The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth.

Keep up to date with news and events from across the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Grants for scientific research and associated activities since 2007.

We are seeking feedback on telecommunications regulatory issues that may impact businesses and consumers.

Our international engagement programme includes visits to, and discussions with other national space agencies, potential investors and entrepreneurs and other government regulators.

Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Programmes provides an active partnership between government and research organisations to deliver government science priorities.

MBIE has today announced details of enhanced research fellowships and a new applied doctorate scheme to grow more future leaders of research, science and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Science System Advisory Group members have been appointed and have begun discussing their work programme.

As part of the global effort to combat climate change, New Zealand is participating in the MethaneSAT space mission.