Articles tagged with Aluminium

Apply Now: New Zealand’s Applied Doctorates Scheme Supports Industry-Driven PhD Research

1 month ago | 269 views

The Applied Doctorates Scheme, supported by a $20 million government investment, connects PhD students with industry to address real-world challenges while developing advanced research and commercial skills. The 2025 cohort focused on energy innovation with 25 industry-led projects, and the 2026 round is now open for applications centered on Aerospace, Defence, and Security. This initiative aims to build a skilled research workforce that drives economic and community benefits for New Zealand through applied science.

Tags: Shane Reti Contact Energy Vector Victoria University Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Applied Doctorates Scheme Science Innovation and Technology Aerospace Defence Security Biotechnology Bioprocessing

Minister McClay Addresses US Tariffs: Impact on Kiwi Exporters & Strategies for Strengthening Trade

7 months ago | 851 views

Minister Todd McClay met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Washington to address New Zealand's concerns about US tariffs disadvantaging Kiwi exporters compared to other countries. Ambassador Greer acknowledged New Zealand's low tariffs on US goods and explained the recent 5 per cent tariff increase in relation to trade surplus, setting a new minimum tariff rate of 15 per cent for surplus countries. Discussions also included product-specific trade investigations and plans for trade officials to meet to assess tariff impacts and enhance exporter certainty, with future meetings scheduled during ASEAN Trade Ministers' Meeting and APEC Leaders' Summit to strengthen trade relations and combat harmful trade practices affecting dairy industries in both countries.

Tags: Agriculture Trade Investment Minister Todd McClay US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins New Zealand tariffs Kiwi exporters steel aluminium

Yvonne Browning MNZM Appointed to Tertiary Education Commission Board by Vocational Education Minister

8 months ago | 1448 views

Yvonne Browning MNZM has been appointed to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission by Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. Browning's passion for enabling students, especially young women, to reach their potential through tertiary education and training was highlighted. Her experience as Principal of Southland Girls’ High School and her efforts in promoting engineering careers for young women were emphasized as valuable assets for the TEC's mission to prepare students for further education, training, and employment.

Tags: Penny Simmonds Yvonne Browning Tertiary Education Commission Education Minister Southland Girls’ High School New Zealand Order of Merit Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter engineering education youth