In 2024, we sought feedback on telecommunications regulatory issues that may impact businesses and consumers.

We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about our licencing activities. As part of this commitment, we are maintaining a register of all high-altitude licences approved by the Minister for Space.

The telecommunications service obligations (TSO) regulatory framework established under the Telecommunications Act 2001 enables specific telecommunications services to be available and affordable.

Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) and MBIE have been working together to explore changes ahead of the legislation that will establish the settings for new Public Research Organisations (PROs).

We are responsible for maintaining a robust regulatory environment for the telecommunications sector.

The Government is progressing a package of regulatory changes to improve telecommunications services for New Zealanders, keep up with market developments and promote innovation.

The Call for Proposals has now closed for joint research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese research organisations.

The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.

Cawthron receives $5 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture.

Scion receives $23.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Forest systems and Manufactured products from trees.