Through the 2026 Ara Whaihua funding round of the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund, we received 57 proposals. The Government is investing in 19 work programmes that focus primarily on the pathway to commercialisation and/or economic growth from excellent science.
The Government has confirmed the first wave of event funding under Events Boost Fund and Event Attraction Package, supporting a range of music, sports, arts and cultural events starting in 2026.
When implementing a dispute resolution service, you need to consider the Aotearoa best practice dispute resolution framework (the Framework) as well as things like scale, channels, providers, training, promotion, and administration.
Dispute resolution schemes need to collect data and information to ensure that services are effective. This information helps to monitor, evaluate, and report on the scheme. Intelligence gathered also provides valuable insights into the regulatory systems in which schemes operate.