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Weather forecasting system review update 26 September 2024

The Government has agreed in-principle for work to commence on bringing together the significant capabilities and resources of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NIWA) and the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService).

Science and innovation
72 science projects funded through the Endeavour Fund 13 September 2024

72 science projects have been awarded a total of $236 million through the latest round of the Endeavour Fund.

Science funding
2025 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund opens soon 26 August 2024

The next round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund will open to applications on 28 August 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding
Supporting community-focussed Māori-led research 25 July 2024

The Government’s He tipu ka hua fund is investing in Māori organisations to lead research programmes that will address the challenges and opportunities facing Māori communities.

Science funding Science and innovation
Endeavour Fund Investment Plan 2025-2027 published 02 July 2024

Our largest contestable science fund, the Endeavour Fund, invests in research with the potential to positively transform New Zealand’s economy, environment, and society.

Science and innovation Science funding
Supporting collaborative science with China 17 June 2024

5 new research projects have been awarded funding as part of the New Zealand China Strategic Research Alliance.

Science and innovation Science funding
Seeking organisations to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme 13 June 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking registrations of interest from organisations with the capability, capacity and interest to coordinate the delivery of an Applied Doctorates training scheme.

Science funding
New Zealand Space Scholarship sends students to NASA 06 May 2024

Six of New Zealand’s top tertiary students will intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory or NASA’s Ames Research Center with the support of a New Zealand Space Scholarship.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding
Ground-breaking project between the UK and New Zealand underway 01 May 2024

The first project between the UK and New Zealand as part of a collaborative science, innovation, and technology agreement is underway.

Science and innovation Science and technology
Members appointed to Science System Advisory Group 08 April 2024

The Science System Advisory Group members have been appointed and have begun discussing their work programme.

Science and innovation Science and technology

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