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).

The below summaries are for all payloads and other licences approved between between 1 January and 31 March 2025.

We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about the range of payloads launched into space from New Zealand.

As part of the global effort to combat climate change, New Zealand is participating in the MethaneSAT space mission.

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.

Ka arotakea tō marohitanga ki te aratohu, ngā paearu me ngā tūtohi tuku piro i raro nei.

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