Established in 2016, the New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres are a mechanism to align existing cooperation and build new connections between New Zealand and Chinese researchers. In 2020, their mandate was expanded to include the coordination and support of joint research projects with China.
The Government has recently agreed to a $300 million investment in New Zealand’s early stage markets to address a capital gap in the Series A and B venture capital space experienced by New Zealand firms.
We recently sought feedback as part of the review of the building consent system. This consultation focused on potential options to improve the building consent system.