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Creating an Accessible Aotearoa for All! 19 May 2022

MBIE’s purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. Including 1 in 4 New Zealanders that identify as disabled and have a right to accessible information.

Broadcasting and other communications Government
Saving dolphins with advanced aviation and revolutionising tech compliance 12 May 2022

The Airspace Integration Trials programme continues to grow with 2 new partners signing up – MAUI63 and OneReg.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology
MBIE releases report into statutory review of space 12 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today released a report into the operation and effectiveness of New Zealand’s space regulatory regime. A review of the Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Act (OSHAA Act) was required by law after it had been in place for 3 years.

Space Agency Science and technology
Step closer for Aotearoa researchers to access EU funding grants 22 April 2022

New Zealand based researchers are a step closer to accessing Horizon Europe grants to fund their programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Science funding
Funding approved for the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 13 April 2022

16 new projects will receive funding worth $4 million over the next 2 years through the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund (VMCF) 2022.

Science funding Science and innovation
Appointments to Science Board confirmed 04 April 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed new appointments to the Science Board.

Science and innovation
Pyper Vision joins Airspace Integration Trials programme 03 April 2022

New Zealand company Pyper Vision has been announced as the latest industry partner in the Airspace Integration Trails programme.

Science and innovation
$10 million pledge for international collaboration on vaccine research 09 March 2022

New Zealand is continuing to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with a $10 million pledge announced. CEPI is aimed at ending global pandemics, and has a 5-year plan that aims to strengthen the global system for pandemic response and preparedness.

Science funding
New Zealand’s research, science and innovation relationship with the EU set to expand 11 February 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has launched formal Exploratory Talks between Aotearoa New Zealand and the European Union on joining Horizon Europe.

Science and innovation
Refreshed priorities for Antarctic Research 17 December 2021

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Ministry of Primary Industries, Antarctic New Zealand, and the Department of Conservation are pleased to announce new, refreshed, and modern priorities, for New Zealand’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean research under the main theme of global change.

Science and innovation Science funding

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