Science and technology

The science and innovation systems are critical to boosting the number of knowledge-intensive, internationally-connected firms. We are working to lift business expenditure on research and development, improve the benefits to the wider economy from business development assistance, and harness the potential of the digital economy.

• Agencies, policies and budget initiatives
• Funding information and opportunities
• International opportunities
• News and success stories
• Research and data
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Set up in 2016, the New Zealand Space Agency is the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.

• About us
• National Space Policy
• International engagement
• Careers in space
• Our regulatory regime
• NZSpaceTalk
• New Zealand is the ideal location for new space
• Permits and licences for space activities
• Space-related opportunities in New Zealand
• Prime Minister's Space Prizes
• New Zealand Space Scholarship
• Contact the New Zealand Space Agency

We work to ensure that telecommunications markets operate efficiently, and the commerce and ICT infrastructure is well developed.

• Our role in the ICT sector
• Digital connectivity programmes
• Postal services in New Zealand
• Radio spectrum

The Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Strategy provides strong foundations for fast-paced change in our aerospace sector, carving out our niche on the global stage and strengthening our connections to the global aerospace economy.

• Case studies
• Te Rautaki Ātea-ā-rangi o Aotearoa 2023-2030 | Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Strategy