The Government is investing in the Research Vessel Tangaroa via Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Infrastructure. The Research Vessel Tangaroa is operated by NIWA.

We are inviting proposals for joint research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese research organisations.

26 Nationally Significant Collections and Databases are directly funded by MBIE for $22 million (excluding GST) to June 2027.

Science and innovation announcements and news.

New Zealand and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, further strengthening relationships between the two regions.

The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

The Government has today confirmed that NIWA will be acquiring MetService as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The announcement follows the in-principle decision made last year on the acquisition.

MBIE has committed $415,000 (exclusive of GST) to support collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) on the HALO-South atmospheric science project.

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.