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New Zealand and UK agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions

21 October 2024

The New Zealand and UK space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another.

Space Agency

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

Reach for the stars with an opportunity to intern at NASA

20 September 2024

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year.

Space Agency

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

Gene technology milestone

13 August 2024

New Zealand is set to reap the benefits of gene technology following Government decisions on a new regulatory regime.

Economic Development Science and technology Government

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

Trans-Tasman space research opportunity

24 July 2024

The government has announced four trans-Tasman space research projects and is calling for proposals for 4 more collaborative studies, focused on Earth observation.

Space Agency

Celebrating New Zealand’s space and emerging aviation success

08 July 2024

The government is calling for applications for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Space Prizes.

Space Agency Science and technology

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

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