New Zealand's postal market was opened to full competition in 1998. We are responsible for laws and regulations relating to postal services.

We are responsible for a range of policy and regulations that control and facilitate broadband and mobile infrastructure, including property access and dispute resolution for UFB installations, and environmental standards.

Taiepa Tiketike: Passive Resistance to Climate Change at Parihaka is a project which recently received Gold Status for its partnered approach to research into sustainable energy opportunities for the community of Parihaka.

The Building Better Homes,Towns and Cities National Science Challenge aims to improve the quality and supply of housing and create smart and attractive urban environments.

Our funding and support programmes aim to build a high-performing science and innovation system that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced, smart nation.