Innovation, technology and science

Delivered

• Announced reforms to the innovation, technology and science system to clarify priorities, lift economic outcomes and harness advanced technology for a more prosperous future

  Reforms to boost science sector and economy(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Introduced legislation to remove the gene technology ban and enable the safe use of gene technology in agriculture, health science and other sectors

  Gene Technology Bill passes first reading(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Launched the Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2030 with a target of doubling the value of the sector by 2030

  New Zealand Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2024-2030 [PDF, 2.2 MB]

• Created the first Prime Minister’s Space Prize, to inspire the next generation of space professionals
  

  PM’s Space Prizes highlight talent and innovation(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Launched a framework to accelerate the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence technologies across the New Zealand Public Service

  Public Service AI Framework(external link) — digital.govt.nz

Underway

• Establishing new Public Research Organisations, focused on the bio-economy, earth sciences, health and forensic sciences, and advanced technologies

  Reforms to boost science sector and economy(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Establishing the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council to enable prioritisation and focus across the science, innovation and technology system

  Reforms to boost science sector and economy(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Passing a new Gene Technology Bill to end the near 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab, and to establish a regulator to enable the safe use of gene technology and regulated organisms

  Gene Technology Bill passes first reading(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Encouraging the growth of the space and advanced aviation sector by removing unnecessary red tape and freeing up innovators to test and commercialise their technology and ideas

  Government helping advanced aviation take off(external link) — beehive.govt.nz

• Developing a National AI Strategy, highlighting the opportunities it offers for economic growth in both the public sector and wider economy
  
  
• Engaging with business on how to lift their investment in R&D and capital intensity, to accelerate uptake of automation, AI, data analytics and better technology

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