Updated 4 November 2025
Research and development (R&D) drives productivity and high-value jobs. By leveraging science, innovation, and technology, we add value to products and services, boost global competitiveness, and attract investment. Our goal is a system that empowers world-class scientists, universities, and research organisations to turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Our ambition is to drive a relentless focus on commercialisation and economic impact to meet the needs of a future-ready economy.
The Tourism Data Leadership Group (TDLG) was established to facilitate the provision of consistent, reliable, and trusted tourism data and insights that enables improved understanding to support better decision making, long-term value gains and sustainability for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Well-planned infrastructure supports the efficient and sustainable movement of people, goods, and information, and facilitates trade and investment while also improving living standards. It is an essential ingredient to enable and drive economic growth. According to the International Monetary Fund, closing New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could increase real GDP by as much as 0.8 per cent in the long term.
The Government is managing a procurement process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility services to improve the security of New Zealand’s energy supply and lower electricity prices.
Global trade and investment are essential for New Zealand to maximise its potential and for New Zealanders to enjoy higher incomes and better public services.
New Zealand’s economy is export-oriented, with the food and fibre sectors and tourism significantly contributing to foreign currency earnings.
Cabinet paper providing feedback and seeking direction on next steps.
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New Zealand has a flexible labour market, high rates of employment, relatively open borders and, historically, a well-performing education system. However, the country faces significant challenges: school achievement and attendance are dropping in comparison with countries New Zealand competes with, and we face challenges in attracting, training and retaining talent.
Cabinet paper providing feedback and seeking direction on next steps.
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The Government’s goal is to increase living standards and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
Cabinet agreed in principle to the proposed next steps.
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