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A new Science System Advisory Group has been established to provide advice on how to improve the effectiveness and impact of the science sector in New Zealand.

The Government has announced 2 new awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand’s space and emerging aviation sectors and inspire young people.

In a first for New Zealand, research hardware is on its way to the International Space Station.

On 28 August 2023, the former Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson, announced a number of savings that had been agreed by Cabinet across different portfolios. This included $115.28m from the Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) portfolio.

The MethaneSAT mission has successfully launched into space, marking a milestone in the development of New Zealand’s space sector.

The New Zealand Space Agency has signed a space science and technology partnership agreement with Australia’s leading space research organisation, the SmartSat Co-operative Research Centre.

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), along with partner funding agencies from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are participating in a call for proposals in the topic of ‘Alternative Energy’ through the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

MBIE officials met with two major Chinese science agencies in Wellington recently, recognising a continued commitment to collaborative research and innovation between New Zealand and China.

MBIE has today announced details of enhanced research fellowships and a new applied doctorate scheme to grow more future leaders of research, science and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

A total of 68 projects have been selected for funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Endeavour Fund for their potential to transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.