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Prime Minister’s Space Prizes winners announced 17 December 2024

The inaugural winners of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes were announced at an awards ceremony at Parliament on Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding
Alternative energy research projects awarded funding 16 December 2024

Two New Zealand research teams have been selected for funding to work with partners from Japan and Thailand on cutting edge collaborative research related to alternative energy. This follows an open call for research proposals as part of the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

Science funding
Catalyst Fund Investment Plan published 03 December 2024

The Catalyst Fund Investment Plan has been published. It outlines the focus for the fund, to drive scientific excellence and deliver impact at a faster pace than could otherwise be achieved solely via domestic activities.

Science and innovation Science funding
Trans-Tasman Earth observation research studies confirmed 14 November 2024

4 New Zealand research teams will work alongside their Australian counterparts to test space science research projects using Earth observation tools and techniques, thanks to a trans-Tasman research agreement.

Science funding
Have your say on changes to NZ Post’s mail service obligations 29 October 2024

MBIE is seeking feedback on how changes to the minimum obligations on NZ Post’s mail service could impact New Zealanders.

Broadcasting and other communications
New Zealand and UK agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions 21 October 2024

The New Zealand and UK space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another.

Space Agency
Weather forecasting system review update 26 September 2024

The Government has agreed in-principle for work to commence on bringing together the significant capabilities and resources of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NIWA) and the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService).

Science and innovation
Reach for the stars with an opportunity to intern at NASA 20 September 2024

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year.

Space Agency
72 science projects funded through the Endeavour Fund 13 September 2024

72 science projects have been awarded a total of $236 million through the latest round of the Endeavour Fund.

Science funding
2025 round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund opens soon 26 August 2024

The next round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Matauranga Capability Fund will open to applications on 28 August 2024.

Science and innovation Science funding

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