The New Zealand Research Information System (NZRIS) will be a freely available national, online database containing information about the research, science and innovation sector.

Orchards in Hawke’s Bay are among 6 key sites for an international project testing the use of digital technologies — including artificial intelligence (AI) — to combat plant pests and diseases. Known as STELLA, the Horizon Europe project is a collaboration between 14 partners across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Austria, Italy, Greece and New Zealand.

How our investment is helping to produce science and innovation success in New Zealand.

72 science projects have been awarded a total of $236 million through the latest round of the Endeavour Fund.

5 new research projects have been awarded funding as part of the New Zealand China Strategic Research Alliance.

Funding commercialisation projects from publicly funded research.

The Partnerships Scheme supports high-quality research aimed at increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of New Zealand’s economy.

The Commercialisation Partner Network (CPN) builds the capability to turn science findings into commercially viable products.

We advise government on aspects of the emergency call services in New Zealand, working with the New Zealand Police and other agencies.

Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.