We are inviting proposals for the Endeavour - Smart Ideas funding mechanism. The Fund’s objective is to catalyse and rapidly tests promising, innovative research ideas with high potential for benefit to New Zealand, to refresh and enable diversity in the science portfolio.

The Minister and Associate Minister of Immigration are proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.

Everything we do at MBIE supports our purpose to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All. What we do for New Zealand is broad and far reaching. We touch the lives of New Zealanders every day – we grow opportunities (Puāwai), act as a guardian and protect (Kaihāpai), and innovate to navigate towards a better future (Auaha).

A snapshot of the key trends from October 2021 to March 2022.

Tāmaki Makaurau local insights report for December 2023. You are welcome to quote from any report below – please attribute the Tāmaki Makaurau Regional Skills Leadership Group, an independent advisory group on regional skills and workforce development. ​

Current and recently completed Partnerships and their research objectives.

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.

How might the trend of business adopting a wider purpose evolve over the next 10–20 years? We take a deep dive into the future of purpose-led business in New Zealand, with a focus on the implications for productivity and wellbeing.

The government has invested in 18 projects that advance iwi, hapū, hapori, and Māori Science, Innovation & Technology (SI&T) priorities. This will allow for stronger deployment of SI&T investment towards communities and rohe/takiwā where Māori knowledge is practiced, and where experts and practitioners are based.