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Panel appointed to recommend National Research Priorities 18 August 2023

Tā/Sir Jerry Mateparae will chair an Independent Strategic Panel set up to recommend new National Research Priorities to Cabinet this year.

Science and innovation
Review for the future of weather forecasting 26 July 2023

Government today announced a review into New Zealand’s national weather forecasting system, known as Project Hau Nuku.

Science and innovation
Advancing the aerospace sector in Aotearoa 20 July 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever Aerospace Strategy was launched today, to drive continued development of New Zealand’s diverse and innovative aerospace sector by 2030.

Science and technology
Aotearoa New Zealand joins world’s largest research programme 10 July 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand has now officially joined the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme as an associated country.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology
Government announces NZ On Air to deliver gaming rebate 15 June 2023

Today, the Government has announced Irirangi Te Motu, NZ On Air as the delivery partner to administer the game development rebate and is now seeking feedback on the design details of the rebate scheme.

Science and technology
Government drives $2 billion of business research and development 31 May 2023

The Government’s research and development tax incentive (RDTI) has supported more than $2 billion of New Zealand business innovation – an increase of around $1 billion in less than 9 months.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology
National Space Policy launched 31 May 2023

New Zealand’s first National Space Policy, which sets out Aotearoa New Zealand’s values and high-level objectives for space activities, was launched today.

Space Agency
Accelerated 5G roll-out to benefit rural New Zealanders 12 May 2023

The Government has today announced that contracts have been signed with New Zealand’s 3 major telecommunications network operators to accelerate the roll-out of 5G services and improve rural connectivity.

Broadcasting and other communications Broadband and Internet
He tipu ka hua fund opens to advance Māori-led research 28 April 2023

New Government fund He tipu ka hua is now open for proposals from Māori organisations to advance Māori-led research programmes or platforms.

Science and innovation Science funding
New Zealand research to fly on International Space Station 19 April 2023

A research facility prototype developed in Christchurch will soon orbit Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) under a partnership between MBIE and US space company Axiom Space.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding

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