MBIE has announced the 4 successful proposals for the 2025 Catalyst: Strategic investment under the New Zealand – Singapore Biotech In Future Foods Research Programme.
It is important that the RSI workforce has the right skills to deliver excellent and impactful research across Aotearoa New Zealand. Institutions have a key role in supporting the RSI workforce’s development. Therefore, we asked RSI organisations about different types of developmental support they offer, including for Early Career Researchers and research students.
Responsible training data collection and modelling practices support useful, secure and fair artificial intelligence systems.
This page explains open banking regulations under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025 and provides documents relating to their development.
A strong and resilient economy is essential to the country’s long-term success and to helping weather global and national changes and natural disasters. Energy security and renewable energy sources provide better economic stability and ensure the nation’s autonomy. The strategic and responsible development of New Zealand’s natural resources enables economic growth and activity. Under this outcome, we also make important contributions to three pillars of Going For Growth (Pillar 2: Competitive business settings, Pillar 3: Promoting global trade and investment and Pillar 5: Infrastructure for growth).
University of Auckland is receiving Research Programmes funding for the following projects.
Updated November 2025 New Zealand’s economy relies heavily on exports from a range of sectors, including food and fibre, tourism, technology, and education. These industries are key sources of foreign income. The Government has set an ambitious goal of doubling export value in 10 years. To achieve this, New Zealand must improve access to international markets, increase the value and diversity of its exports, and attract high-quality investment to boost productivity and support long-term growth.
This document provides a summary of submissions on the draft Critical Minerals List for New Zealand (the List). Consultation on the List started on 15 September and closed on 10 October 2024. Insights from submissions were considered by MBIE officials and Wood Mackenzie and informed advice to the Minister for Resources.
This section provides an overview of key innovation trends currently reshaping the global construction landscape. It also features local examples applying and adapting these trends.
Our unique geology provides New Zealand with an extraordinary opportunity to harness a powerful and versatile natural resource with diverse applications. Stunning vistas showcasing precious geothermal surface features, combined with early innovation in energy development, laid the foundation for New Zealand’s energy profile and propelled us forward as a global leader.
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