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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

Kitmap report highlights research infrastructure in Aotearoa

31 October 2022

Those who work in the research, science and innovation sector will have more visibility of the research infrastructure available to support their work, with the publication of the Kitmap report.

Science and innovation

Key insights from consultation with Pacific researchers on the future of our science system

28 October 2022

Key shifts are needed in the research, science and innovation system to lift the wellbeing of our Pacific communities, says the Key Insights from the Pacific research consultation for Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways report published today.

Science and innovation Science funding

Accelerated 5G roll-out and improvements to rural connectivity to benefit New Zealanders

20 October 2022

The Government has announced it is working with New Zealand’s 3 major network operators (Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees) and shared network infrastructure provider Dense Air to enable improvements to rural connectivity and the accelerated roll-out of 5G services to small towns across New Zealand.

Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications

In-year payments for R&D Tax Incentive coming soon

07 October 2022

Businesses performing eligible research and development will soon be able to access more frequent and faster payments of the Research and Development Tax Incentive, with the introduction of in-year payments in early 2023.

Science and innovation

Agreement strengthens NZ-German cooperation in space

27 September 2022

A shared commitment to the safe, secure and responsible use of outer space is at the heart of a new agreement between the New Zealand Space Agency and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Space Agency

Announcing the key consultation dates for the space policy review

21 September 2022

MBIE is seeking feedback on your interests in space and the values and objectives that underpin New Zealand's space policies.

Space Agency

Aerosearch joins Airspace Integration Trials Programme

20 September 2022

New Zealand company Aerosearch has been announced as the latest industry partner in the Airspace Integration Trials programme.

Science and innovation

Partnership between Air New Zealand, NASA, and the New Zealand Space Agency lifts off

15 September 2022

In a world-first approach, a next-generation sensor installed in an Air New Zealand Q300 has taken its first flight, collecting scientific data as it is flown across the country.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology

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

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