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Seven exceptional students score Space Scholarships 05 June 2025

Seven exceptional university students have earned New Zealand Space Scholarships and will intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.

Space Agency
Tristan Gilbertson reappointed to the Commerce Commission 30 May 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed the reappointment of Tristan Gilbertson as Telecommunications Commissioner and Member of the Commerce Commission.

Competition regulation Broadband and Internet Broadcasting and other communications
Government Launches He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund 29 May 2025

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

Science funding
Names announced for new science organisations 14 May 2025

The Government has announced the names of 3 new future-focused science organisations that will be formed from 1 July as part of the most significant reforms to our science system in 3 decades.

Science and innovation Science and technology
New rules coming for ground-based space infrastructure 09 May 2025

The Government recently announced legislation will be in place by July for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI).

Space Agency
New Zealand’s Space and Advanced Aviation Sectors Soar 09 May 2025

A new economic analysis of New Zealand’s space and advanced aviation sectors shows the space sector is growing quickly, and our advanced aviation sector is a significant size.

Space Agency
Members appointed to the PM’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council 07 May 2025

The Government has announced the members of the new Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council.

Science and innovation Science and technology
New Advanced Technology Science Platform announced 05 May 2025

$71 million will be invested over 7 years in an advanced technology science platform to accelerate innovation and grow the New Zealand economy.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology
Successful Vision Mātauranga research projects announced 10 April 2025

The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

Science funding
NZ and Colorado to cooperate on aerospace, tech sectors 10 April 2025

New Zealand and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, further strengthening relationships between the two regions.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology

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