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Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited Smart Ideas funded projects

Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.

Establish a Centre for Space Science Technology

In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.

Aotearoa best practice dispute resolution framework (the Framework)

We developed the Framework with our stakeholders, who told us they wanted clear guidance on what good dispute resolution looks like in practice.

Executive Summary

This Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper presents a high level vision for New Zealand’s public Research Science and Innovation (RSI) system, including key policy directions and actions, and provides a roadmap to implement the reform programme. It will function as an enduring policy reference point for the reform programme as detailed proposals are developed to deliver on the Te Ara Paerangi vision.

Promoting competition in the building regulatory system

Giving competition a more prominent position in the building regulatory system and its decision-making supports the policy objective of safe, healthy and durable buildings.

Proposed increases to regulated payment rates

Reform Objectives

The Government’s vision for New Zealand’s future RSI system is for it to make a greater impact on New Zealand’s productivity and wellbeing at a time when our country faces significant and growing challenges, such as adapting to a changing climate.

Outcome 4: Strong and resilient economy delivering energy security and value from resources

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).

Options to improve New Zealand’s diesel resilience

We have identified 3 options to increase New Zealand’s diesel reserves to 28 days’ cover.

TakiWaehere – New Zealand Geospatial Hackathon

The Hackathon took place over the weekend of 17-18 April, 2021 and was attended by 230 students across 68 teams at universities throughout New Zealand.