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Renewable energy fund to support community resilience 22 September 2023

At least 40 community buildings used to support the emergency response during this year’s North Island severe weather events will be fitted with solar and battery systems to boost community resilience, Government has announced today.

Energy
Former bankrupt fined and sentenced following MBIE investigation 22 September 2023

A former bankrupt has been sentenced to 6 months' home detention and ordered to pay reparations following an investigation by the MBIE Integrity and Enforcement Team.

Consumer protection
Regional recovery and resilience funding 20 September 2023

9 projects contributing to the recovery and resilience of regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle will receive $10 million funding.

A promising future for scientific Endeavours 15 September 2023

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.

Science and innovation Science funding
June quarter shows renewable electricity generation reaches record high 14 September 2023

New Zealand achieved 91% renewable electricity generation in the June 2023 quarter, a 10-percentage point increase on the June 2022 quarter, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources
Government invests in tiny tech with global potential 13 September 2023

An ambitious and internationally-connected programme to leverage New Zealand’s niche expertise in quantum technology research will receive up to $12 million of government funding over the next 5 years.

Science and technology
New Grocery code of conduct mandatory for suppliers 11 September 2023

The Government announced a new mandatory Grocery Supply Code of Conduct supporting fairer trading relationships last week.

Competition regulation
Final leg of water reforms passed 11 September 2023

The last piece of water reform legislation ensuring New Zealanders have safe, reliable and affordable drinking water passed its third reading on 23 August.

Consumer protection Energy and natural resources
New Zealand Space Agency seeks stellar students for opportunities at NASA 08 September 2023

High-flying graduate students are encouraged to reach for the stars and apply for the New Zealand Space Scholarship programme to support an internship at NASA’s Ames Research Center or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in 2024.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology
Opportunity for New Zealand-NASA collaborative research 07 September 2023

An opportunity is now available for New Zealand researchers to partner with NASA on Earth observation research.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

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