Vision Mātauranga
We understand that Māori success is New Zealand’s success and that unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources will benefit New Zealand.
We understand that Māori success is New Zealand’s success and that unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources will benefit New Zealand.
The Government is investing in 19 ambitious projects that turn Māori knowledge and science into economic opportunities for New Zealand.
Māori and Indigenous Analysis Limited is receiving Research Programmes funding for the following projects.
The Government is backing 17 exciting science work programmes that support co‑developed research between Māori‑facing organisations and research providers.
Pūkeko Research Ltd have carried out an impact evaluation of Fellowships funded through Vote Business Science and Innovation funding.
Diversity is vital for our science system to realise its full potential. A focus on diversity ensures we capture the very best ideas and talent to support the highest quality research.
Government is committed to ensuring our future research, science and innovation system honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and gives life to the aspirations of Māori. This is a key element of success for a thriving and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand.
We invest in science through contestable funding rounds. This investment supports programmes which build high-performing science and innovation systems that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced and smart nation.
We advise government on the allocation of New Zealand's radio spectrum and administer the Radiocommunications Act 1989 and supporting regulations.
This Investment Plan outlines the policy context for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, the aims and objectives of the Fund, and the funding schemes. Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in each Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund investment round.
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