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New roadmap for supporting unpaid carers
New roadmap for supporting unpaid carers The Government has launched today a new action plan to recognise the thousands of unpaid or informal carers across the
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New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches in Auckland
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand's science, innovation
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$10 billion milestone highlights growing investment in New Zealand innovation
The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported more than $10 billion invested by businesses in research and development (R&D) activity, Science, Technology and
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Qualification completions increase across the tertiary sector
New data on New Zealand's tertiary education system shows growth in qualification completions across the sector, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education The latest Ministry
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Tertiary Research Excellence Fund focused on driving economic growth
The introduction of the new Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF) will direct research effort towards economic growth while cutting red tape, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for
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New ministry to deliver better housing, transport, and environmental outcomes
The Government has today confirmed the establishment of a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), to support the Government’s ambitious reform agenda in
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Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics
Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This
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Budget 2025: Tertiary study subsidy boost in priority subjects
The Government is backing the tertiary system with new investment in study that delivers the greatest value for students and for New Zealand, Minister for Universities
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Going for Growth: Multi-million dollar benefits possible for farmers and growers
Regulation Minister David Seymour, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds and Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard have today released the Ministry for Regulation’s recommendations to cut red tape
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