28 October, 2009
Reforms of government procurement
The Minister of Economic Development, Gerry Brownlee, has announced changes to the government procurement programme.
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Associated Ministers
- Gerry Brownlee - Minister
- Wayne Mapp - Associate Minister
10 September, 2009
$4 million West Coast timber settlement
The government is making a $4 million dollar payment to four West Coast timber mills to settle a long running grievance with the Timberlands West Coast SOE.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
Aus & NZ Join in Mega Science Bid
The Australian and New Zealand governments have agreed to join forces to bid for the A$2.5 billion (NZ$3.1 billion) international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
Read full release >>18 August, 2009
Keeping ahead of tourism trends
A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners.
Read full release >>28 July, 2009
Business Migrant Scheme Revamped
The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.
Read full release >>21 July, 2009
Crown Research Institute board appointments
Director and chair appointments and reappointments to the boards of seven Crown Research Institutes were announced today by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp.
Read full release >>3 July, 2009
Job Summit output a boost for young innovators
A new post-graduate internship programme to be set up by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will create 150 new intern positions, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Travel grants for Kiwi and Spanish researchers
New Zealand and Spanish science researchers will benefit from a new travel grant programme between the two countries, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has announced.
Read full release >>9 June, 2009
Government increases funding for FIBA Under 19 world basketball champs
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a government grant of $200,000 for the FIBA Under 19 world basketball championship for men being held in Auckland from July 2-12.
Read full release >>5 June, 2009
Report shows strong growth in biotech sector
Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed a report showing strong growth in the biotechnology industry.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
NZTE Board Appointments
Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, have made five appointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.
Read full release >>6 May, 2009
Researchers succeed in EC science programme
The success of research proposals approved under a recent European Commission science programme highlights New Zealand's international research standing, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said today.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
New faces on Foundation board
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced two new appointments to the board of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology – the main government funding body for science and technology.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
Stadium Roof Shout
The government is supporting the AMI stadium development in Christchurch with a 15-million-dollar contribution.
Read full release >>21 April, 2009
Business Initiative for US market
Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a new business initiative is being launched to help capture commercial opportunities in the United States health market.
Read full release >>20 April, 2009
New flexible scheme for business assistance
The government is establishing a single grant scheme to assist businesses growing globally by combining three of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)’s existing grant schemes into one single flexible fund.
Read full release >>20 April, 2009
Review of business assistance
The government is beginning a wider review of government business assistance programmes while also initially changing the way New Zealand Trade and Enterprise delivers business assistance to high growth firms.
Read full release >>7 April, 2009
Businesses phone for help
More businesses are picking up the phone and making use of government resources to help confront the challenging economy, says Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Read full release >>19 March, 2009
New panel members for Marsden Fund Council
Minister for Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has appointed three new members to the Marsden Fund Council.
Read full release >>25 February, 2009
New Auckland base for NIWA
Minister for Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp opened the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research's new premises at the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland today.
Read full release >>4 February, 2009
Help for small business owners
Being able to call for help and advice when times get tough is a valuable resource for small businesses, says Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Read full release >>2 January, 2009
Contestable Fund to transform New Zealand Aquaculture sector
New Zealand's Aquaculture Industry is set for an economic growth boost with the announcement of a $600,000 contestable fund to encourage innovative market development projects.
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