Shane's News

MP for Whangārei

2 Sep 2026Shane Reti

Lifejackets to be worn on recreational craft 6m or less

Lifejackets to be worn on recreational craft 6m or less Lifejackets will need to be worn, not just carried, on recreational craft 6 metres or less

10 Mar 2026Shane Reti

Dr Shane Reti retiring from politics at election

Minister and National MP for Whangārei Hon Dr Shane Reti QSM is retiring from politics at the next general election. Dr Reti paused a medical career

25 Feb 2026Shane Reti

Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and

13 Jan 2026Shane Reti · Chris Penk

New pilot helps small businesses harness AI

A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister

5 Dec 2025Simeon Brown · Shane Reti

Ground broken on Waikato medical school

Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to

2 Dec 2025Shane Reti

Tertiary education to focus on quality skills and innovation

New Zealand’s new Tertiary Education Strategy will ensure providers deliver the skills, knowledge, and opportunities students need to build strong careers and contribute to a more

13 Nov 2025Shane Reti

New IP rules to boost research commercialisation

A new national intellectual property (IP) policy will give New Zealand researchers more control over their inventions and greater opportunities to turn world-class ideas into commercial

11 Nov 2025Erica Stanford · Shane Reti

Ensuring students get a world-leading education

The Government’s ensuring schools have a sharpened focus on lifting student achievement and attendance, education workforce governance is fit-for-purpose, and freedom of expression is upheld in

6 Nov 2025Shane Reti

Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease

The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane

5 Nov 2025Shane Reti

New research grants to grow the economy

The Government will invest more than $80 million in research projects starting this year, for projects that have transformative potential for New Zealand’s economy, health, and

4 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Shane Reti

Backing innovation to boost farm productivity

A $1.2 million Government–industry investment through AgriZeroNZ into a breakthrough technology to cut agricultural emissions, reduce farm costs, and boost productivity, has been welcomed by Economic

2 Sep 2025Shane Reti

Universities to focus on skills, innovation, growth

The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s universities to give students the best possible opportunities, making sure they’re developing the skilled workforce New Zealand needs

24 Jul 2025Shane Reti

New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation

The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries.

21 Jul 2025Simeon Brown · Shane Reti

New Waikato medical school gets green light

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister

18 Jul 2025Shane Reti

New Advanced Tech Institute backs science sector

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value

22 May 2025Shane Reti

Budget 2025: Growth-promoting science and innovation backed

The Government is backing modern, commercially-focused science and innovation to fully realise the contribution it can make to economic growth and the wellbeing of New Zealanders,

22 May 2025Penny Simmonds · Shane Reti

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

10 Apr 2025Erica Stanford · Shane Reti

Delivering a world-leading education system

The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament. “We have