The first project between the UK and New Zealand as part of a collaborative science, innovation, and technology agreement is underway.

The APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) is an annual award which recognises young scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication, and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies.

New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research are contracted by MBIE for $11 million excluding GST over 5 years to undertake research that shifts activities from mining of minerals to manufacturing from minerals.

The Royal Society Te Apārangi has been selected to oversee the Aotearoa New Zealand Tāwhia te Mana Research Fellowships.

Government is committed to ensuring our future research, science and innovation system honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and gives life to the aspirations of Māori. This is a key element of success for a thriving and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund proposals approved for funding

12 New Zealand research teams will conduct joint 6-month feasibility studies looking at Earth observation research with NASA partners.

A new Science System Advisory Group has been established to provide advice on how to improve the effectiveness and impact of the science sector in New Zealand.

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.

The Government’s He tipu ka hua fund is investing in Māori organisations to lead research programmes that will address the challenges and opportunities facing Māori communities.