As an island nation at the edge of the world, New Zealand is no stranger to natural hazards. But despite our isolation, we are far from alone. Kiwi researchers, participating in a Horizon Europe project, say international collaboration is crucial to disaster mitigation and they’re building tools to aid resilience in cities around the globe.
The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 1 science platform – Export quality hides.
Orchards in Hawke’s Bay are among 6 key sites for an international project testing the use of digital technologies — including artificial intelligence (AI) — to combat plant pests and diseases. Known as STELLA, the Horizon Europe project is a collaboration between 14 partners across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Austria, Italy, Greece and New Zealand.
How our investment is helping to produce science and innovation success in New Zealand.
Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.
Information on previous Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
Information on Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
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.
New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research are contracted by MBIE for $11 million excluding GST over 5 years to undertake research that shifts activities from mining of minerals to manufacturing from minerals.
The APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) is an annual award which recognises young scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication, and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies.
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