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NZ space sector set to star in Moon mission 27 June 2022

The New Zealand space sector is set to star in NASA’s CAPSTONE moon mission – with Rocket Lab launching a satellite to the Moon from New Zealand in June, and the lift-off of a separate NASA-NZ lunar research project, New Zealand Space Agency Manager Andrew Johnson says.

Space Agency
New grants to boost business innovation 26 May 2022

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology
New RNA Development Platform 19 May 2022

Through Budget 2022, the Government has announced $40 million to create an RNA Technology Development Platform connecting what happens in the lab with what is needed in the field.

Science and technology
Creating an Accessible Aotearoa for All! 19 May 2022

MBIE’s purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. Including 1 in 4 New Zealanders that identify as disabled and have a right to accessible information.

Broadcasting and other communications Government
Saving dolphins with advanced aviation and revolutionising tech compliance 12 May 2022

The Airspace Integration Trials programme continues to grow with 2 new partners signing up – MAUI63 and OneReg.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology
MBIE releases report into statutory review of space 12 May 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today released a report into the operation and effectiveness of New Zealand’s space regulatory regime. A review of the Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Act (OSHAA Act) was required by law after it had been in place for 3 years.

Space Agency Science and technology
Step closer for Aotearoa researchers to access EU funding grants 22 April 2022

New Zealand based researchers are a step closer to accessing Horizon Europe grants to fund their programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Science funding
Funding approved for the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 13 April 2022

16 new projects will receive funding worth $4 million over the next 2 years through the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund (VMCF) 2022.

Science funding Science and innovation
Appointments to Science Board confirmed 04 April 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed new appointments to the Science Board.

Science and innovation
Pyper Vision joins Airspace Integration Trials programme 03 April 2022

New Zealand company Pyper Vision has been announced as the latest industry partner in the Airspace Integration Trails programme.

Science and innovation

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