kingdom and New Zealand strengthen space research and innovation partnership

02 October 2026

New Zealand and the United Kingdom are deepening cooperation in space research and innovation through a new collaboration connecting researchers, businesses and government organisations in both countries.

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Plans focus science investment on stronger economy and society

02 October 2026

New plans will direct science, innovation and technology investment toward growing New Zealand's economy, strengthening public-good research and delivering long-term benefits for New Zealanders, says Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment General Manager Science Gina Williamson.

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New platform provides a system-wide view of New Zealand research

23 September 2026

The New Zealand Research Information System (NZRIS) is now live, providing a new national platform that brings together information on research funding and research activity from across New Zealand’s research, science and innovation system.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology discovery phase for quantum technologies

10 December 2025

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology has launched a discovery phase to explore the development of a national quantum technologies research platform.

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NZ partners with Korea to advance quantum communication technology

08 December 2025

New Zealand and the Republic of Korea are partnering on 3 exciting projects aiming to make quantum communication more practical and secure over long distances.

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Māori research to drive economic growth

05 December 2025

The Government is investing in 19 ambitious projects that turn Māori knowledge and science into economic opportunities for New Zealand.

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