We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about the range of payloads launched into space from New Zealand.

The NZ Space Agency ‘Design a Satellite Mission’ competition challenged students in years 7 to 10 to think of ways a satellite could help fight climate change. Find out more and read the winning entries.

In 2018 a mid-way review of the National Science Challenges concluded with the Science Board agreeing to fund all 11 National Science Challenges at the maximum funding amount. This amount was set by Cabinet in 2013 for 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2024, and brings the total investment to $680.8 million.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

As part of the global effort to combat climate change, New Zealand is participating in the MethaneSAT space mission.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

VITAL, a groundbreaking Horizon Europe project with a Kiwi connection, has set its sights on revolutionising the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The project’s ultimate goal is to contribute to a worldwide shift towards personalised medicine, embodied in the concept of 'digital twins' – virtual models that are continuously updated with real-time patient data.

In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Capability Fund seeks to support research organisations to identify and break down barriers to attracting, retaining and growing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.