Articles tagged with Technology Minister
New Zealand’s Science Investment Plan 2026-2036 to Boost Innovation and Growth
1 week ago | 245 viewsThe New Zealand Government’s Science Investment Plan outlines a decade-long strategy to leverage public science funding for economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness by focusing on four priority areas: primary industries and bioeconomy, technology for prosperity, environmental sustainability, and healthy people and society. The plan emphasizes shifting $122 million toward advanced technologies to boost productivity, innovation, and sustainability without reducing overall science funding, ensuring continuity for existing research contracts. Research Funding New Zealand will develop detailed Pillar Investment Plans by September 2026, guided by expert advisory groups, to implement these priorities effectively.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Prime Minister’s Science Innovation and Technology Advisory Council Research Funding New Zealand New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology Science Investment Plan Science Innovation and Technology Minister PMSTIAC New Zealand Government Research Funding New Zealand Pillar Advisory GroupsGovernment Invests $80M+ in Transformative Research for NZ Economy, Health, Environment
7 months ago | 699 viewsThe Government will invest over $80 million in transformative research projects for New Zealand's economy, health, and environment, led by Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti. The funding includes 107 Marsden Fund projects over three years to support established and emerging scientists in innovative research for lasting benefits. The diverse portfolio of funded projects ranges from cancer treatment advancements to geothermal energy utilization, reflecting the commitment to fostering breakthrough discoveries and driving transformative knowledge for New Zealand's future.
Tags: Government research projects New Zealand economy health environment Science Innovation Technology Minister Dr Shane RetiTrans-Tasman Space Projects Secure $5.3M Funding for Maritime, Agricultural, and Communication Innovations
8 months ago | 870 viewsThree innovative trans-Tasman space projects have received up to $5.3 million in government funding to enhance maritime awareness, improve agricultural planning, and secure satellite communications. The projects aim to boost economies, strengthen international competitiveness, and accelerate aerospace innovation in both New Zealand and Australia. Led by various institutions from both countries, the projects focus on monitoring the Southern Indo-Pacific, satellite sensing in agricultural practices, and establishing an optical communications network for high-speed satellite data transfer.
Tags: Space Minister Judith Collins Science Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti Takehē Mission Satellite Sensing Governance Restore Lab Ltd SmartSat CRC University of Canterbury University of NewcastleNew Zealand Boosts AI Research with $70M Investment: Dr. Shane Reti Leads Innovation Drive
9 months ago | 756 viewsDr Shane Reti, the Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister, announced a $70 million investment in AI research to enhance New Zealand's AI capabilities, accelerate commercialization, and stimulate economic growth. The investment will be made over seven years through the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology to support innovative AI research, develop expertise, and boost competitiveness. Dr. Reti emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities in AI, citing successful collaborations that have shown potential for significant healthcare savings and revenue generation.
Tags: Science Innovation Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti AI research New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology economic growth precision health agriculture Auckland Bioengineering Institute