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New Zealand IP Policy Empowers Researchers for Commercial Success
13 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 1020 viewsNew national intellectual property policy in New Zealand aims to give researchers more control over inventions and enhance opportunities for commercial success. The policy allows university researchers to have the first right to commercialize their inventions independently or with university support, with capped equity stakes for universities in spin-out companies. The goal is to incentivize researchers, foster innovation, and streamline IP management to facilitate faster commercialization and economic growth.
Tags: Shane Reti New Zealand intellectual property researchers inventions commercial success innovation university policy commercialisationFast-track Approval for $1.45B Drury Metropolitan Centre Development in Auckland
07 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 1473 viewsInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of the Drury Metropolitan Centre development project in Auckland, projected to inject over $1.45 billion into the economy and create 3,420 full-time jobs. The project includes residential, commercial, and community spaces, with significant government investments in infrastructure like new train stations and road upgrades in the area. The Fast-track process aims to address infrastructure deficits, boost housing supply, create jobs, and improve the efficiency of project approvals through the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.
Tags: Chris Bishop Auckland Drury Metropolitan Centre Kiwi Property Holdings infrastructure expert panel major metropolitan development project residential commercial.Andrew Szusterman Appointed to RNZ Board of Governors
17 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1010 viewsAndrew Szusterman has been appointed to the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith. Szusterman, an experienced media executive, has worked in television, commercial radio, and digital platforms in New Zealand and abroad. His expertise in audience engagement and understanding of the evolving media landscape will be valuable as RNZ faces challenges in public broadcasting and adjusts to changing audience behaviors. Szusterman will officially join the Board on October 1st.
Tags: Andrew Szusterman Radio New Zealand Board of Governors Paul Goldsmith media communications television commercial radio digital platforms audience engagement public broadcastingNew Zealand and Saudi Arabia Forge $100 Million Trade Partnerships
15 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1120 viewsMinister Todd McClay announced five new commercial partnerships between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian companies during a Trade and Investment mission in Riyadh, expecting over $100 million in commercial value. The partnerships aim to deepen trade relations, boost exports, and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for premium solutions. Examples include collaborations in nutrition products, fruit production, animal management, and creative industries like design and construction.
Tags: Todd McClay Trade Investment Agriculture New Zealand Saudi Arabia Partnerships Commercial Exporters Vision 2030Regional Infrastructure Fund Boosts Horticulture Expansion in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
27 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1294 viewsThe Regional Infrastructure Fund is providing $24.62 million to boost horticulture expansion in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti through water storage, flood resilience, and Māori land projects, aiming to enhance regional economies, employment, and export growth while improving resilience to economic shocks and extreme weather events. Specific projects include establishing high-value horticulture on Māori land in Tairāwhiti, expanding water storage capacity in Hawke’s Bay, replenishing the Makauri aquifer in Tairāwhiti, and developing water storage infrastructure for pipfruit orchards. These investments aim to strengthen regional resilience and productivity, with a focus on supporting the regions' economic growth and success.
Tags: Shane Jones Regional Infrastructure Fund Hawke’s Bay Tairāwhiti water storage horticulture expansion whenua Māori projects Regional Development Minister Makauri Aquifer Recharge Limited Ngāti Pahauwera Commercial Development LimitedMarlborough Sounds Blue Cod Seasonal Closure Extended for Sustainability
11 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1327 viewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced an extended seasonal closure for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds, aiming to reduce fishing pressure and support sustainability. Commercial catch limits for the fish stock were reduced in 2022 due to concerns about high fishing pressure impacting the fishery. An advisory group has been established to provide expertise on improving the health of the blue cod population, with further exploration of factors affecting the fishery planned for the future.
Tags: Shane Jones Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery sustainability closure fishing pressure advisory group commercial catch limits spawningWhanganui Airport Invests in Safety and Connectivity Boost
10 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1406 viewsThe Government will invest $3.35 million in Whanganui Airport to build a new sealed parallel taxiway, enhancing safety and regional connectivity. This investment aims to address safety concerns by reducing the risk of collisions and aircraft congestion, making flying safer for pilots and passengers. The taxpayer-funded project, supported by local MP Carl Bates, will improve resilience, support economic growth, and benefit the region's aviation industry and community.
Tags: Whanganui Airport safety regional connectivity economic growth James Meager investment taxpayer funding Carl Bates aviation New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy