We work closely with a number of agencies to promote science and innovation in New Zealand. Together, we seek strong links between the science and innovation sector and overseas research interests, as well as with New Zealand businesses and the wider public.

An insight into budget initiatives, research organisations, the Vision Matauranga Capability Fund Policy and the Science Board.

The science and innovation systems are critical to boosting the number of knowledge-intensive, internationally-connected firms. We are working to lift business expenditure on research and development, improve the benefits to the wider economy from business development assistance, and harness the potential of the digital economy.

We use ORCID iDs as unique identifiers for research funding to accurately link research publications, data and other research activities to researchers.

We are undertaking public consultation to determine the future of the New Zealand Telecommunications Relay Service, seeking views on what services and equipment are required to meet the needs of users.

We are seeking submissions on proposed regulations under the Outer Space and High-altitudes Activities Bill.

Have your say on the design process for the R&D tax incentive proposal.

This page describes the research, science and innovation system, its objectives and the role of regulation in the system. It lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.

During June we consulted on the exposure draft of the Telecommunications (Fibre Regulatory Settings) Regulations 2019, made under section 226 of the Telecommunications Act 2001 (the Act).

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Australian Research Council (ARC), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) have now completed the review of the ANZSRC.