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New initiatives support Māori and Pacific Peoples research aspirations

07 February 2023

Government announced a suite of new initiatives to accelerate and support Māori and Pacific Peoples research aspirations to the benefit of all New Zealanders.

Science and innovation Science funding Māori economy Pacific economy Science and technology

Ultra-Fast Broadband roll-out now complete

14 December 2022

Today the Government has marked the completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) roll-out, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest infrastructure deployment projects to date.

Digital economy

Green recovery is an urgent issue, not just an option: APEC Economic Policy Report November 2022

25 November 2022

In 2021, during our Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) host year, we successfully proposed the topic of “Structural Reform and a Green Recovery from Economic Shocks” for the flagship APEC Economic Policy Report (AEPR). The report has been endorsed by member economies and published during APEC Leaders Week, November 2022.

Science and innovation Economic Development

Applications open for Creative and Cultural Events Incubator

08 November 2022

Applications opened on 1 November 2022 for the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator investment fund which provides up to $300,000 to events that highlight New Zealand’s diverse culture and build national pride.

Māori economy Pacific economy Economic Development

Starting the roll on the consultation for the screen sector funding options

27 October 2022

The Government is consulting on options to lift the value of its investment in the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.

Screen sector

The next step in Aotearoa New Zealand’s digital journey

15 September 2022

The Government has released Te Rautaki Matihiko mō Aotearoa – The Digital Strategy for Aotearoa, setting out a vision and plan to support New Zealand’s people, communities, economy, and environment to flourish and prosper in the digital era.

Digital economy Broadcasting and other communications

Kickstarting the national engagement with the Startup Advisors Council

05 September 2022

The Startup Advisors Council is undertaking a series of nationwide stakeholder consultations with members of New Zealand’s start-up ecosystem.

Economic Development

New connectivity funding for more rural homes and businesses

15 June 2022

The Government has announced how $60 million in new funding to improve rural connectivity will be allocated. This funding, allocated through Budget 2022, will help bring access to better connectivity to more New Zealanders in rural and remote parts of the country.

Economic Development

The Draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan released today for public consultation

01 June 2022

Advanced Manufacturing is vitally important for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a broad and diverse sector and a major contributor to the economy, jobs and communities.

Support for business Economic Development

Government to increase FMA’s funding and set new levies

19 May 2022

The Government has agreed through Budget 2022 to increase the Financial Market Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko’s (FMA) annual operating funding from $60.805 million to $76.401 million in 2025/26.

Financial markets and advisers Economic Development Government

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