The Government is procuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility services to improve the security of New Zealand’s energy supply and lower electricity prices. An LNG import facility could be operational by 2027 or early 2028.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) receives $42.7 million per year for 3 science platforms - Marine environment, Freshwater environment, and Climate and weather hazards.
The Government invested $34.5 million in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) research platform to combat the spread of kauri dieback and myrtle rust.
Understanding and overcoming the obstacles preventing broader AI adoption is essential for unlocking the benefits that AI offers. Research and stakeholder consultation have identified several interconnected barriers for which the Government is delivering a coordinated response.