Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways White Paper
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Through Te Ara Paerangi, we want to build a future-focused system that advances the wellbeing of current and future generations of New Zealanders by addressing challenges and opportunities such as climate change, natural disasters, and the need to lift productivity.
The White Paper outlines they key actions and directions the Government is taking through Te Ara Paerangi. It provides a roadmap for how we will implement the changes and demonstrates how we will continue to work with you as the programme progresses.
The White Paper builds on the submissions we received on the Green Paper between October 2021 and March 2022. We carefully considered all feedback and ideas, investigated international research, science, and innovation systems, held workshops with focus groups and met regularly with sector peak bodies, other agencies and the Minister of Research, Science and Innovation.
Video Transcript
You can read the White Paper on our website or download a PDF version in the links below. There is also a summary version that covers high level details of the White Paper.
Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways White Paper [PDF, 4.5 MB]
Read the Summary - Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways White Paper
Summary - Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways White Paper [PDF, 873 KB]
Next steps
In 2023, MBIE will be developing and implementing the policy directions listed in the White Paper. The Implementation Roadmap in the White Paper outlines the timelines for reform activities.
We will be engaging with the sector in discussions and policy documents on specific proposals as they are developed. We will provide an update early in 2023 on how to become involved in this work. In the meantime, you can join an information session in December 2022 and January 2023 where we can answer your questions about the White Paper. See details below.
If you have any questions about the White Paper, please contact: FuturePathways@mbie.govt.nz
Information sessions
Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper Information Sessions
Description: These public information sessions will summarise the key concepts in the Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper and answer initial questions.
Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper Information Session #1
When: Tuesday 13 December 2022 10:00-10:45am
Register for the webinar on Tuesday 13 December(external link)
Te Ara Paerangi- Future Pathways White Paper Information Session #2
When: Thursday 26 January 2023 10:00-10:45am
Register for the webinar on Thursday 26 January(external link)