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New superstars of Manukau business revealed.

 

Find out who the finalists are in the 2010 Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards.

 

  

SH20-1 Manukau Extension Motorway

 

The opening of the Manukau Extension will be in three stages, and will involve some significant changes for traffic around Manukau. Keep up to date here.

Research & Development Business Assistance

 

TechNZ Undergraduate Student Internships

 

TechNZ’s undergraduate student internship programme for 2010/11 is open for registrations.

 

 

An important part of supporting innovation in New Zealand is supporting the next generation of innovators. Each year TechNZ supports undergraduate science, technology and engineering students to undertake projects with both small and large companies active in research and development.

 

TechNZ are now inviting companies to register their interest to be part of this programme and present a brief outline of the project they are looking to undertake. This programme is open to all companies – as we are looking to place students into companies, both large and small, where R&D is at the centre of their growth strategies.  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

TechNZ R&D support

 

We are a TechNZ Regional Technology Partner and our many years of experience working alongside TechNZ make us your ideal first point of contact for research and development support.

 

Innovative businesses will sometimes face significant technical challenges and unknowns as part of their proposed new development, and in such cases it may be appropriate for us to assist you to apply to TechNZ for investment into your company.  Our staff will work with you through the planning of your proposed new development and identify what type of support you require.  Support can range from technical feasibility studies, intellectual property advice, technology assessments, identification of particular expertise, funding for a full R&D project, and much more.

 

Are you developing or planning to develop a new product, service or process?

 

TechNZ Investment Programmes

Technology Funding

Capability Funding

Global Expert

 

 

Is your company a fast growing export company that needs support to grow even more?

 

NZTE International Growth Fund

 

 

Does your company fall into any of these categories – Pastoral, Horticulture, Seafood, Forestry and Wood products?

 

MAF Primary Growth Partnership

 

 

Do you plan to invest in a project to reduce energy use with the potential to be applied across an industry?

 

EECA Grants for Energy Intensive Businesses

 

 

Are you looking for Angel Investment to enable your business to capitalise on a great growth opportunity?

 

BizAngels

NZTE/EDANZ Escalator Service