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Govt releases vision for New Zealand’s digital connectivity future

02 December 2022

The Government has released a new 10-year vision for digital connectivity networks. ‘Lifting Connectivity in Aotearoa’ outlines a vision for the future of digital connectivity networks across the motu and sets an ambition to improve access to connectivity networks for more Kiwis.

Broadband and Internet

Government supports more energy-saving projects to help more Kiwis save money

30 November 2022

Helping households to reduce their energy bills and make their homes warmer and more energy-efficient, is the key focus of a further 17 community projects receiving $1.7 million funding through the Government’s Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme.

Energy

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

Open access to research policy introduced

23 November 2022

As part of creating a future-focused research system the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is introducing an open access to research policy for all new MBIE-funded research.

Science and innovation

Have your say on proposed changes to geographical indications

23 November 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to New Zealand’s registered geographical indications regime.

Intellectual property and copyright

MBIE and MfE seek feedback on climate related disclosures assurance

22 November 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) are asking for feedback on potential changes to the assurance requirement in the climate-related disclosures regime.

Energy and natural resources

Airshare joins Airspace Integrated Trials Programme

21 November 2022

Provider of airspace intelligence and management for uncrewed air traffic, Airshare, is the latest industry partner to join New Zealand’s Airspace Integration Trials Programme (AITP).

Science and innovation

Design a Satellite Mission winners announced

21 November 2022

From measuring heat loss to tracking blue whales, student creativity soared in entries to this year’s New Zealand Space Agency Design a Satellite Mission essay competition.

Space Agency

Government launches new connectivity initiative for those living in rural and remote areas

17 November 2022

The Government has launched the Remote Users Scheme, a new initiative which aims to equip as many rural and remote New Zealanders as possible with the digital connectivity infrastructure needed to access broadband services where they live.

Broadband and Internet

Moving towards a low emissions Aotearoa, together

16 November 2022

The Government is asking for public input as part of its goal of ensuring Aotearoa’s transition to a low emissions future is fair and inclusive for all New Zealanders.

Energy Energy and natural resources

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